BEST IN SHOW, HEALTHCARE OUTPATIENT (WINNER) BEST IN SHOW, HEALTHCARE OUTPATIENT (WINNER) C DESIGN OFFICE EXPANSION C DESIGN | CHARLOTTE, NC BEAUTY ON A BUDGET (HONORABLE MENTION) Following a major expansion in 2019, the firm continued to experience steady growth over the next five years, ultimately creating the need for another workplace expansion. To accommodate this growth, the project team developed a thoughtful and economical solution that balances functionality with the firm’s culture of creativity. The design transforms an existing mezzanine—previously non-functional and considered un-leasable—into a highly efficient workspace connected to the main office through a new monumental stair. This strategic move not only maximized the use of underutilized square footage but also created a sense of continuity within the office environment. The expansion provides eight additional workstations, a 30-person training room, a video conferencing room, a small break area, and a relocated 10-person conference room, which allowed for an open collaboration space on the main level. Economics played a significant role in shaping the project, driving smart, cost-effective design decisions without sacrificing quality or character. Relocating the large conference room to the mezzanine reduced construction costs while reinforcing efficiency, and the overall design emphasizes both practicality and a strong reflection of the firm’s identity. Ultimately, the expansion supports the firm’s long-term growth while showcasing its creative spirit in a resourceful and inspiring way.

BEST IN SHOW, HEALTHCARE OUTPATIENT (WINNER) BEST IN SHOW, HEALTHCARE OUTPATIENT (WINNER) ALLIANCE RESIDENTIAL CO. THE BOULEVARD LS3P | CHARLOTTE, NC LIVING (WINNER) South End Charlotte has transformed from a gritty industrial district into one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods—filled with restaurants, breweries, and shops that attract residents and visitors alike. As the area grew, Tremont Avenue evolved into a safer, more walkable street, making it an appealing site for new residential development. But amid a surge of bold, colorful, and highly urban apartment buildings, there was room for something different. Everly answers that need with 253 refined yet relaxed residences that bring a residential, almost resort-like sensibility to the heart of South End. Designed to feel like a neighborhood within a neighborhood, Everly offers thoughtfully scaled spaces—a maker’s studio, podcast room, sleeping porch, and library—alongside green space, porches, and rocking chairs that invite connection and conversation. Here, residents can enjoy breathing room and quiet comforts while being just blocks from the city’s best dining, nightlife, and retail. Everly blends convenience, community, and calm—proving that in South End, you really can have it all.

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BEST IN SHOW, HEALTHCARE OUTPATIENT (WINNER) BEST IN SHOW, HEALTHCARE OUTPATIENT (WINNER) NOVANT FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER | CRITICAL CARE TOWR GRESHAM SMITH | WINSTON SALEM, NC HEALTHCARE INPATIENT (WINNER) The Novant Forsyth Medical Center Critical Care Tower project represents a pivotal investment in advancing healthcare infrastructure to meet the growing demands of the community in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. As part of Novant Health’s commitment to providing exceptional care, this state-of-the-art facility is designed to address critical care needs while enhancing patient outcomes and promoting a healing environment. Novant Forsyth Medical Center has served as a cornerstone for healthcare in the region, providing a wide range of medical services to a diverse and expanding population. With increasing patient volumes and evolving healthcare needs, the demand for specialized critical care services has grown significantly. The existing infrastructure required modernization to accommodate advancements in medical technology, improve patient comfort, and support efficient workflows for healthcare providers. One major challenge that drove the initial planning and design of this project was to create a new entrance to the whole medical facility. Many patients and family members had given feedback that the facility was difficult to navigate and did not give much direction to where they were supposed to go. Through this project, a new front door with great design presence was established. Additionally, new design wayfinding standards were developed and implemented throughout the facility so that the transformation extended beyond the new tower. Local imagery was used throughout the new building to not only provide a connection to the community, but also as a part of the wayfinding design – designating each elevator lobby with an image so that users can located themselves within the whole building. The project also expanded the existing facilities surgical suites to better fit the capacity of the local community. Challenges arose through the extensive phasing that was required to keep the surgery suite running while also updating their existing suites and making it more functional for staff and patients alike. The Novant Forsyth Medical Center Critical Care Tower is more than just a physical structure; it is a transformative endeavor aimed at improving lives. By addressing critical care needs with innovative design and advanced medical capabilities, the tower will: • Enhance Access: Provide the community with expanded access to specialized care. • Support Staff: Empower healthcare professionals with thoughtfully designed spaces to deliver their best work. • Improve Outcomes: Foster an environment conducive to faster recovery and better overall health outcomes. • Strengthen the Community: Reaffirm Novant Health’s role as a trusted healthcare provider in the region. This project underscores Novant Health’s dedication to excellence in healthcare delivery and its vision for building healthier communities for generations to come. The critical care tower is not only a response to immediate needs but also a forward-looking investment in the future of healthcare in Forsyth County.

BEST IN SHOW, HEALTHCARE OUTPATIENT (WINNER) BEST IN SHOW, HEALTHCARE OUTPATIENT (WINNER) MODUS BOB, ARTE, ABE, & ARNE COLLECTION STUDIO TK | KELLY ADDESSO + CINDY SUAREZ INNOVATIVE PRODUCT/MATERIAL (WINNER) Produced in partnership with a furniture brand in South Somerset, UK, and designed by Michael Sodeau, Bob, Art, Abe, and Arne share a highly innovative and environmentally conscious mindset. The warm and tactile Bob Cork Stool features a curved base with a concave seat. The iconic holes make it easy to move while adding a distinctive design element. Art is the smallest table, featuring an angled cutout that perfectly holds books. The medium-sized Abe has a lower shelf running around its entire perimeter. The largest table, Arne, is designed to function best as a central coffee table, showcasing a concentric cutout on top. Bob, Art, Abe, and Arne are made entirely from waste materials generated during the production of wine bottle corks and bonded with a solvent-free binder. Cork is naturally water-repellent, easy to clean, and offers sound-insulating properties. The products can either be mechanically recycled into new products or biodegraded at the end of life. The cork oak forests of the Mediterranean, supplying the recycled cork, are biodiversity hotspots. Cork oaks can be stripped of their cork every 9 years without causing permanent damage to the tree, making cork a truly regenerative material. Supporting cork harvesting helps to preserve its economic viability and unique habitat.

