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Toronto Urban Design Awards 2009
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AlvinofDiaspar
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News release from CNW Group:
Winners of the 2009 Toronto Urban Design Awards announced
TORONTO, Sept. 21 /CNW/ - At a ceremony at the Palais Royale this evening, Mayor David Miller addressed members of the design and development community and celebrated the winners of the 2009 Toronto Urban Design Awards. From an impressive 117 submissions containing a variety of built projects, visions and master plans, as well as student works, the jury selected 18 projects for Awards of Excellence and Honourable Mentions.
The 2009 jury is made up of renowned design professionals, including Ian Chodikoff, Editor - Canadian Architect Magazine; Jack Diamond, Principal - Diamond + Schmitt Architects Inc.; Eha Naylor, Principal - ENVision - The Hough Group Limited; and Michael Van Valkenburgh, Principal - Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc.
The 2009 winners are:
BUILDING IN CONTEXT - PRIVATE LOW-SCALE
Award of Excellence: 40R_Laneway House
BUILDING IN CONTEXT - PRIVATE MID-RISE
Award of Excellence: Academy Lane & Beach House Lofts
Honourable Mention: 294 Richmond
Honourable Mention: Loggia Condominiums
Honourable Mention: Toy Factory Lofts
BUILDING IN CONTEXT- PRIVATE TALL
Award of Excellence: Spire
Honourable Mention: JAZZ
BUILDING IN CONTEXT - PUBLIC
Award of Excellence: Toronto Public Library - Pape/Danforth Branch
Honourable Mention: Bloorview Kids Rehab
Honourable Mention: Artscape Wychwood Barns
Honourable Mention: Transformation AGO
SMALL OPEN SPACE
Award of Excellence: Spadina Wavedeck
Honourable Mention: Toronto Botanical Garden
Honourable Mention: Ireland Park Toronto
VISION & MASTER PLAN
Award of Excellence: Mayor's Tower Renewal Opportunities Book
Honourable Mention: Lawrence Heights Revitalization Development Concept
Plan
Honourable Mention: Lake Ontario Park Master Plan
STUDENT PROJECT
Honourable Mention: Water Theatre
A copy of the final jury report, photos and full design credits appear on
the City's website: http://www.toronto.ca/tuda
Following the gala, there will be a display at the following locations:
September 22 - 25 City Hall rotunda
September 28 - October 2 Metro Hall lobby
October 5 - 9 Etobicoke Civic Centre
October 19 - 23 Scarborough Civic Centre rotunda
October 27 - November 2 North York Civic Centre
Toronto is Canada's largest city and sixth largest government, and home to a diverse population of about 2.6 million people. It is the economic engine of Canada and one of the greenest and most creative cities in North America. Toronto has won numerous awards for quality, innovation and efficiency in delivering public services. 2009 marks the 175th anniversary of Toronto's incorporation as a city. Toronto's government is dedicated to prosperity, opportunity and liveability for all its residents.
Visit our website at www.toronto.ca
For further information: Media contacts: Bruce Hawkins, Senior Communications Coordinator, City of Toronto, (416) 392-3496, bhawkin@toronto.ca; Robert J. Freedman, Director of Urban Design, City Planning, (416) 392-1126, rfreedm@toronto.ca
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/September2009/21/c7263.html
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Winners of the 2009 Toronto Urban Design Awards announced
TORONTO, Sept. 21 /CNW/ - At a ceremony at the Palais Royale this evening, Mayor David Miller addressed members of the design and development community and celebrated the winners of the 2009 Toronto Urban Design Awards. From an impressive 117 submissions containing a variety of built projects, visions and master plans, as well as student works, the jury selected 18 projects for Awards of Excellence and Honourable Mentions.
The 2009 jury is made up of renowned design professionals, including Ian Chodikoff, Editor - Canadian Architect Magazine; Jack Diamond, Principal - Diamond + Schmitt Architects Inc.; Eha Naylor, Principal - ENVision - The Hough Group Limited; and Michael Van Valkenburgh, Principal - Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc.
The 2009 winners are:
BUILDING IN CONTEXT - PRIVATE LOW-SCALE
Award of Excellence: 40R_Laneway House
BUILDING IN CONTEXT - PRIVATE MID-RISE
Award of Excellence: Academy Lane & Beach House Lofts
Honourable Mention: 294 Richmond
Honourable Mention: Loggia Condominiums
Honourable Mention: Toy Factory Lofts
BUILDING IN CONTEXT- PRIVATE TALL
Award of Excellence: Spire
Honourable Mention: JAZZ
BUILDING IN CONTEXT - PUBLIC
Award of Excellence: Toronto Public Library - Pape/Danforth Branch
Honourable Mention: Bloorview Kids Rehab
Honourable Mention: Artscape Wychwood Barns
Honourable Mention: Transformation AGO
SMALL OPEN SPACE
Award of Excellence: Spadina Wavedeck
Honourable Mention: Toronto Botanical Garden
Honourable Mention: Ireland Park Toronto
VISION & MASTER PLAN
Award of Excellence: Mayor's Tower Renewal Opportunities Book
Honourable Mention: Lawrence Heights Revitalization Development Concept
Plan
Honourable Mention: Lake Ontario Park Master Plan
STUDENT PROJECT
Honourable Mention: Water Theatre
A copy of the final jury report, photos and full design credits appear on
the City's website: http://www.toronto.ca/tuda
Following the gala, there will be a display at the following locations:
September 22 - 25 City Hall rotunda
September 28 - October 2 Metro Hall lobby
October 5 - 9 Etobicoke Civic Centre
October 19 - 23 Scarborough Civic Centre rotunda
October 27 - November 2 North York Civic Centre
Toronto is Canada's largest city and sixth largest government, and home to a diverse population of about 2.6 million people. It is the economic engine of Canada and one of the greenest and most creative cities in North America. Toronto has won numerous awards for quality, innovation and efficiency in delivering public services. 2009 marks the 175th anniversary of Toronto's incorporation as a city. Toronto's government is dedicated to prosperity, opportunity and liveability for all its residents.
Visit our website at www.toronto.ca
For further information: Media contacts: Bruce Hawkins, Senior Communications Coordinator, City of Toronto, (416) 392-3496, bhawkin@toronto.ca; Robert J. Freedman, Director of Urban Design, City Planning, (416) 392-1126, rfreedm@toronto.ca
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/September2009/21/c7263.html
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CDL.TO
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Note that there was no award given in the "Elements" category. The judges felt that none of this year's submissions deserved their recognition.
Also note that there was no Award of Excellence presented in the student category. The judges stated that the student work left much to be desired and took their time at the podium to chide the students for the inferiority of the submissions (causing rumblings of displeasure from the audience).
The judges also took time to complain about the poor work seen in the Design Awards in past years and complain about the landscaping of one of the awards winners.
The submissions were fantastic and I do agree that all of the winners deserved their awards. But the judging panel was unprofessional and frankly embarrassing at a ceremony designed to celebrate the city.
Also note that there was no Award of Excellence presented in the student category. The judges stated that the student work left much to be desired and took their time at the podium to chide the students for the inferiority of the submissions (causing rumblings of displeasure from the audience).
The judges also took time to complain about the poor work seen in the Design Awards in past years and complain about the landscaping of one of the awards winners.
The submissions were fantastic and I do agree that all of the winners deserved their awards. But the judging panel was unprofessional and frankly embarrassing at a ceremony designed to celebrate the city.
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
To be fair though, they've always had problems with student submissions - this isn't the first year. That said, the message could have been delievered with a bit more grace.
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