CISCA 2008 CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE AWARDS
CISCA received many excellent entries for the 2008 Construction Excellence awards. We are very pleased to show the Honorable (Bronze) winners here.
Congratulations to everyone!
HONORABLE (BRONZE) -- CEILINGS -- WEST REGION
University of the Pacific- Biological Sciences Center, Stockton, California
Submitted by: Rulon Company
Other CISCA Members Involved with Project: Pat Baird Acoustics, Inc.
Architect/Specifier: Fong and Chan Architects
Using Rulon’s Curalon custom-shaped panels, the wood waves increase in amplitude as each panel makes its way across the ceiling. The fine custom stain finish on the cherry veneer adds a beautiful touch overall. This Curvalon ceiling project was a great installation and was a feat of creative design, technological engineering savvy, and fine craftsmanship.
HONORABLE (BRONZE) -- ACOUSTICAL SOLUTIONS -- WEST REGION
Morongo Administration Complex, Cabazon, California
Submitted by: Ceilings Plus
Other CISCA Members Involved with Project: Advanced Acoustical; Contractors, Inc.; Design Insights Associates, Inc.
Architect/Specifier: Gruen Associates
Use of wood creates a warm meeting space. Ceilings Plus was able to provide the dimensional architecture for ceiling and walls with a wood finish and high noise reduction values.
HONORABLE (BRONZE) -- RESTORATION/RENOVATION -- CENTRAL REGION
James E. Rogers College of Law, Tucson, Arizona
Submitted by: Hunter Douglas Contract Ceilings
Other CISCA Members Involved with Project: Preferred Ceilings; Lanton Associates
Architect/Specifier: Gould Evans
The Natura-wood ceiling panels infuse the essence of natural wood without the high price, while the Box 4 panels create the illusion that the outdoor and indoor spaces seamlessly merge. The combination creates a warm yet open environment for students to enjoy — a distinctive improvement to the school.
HONORABLE (BRONZE) -- CEILINGS -- CENTRAL REGION
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, Elmhurst, Illinois
Submitted by: Steele Ceilings, Inc.
Other CISCA Members Involved with Project: Airtite, Inc.
Architect/Specifier: Lucien Lagrange Architects
The Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church embodies a contemporary designed Sanctuary. The project focused on radius shaped ceiling sections, directed to achieve optimal acoustical performance.
The result was an integrated effort that delivered both contemporary and acoustic style, within budget.
HONORABLE (BRONZE) -- ACOUSTICAL SOLUTIONS -- CENTRAL REGION
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Foundation, International Quilt Study Center, Lincoln, Nebraska
Submitted by: Lincoln Drywall Services
Other CISCA Members Involved with Project: Amourcoat/Fellert USA; E & K of Omaha
Architect/Specifier: Alley Poyner Macchietto
University of Nebraska Lincoln Foundation International Quilt Study and Museum is a great example of the use of Fellert Acoustical plaster being used to achieve the suitable NRC acoustic values and the smooth monolithic appearance needed to enhance the architectural components of the building.
HONORABLE (BRONZE) -- CEILINGS -- SOUTH REGION
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, Atlanta, Georgia
Submitted by: Environmental Interiors, Inc.
Architect/Specifier: Smallwood Reynolds Stewart Stewart
Environmental Interiors’ unique custom mesh ceiling system, composed of waves of gold and silver metallic finishes, forms a shimmering canopy above the audience. It guides the view directly to the performance stage and provides an elegant cove to hide the multitude of catwalks, sound and lighting equipment.
HONORABLE (BRONZE) -- OVERALL INTERIOR -- SOUTH REGION
Northside Hospital -- Forsyth Women's Healthcare Center, Cummings, Georgia
Submitted by: Rulon Company
Other CISCA Members Involved with Project: United Drywall Group, LLC
Architect/Specifier: Howell, Rusk, Dodson Architects
Rulon provided 4,000 square feet of wood Panel Grilles, curved wood-veneered panels, and panelized linear wood ceilings. Working closely with Rulon’s project engineer and office staff, the architects were able to achieve their design goals and deliver an outstanding Women’s Center to Northside Hospital-Forsyth.
HONORABLE (BRONZE) -- OVERALL INTERIOR -- EAST REGION
Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Submitted by: Simplex Ceilings
Other CISCA Members Involved with Project: Dale Construction; S&S Resources Inc.
Architect/Specifier: Perkins Eastman/Rafael Vinoly
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The Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine is a great example of successful collaboration between the owner, architect, general contrctor, interior contractor, and manufacturer. The custom design was accomplished on time and within budget.
