Commendation

Submitting Firm: Miller/Hull

Design Team: David Miller FAIA; Ted Shelton AIA, Kurt Stolle

Location: 1111 13th Avenue, Seattle

Owner/Client: Seattle Academy of Arts & Sciences

Consultants: Swenson Say Fagét, structural; Sider & Byers, mechanical; Path Engineers, electrical; Taylor Engineering Consultants, civil

General Contractor: GLY Construction

Photography: Lara Swimmer, Benjamin Benschneider

Jury Comments: "Among several educational projects reviewed by the jury, this one evidenced architectural integrity, and we commend client and architect for offering a positive model for the creation of a place of learning. We commend here the skillful use of exterior rhythm and texture, and the thoughtful use of grade and setback that allows successful insertion of a large monolithic structure into a neighborhood - making a contribution rather than a 'woeful large project.' This project also shows us that good clean contemporary architecture can coexist with anything!"