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Greatness Restored: The 2016 Modernism in America Awards

Docomomo US announces the winners of this year's Modernism in America Awards. Each project showcases exemplary modern restoration techniques, practices, and ideas.

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Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Building Design Award of Excellence, Commercial The Golden State Mutual Life Insurance building has been integral to the Los Angeles community since its original completion by architect Paul Revere Williams. Its history with the African-American community and South Central Los Angeles was heavily taken into account.
Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Building Design Award of Excellence, Commercial The Golden State Mutual Life Insurance building has been integral to the Los Angeles community since its original completion by architect Paul Revere Williams. Its history with the African-American community and South Central Los Angeles was heavily taken into account.
Frederick and Harriet Rauh Residence Design Award of Excellence, Residential The Frederick and Harriet Rauh Residence underwent a full restoration and is now used for lectures to spread awareness to preserve modern architecture.
Frederick and Harriet Rauh Residence Design Award of Excellence, Residential The Frederick and Harriet Rauh Residence underwent a full restoration and is now used for lectures to spread awareness to preserve modern architecture.
Michigan Modern Design Award of Excellence, Advocacy The Michigan Modern project raised awareness of the state’s modern resources and design heritage. The photograph of the lobby of the Design Building at General Motors Technical Center by Eero Saarinen serves as the cover for the book Michigan Modern.
Michigan Modern Design Award of Excellence, Advocacy The Michigan Modern project raised awareness of the state’s modern resources and design heritage. The photograph of the lobby of the Design Building at General Motors Technical Center by Eero Saarinen serves as the cover for the book Michigan Modern.
Margaret Esherick House Design Citation of Merit, Residential The historical home by Louis I. Kahn was celebrated for maintaining its original detail and style.
Margaret Esherick House Design Citation of Merit, Residential The historical home by Louis I. Kahn was celebrated for maintaining its original detail and style.
The Met Breuer Design Citation of Merit, Civic/Institutional The renovated efforts maintain Marcel Breuer's iconic masterpiece.
The Met Breuer Design Citation of Merit, Civic/Institutional The renovated efforts maintain Marcel Breuer's iconic masterpiece.
The Shepley Bulfinch Architecture Firm Office Design Citation of Merit, Commercial This project by Shepley Bulfinch and The Phoenix Midtown Center Limited Partnership. The Shepley Bulfinch Architecture Firm Office was awarded a Citation of Merit for its restoration which showed the value in salvaging and using original materials.
The Shepley Bulfinch Architecture Firm Office Design Citation of Merit, Commercial This project by Shepley Bulfinch and The Phoenix Midtown Center Limited Partnership. The Shepley Bulfinch Architecture Firm Office was awarded a Citation of Merit for its restoration which showed the value in salvaging and using original materials.
Houston: Uncommon Modern Citation of Merit, Survey/Inventory The AIA Houston exhibition was celebrated for presenting lesser-known modern projects around the city. Curated by Delaney Harris-Finch and Anna Mod, the exhibition was complimented with a catalog featuring hundreds of distinct sites.
Houston: Uncommon Modern Citation of Merit, Survey/Inventory The AIA Houston exhibition was celebrated for presenting lesser-known modern projects around the city. Curated by Delaney Harris-Finch and Anna Mod, the exhibition was complimented with a catalog featuring hundreds of distinct sites.
United Nations Headquarters Campus Renovation of Facades Citation of Technical Achievement With unrepairable wall assemblies, the building required intense research to ensure that the final result was as historically accurate as possible. The restoration achieved that in addition to meeting today's standards for energy use and security.
United Nations Headquarters Campus Renovation of Facades Citation of Technical Achievement With unrepairable wall assemblies, the building required intense research to ensure that the final result was as historically accurate as possible. The restoration achieved that in addition to meeting today's standards for energy use and security.
Tower of Hope, Christ Cathedral Citation of Technical Achievement The original building by Richard Neutra successfully upgraded for seismic activity. The jury felt that this project could serve as a model for other historical buildings facing the same challenge.
Tower of Hope, Christ Cathedral Citation of Technical Achievement The original building by Richard Neutra successfully upgraded for seismic activity. The jury felt that this project could serve as a model for other historical buildings facing the same challenge.