2021 James M. Scott Exceptional Design Awards Recipients

ARCHITECT: Shalom Baranes Associates

OWNER: Kettler / The Meridian Group

CATEGORY: Mixed-Use

YEAR COMPLETED: 2020

PHOTOGRAPHER: Alan Karchmer

SUPERVISOR DISTRICT: Providence

DESIGN AWARD JURY COMMENTS: This exciting urban design composition took a potentially ordinary project and elevated it to the exceptional. Determining the pedestrian experience was a key factor; the massing was scaled to reflect more intimate interior streets, emphasizing both the vertical and horizontal planes in a dynamic balance of various styles. The jury was drawn to the sense of place created by a variety of materials, that are pleasing, sun drenched, and a welcoming destination for pedestrians and those utilizing the center public areas. This project’s superior architecture and design intent which were carefully planned and beautifully executed, is well deserving of the Honor Award.

ARCHITECT: BKV Group

OWNER: Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services

CATEGORY: Institutional

YEAR COMPLETED: 2021

PHOTOGRAPHER: James Oesch Photography

SUPERVISOR DISTRICT: Mount Vernon

DESIGN AWARD JURY COMMENTS: The architects achieved a good upgrading of the site with this facility, evident in the before and after photographs. The jury appreciated the care given to phasing - keeping the facility functional throughout the upgrade, and a sensitivity to the neighborhood in the circulation route to ease traffic congestion. Simple way finding and very clear organization added to the jury’s decision to give the Woodlawn Fire Station #24 Replacement a Merit Award. The contemporary design, both inside and out is well-integrated into the neighborhood as reflected in the scale and materials for the facility. 

ARCHITECT: Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. 

OWNER: Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services

CATEGORY: Community Benefit Project

YEAR COMPLETED: 2020

PHOTOGRAPHER: Multiple

SUPERVISOR DISTRICT: Braddock

DESIGN AWARD JURY COMMENTS: The jury was proud to award this creative engineering solution an Honorable Mention as it is a great benefit for the community. It exemplifies innovative water quality features such as infiltration techniques in a responsible sustainable way. This project achieved a quality retrofit design, replacing an antiquated poorly functioning fountain.

ARCHITECT: HGA 

OWNER: Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services

CATEGORY: Commercial

YEAR COMPLETED: 2021

PHOTOGRAPHER: Multiple 

SUPERVISOR DISTRICT: Dranesville

DESIGN AWARD JURY COMMENTS: This project was ‘challenged to develop an aesthetically pleasing landscape on a small site.’ The Innovation Center Station Parking Garage and Plaza earned an Honorable Mention. The jury was intrigued by the plan for diverse community events and appreciated the use of the infiltration stormwater techniques to provide an attractive educational experience.  

ARCHITECT: The M Group

OWNER: NS2 (SAP National Security Service)

CATEGORY: Commercial Interiors 

YEAR COMPLETED: 2019

PHOTOGRAPHER: David Belgin

SUPERVISOR DISTRICT: Sully

DESIGN AWARD JURY COMMENTS: The jury was pleased to award the Innovation Lab an Honorable Mention for successfully achieving the design intent to provide ‘a next generation, technology driven human experience.’ This project takes technology to the next level for a collaborative, immersive, deliberately inward focusing and engaging solution.

ARCHITECT: GTM Architects

OWNER: The RMR Group

CATEGORY: Commercial Interiors

YEAR COMPLETED: 2021

PHOTOGRAPHER: Greg Powers Photography

SUPERVISOR DISTRICT: Providence

DESIGN AWARD JURY COMMENTS: The Prosperity Metro Plaza is a pleasing and comfortable environment with attention given to the interior/exterior connection. Thoughtful introduction of natural light and material choices provide a sense of being in a landscaped outdoor room. The jury would like to encourage more inviting spaces like these and were pleased to award the Prosperity Metro Plaza an Honorable Mention.