Cleveland, Ohio –October 10, 2024– Learning By Design has published the annual Fall 2024 Architecture and Interior Design Awards of Excellence. The October 2024 edition features an assortment of exemplary PK-12 and post-secondary campus environments. These recently or soon to activated projects include newly constructed entire buildings and or renovated early childhood, elementary school, middle school, high school, specialized education, higher education, and other space types. In total ninety-two entries were judged based on six criteria of: Design Challenges and Innovation; Sustainability and Social Impact; Interior Architecture/Design; Next Generation Learning; Functional Design/Effective space Planning; and Community Needs.
A distinguished panel of six architects and education facility professionals reviewed and debated the merits of all submissions. Nine of the highest scoring submittals won top awards. These well-designed projects stood out for their novel design thinking, transparency, connectivity, safety, sustainability, great interiors, and sophistication. The jury awarded three Grand Prize Awards: One sized over 100,000 square feet and two sized under 100,000 square feet. Four runners-up were designated with Citation of Excellence Awards, three sized over 100,000 square feet and one project sized under 100,000 square feet. Two Honor Awards were granted, one for being a significant Small Space transformation project and another for its unique Adaptive Reuse
Fall 2024 Learning By Design Jury Members
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Katie Corey NCIDQ, WELL AP |
Michael Ralph, PhD, MCLS |
Donna Francis AIA, ALEP, LEED AP BD+C |
Sean Tracy, AIA |
Sarah Knize, AIA, LEED AP BD+C |
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The selected three GRAND PRIZE AWARD winners combined all the elements that make a learning environment successful—
Perkins Eastman (Boston, MA) for the Blanche A. Ames Elementary School
(Easton, MA)
– >100,000 sq. ft. Grand Prize Award
“I loved the universal design elements, especially the sensory courtyard, tactile features, and themed corridors. The vibrant activity in each corridor and the sense of wonder in the interior design were fantastic, complemented by the beautiful outdoor play areas with a natural touch."
BWBR (Saint Paul, MN) for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Sesquicentennial Hall
(Platteville, WI)
– <100,000 sq. ft. Grand Prize Award
“It's a fantastic project overall. The well-designed façade breaks up the large footprint, and the roof terrace enhances sustainability. Natural finishes and curving elements connect students to nature, while visible engineering encourages interest in STEM fields.”
McGranahanPBK (Tacoma, WA) for the Olympic View K–8
(Federal Way, WA)
– <100,000 sq. ft. Grand Prize Award
“The building is playful and welcoming, featuring colorful lights and panels. Strong materials with simple horizontal cladding and vibrant accents enhance its appeal. The research-informed design effectively meets community needs, and the striking architecture is complemented by beautiful landscaping.”
The four CITATION OF EXCELLENCE Award winners include:
Attleboro High School
(Attleboro, MA) –
Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc. (Foxborough, MA)
>100,000 sq. ft.
Community College of Philadelphia - Career and Advanced Technology Center
(Philadelphia, PA)
– SCHRADERGROUP (Conshohocken, PA)
<100,000 sq. ft.
Prince George’s County Blueprint Schools Program, Phase I
(Prince George’s County, MD)
– Stantec (Philadelphia, PA)
>100,000 sq. ft.
Sharon High School
(Sharon, MA)
– Tappe Architects, (Boston, MA)
>100,000 sq. ft.
The two HONOR AWARD recipients are:
Barbara Vick Western Branch
(Chicago, IL)
– Bailey Edward Design, Inc.
(Chicago, IL)
for Small Space
Walter and Shirley Wang Pavilion
(New York, NY)
– Jack L. Gordon Architects (New York, NY)
for Adaptive Reuse
To review all 92 Fall 2024 Projects turn to the:
WWW.LEARNINGBYDESIGNMAGAZINE.COM