BEST IN SHOW, HEALTHCARE OUTPATIENT (WINNER) BEST IN SHOW, HEALTHCARE OUTPATIENT (WINNER) ELLA B. SCARBOROUGH COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER GENSLER | CHARLOTTE, NC GOVERNMENT | INSTITUTIONAL (WINNER) The Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center (CRC) in Mecklenburg County is a new net-zero ready, 103,000-square-foot base building and interiors project in Charlotte, North Carolina. The transformative facility is one of five planned CRCs in the county and is optimized to promote health and wellness through trauma-informed design. A top priority of this project was decentralizing one location to serve a multitude of people at five different CRC locations. The challenge in providing a full range of integrated health and wellbeing services in one building was to do so in a safe, secure, calm-inducing manner. Clear wayfinding and an organized configuration of zones were vital to guiding visitors through a neighborhood of resources with confidence and comfort. An ability to see space end-to-end, with professional consultation along the way, was essential to providing a complexity of services with clarity of sequence. The new facility design planned to incorporate select community partners with County Health and Human Service agency departments, with the goal of assisting individuals and families on their journey from dependence to independence. Destigmatized, holistic delivery of care required both open, light-filled, inviting public spaces and private, sanctuary-like environments for social support counseling. The CRC strives to strengthen both individuals and families in the community by offering a dignified, accessible, and empowering experience. A commitment to Net Zero Energy sustainability standards aimed to elevate health and wellness for the staff and patrons while representing a bold model of resilience and carbon emissions reduction for the community. Designing transformative interiors and outdoor spaces for employees further reinvigorates and empowers CRC workers in their passion for service. The building’s performance goals reflect Mecklenburg County’s broader commitment to environmental stewardship and long-term operational efficiency. The Ella B. Scarborough CRC was challenged to provide a full life cycle of health and human service programming in a positive, well-coordinated setting. It was critical that navigation of the newly constructed space would reduce stress and encourage trust. The project’s success lies in its ability to deliver complex services in a setting that feels intuitive, welcoming, and restorative—an environment where architecture actively supports healing and human connection.

BEST IN SHOW, HEALTHCARE OUTPATIENT (WINNER) BEST IN SHOW, HEALTHCARE OUTPATIENT (WINNER) STUDIO IV HOSPITALITY MORGANN OWNES | APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT (HONORABLE MENTION) Set in the heart of Bangkok, the Sasi Massaya Resort envisions an urban biophilic hotel that blends sustainability, wellness, and Thai heritage into a restorative retreat from city life. Anchored by Kad, a signature restaurant serving authentic Thai cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients, the hotel immerses guests in cultural storytelling while supporting sustainable practices. Drawing inspiration from the pla kat (Betta fish), a Thai symbol of resilience and beauty, the design incorporates organic forms, natural materials, and water features to create fluid, restorative spaces that reconnect guests with nature. Building A, a converted shophouse with public amenities and budget-friendly rooms, engages the bustling streetscape, while Building B offers tranquil, premium accommodations tucked behind in a U-shape. Guided by hotelier Suda Khumalo’s vision of merging sustainable tourism with Thai identity, the project creates a sanctuary for a diverse range of travelers seeking balance between culture, comfort, and nature. Located near the historic Wat Makhud Krasatriyaram, the hotel reflects King Rama IV’s legacy of modernization while embracing today’s global sustainability standards. Designed with LEED and WELL criteria, the resort prioritizes energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and biophilic principles such as light, ventilation, and refuge. The result is a holistic hospitality experience, one that celebrates Thai culture, nurtures well-being, and offers guests a tranquil oasis within the vibrant rhythm of Bangkok.

BEST IN SHOW, HEALTHCARE OUTPATIENT (WINNER) BEST IN SHOW, HEALTHCARE OUTPATIENT (WINNER) CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY TEN TENTHS MOTOR CLUB DLR GROUP | CHARLOTTE, SC HOSPITALITY (WINNER) The project is located within the developing Ten Tenths Motor Club, a 100-acre complex designed to attract automotive enthusiasts and manufacturers from around the world. The Ten Tenths Circuit is a purpose-built, lighted road course with three configurations for high-performance driving. Designed by F1 veteran and two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Alexander Wurz, the road course includes a 1.7-mile full circuit, featuring 112 feet of elevation change. The vision for the motor club is to create an experiential destination to be enjoyed by members from professional drivers to high-performance driving enthusiasts, car collectors, and their guests. Prominent exotic and domestic automobile manufacturer organizations coupled with commercial partners from across the nation and world visit the track for demonstration and performance testing. With commanding views over the circuit, the Ten Tenths Motor Club is a prestige venue adding unique stock to the region’s event hospitality offering. Members are invited to both host and participate in top-tier club dining, track and entertainment-based events. Diverse events such as collector concours, charity galas and exhibitions as well as special interest group outings are among the planned annual dates. Refreshing stylistically and thematically, the host building’s persona is upscale, energetic, and bold, complementing traditional convention center, urban hotel, and static venue offerings in the region.

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