Each year hundreds of residential architect's readers submit their best residential work to the ra Design Awards competition to be judged by their peers. The jury also selects a single project from each year's Grand award winners as the Project of the Year.

We've created an inspiring Web-exclusive photo slideshow of all the past winners of the residential architect Design Awards Project of the Year award from 2000 to 2008.

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2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

RADA Project of the Year Winners, 2000-2008

RADA Project of the Year Winners, 2000-2008

  • 2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

    2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

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    2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

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    Bill Timmerman

    With a residential loft above and a two-level architecture studio below, the Xeros Residence wraps live and work functions in a 1,650-square-foot package.For more information on this project, click here.
  • 2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

    2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

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    2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

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    Bill Timmerman

    A lime-green, laminated glass balcony supplies a bold contrast to the project's rusted steel building.

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    2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

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    2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

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  • 2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

    2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

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    Bill Timmerman

    Strategic shading, an industrial mesh screen, and a surrounding water element help passively cool the studio courtyard.

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    2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

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    2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

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    Bill Timmerman

    Even in spots without the sun-shading mesh, the residence's glazing and overhangs work to frame mountain views but shun direct midday rays.

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    2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

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    2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

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    Bill Timmerman

  • 2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

    2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

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    Bill Timmerman

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    2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

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    Bill Timmerman

    The master lav is defined by a blue glass pop-out.

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    2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

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    2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

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    Bill Timmerman

    A splash of tomato red brightens a shower on the mezzanine level.

  • 2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

    2008 Project of the Year: Xeros Residence, Phoenix, by blank studio, Phoenix.

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    Bill Timmerman

    A sumptuously curving stairway serves as the studio's grand flourish. For more information on this project, click here.
  • 2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

    2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

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    2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

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    Johnsen Schmaling Architects

    The Camouflage House by Johnsen Schmaling Architects.For more information on this project, click here.
  • 2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

    2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

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    The house recedes into the background, letting the forest dominate the landscape.

  • 2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

    2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

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    2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

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    Kevin J. Miyazaki Photo

    Concrete retaining walls rise out of existing rock outcroppings, strengthening the building's connection to the site.

  • 2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

    2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

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    Johnsen Schmaling Architects

    Alternating layers of glass, unfinished cedar, and glossy Prodema give the fa??ade a dynamic quality.

  • 2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

    2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

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    Kevin J. Miyazaki Photo

  • 2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

    2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

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    Kevin J. Miyazaki Photo

  • 2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

    2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

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    Johnsen Schmaling Architects

    A 4-foot post-and-beam structure suports the vivid exterior grid. The two-story side of the house looks out through the treetops and onto Green Lake.

  • 2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

    2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

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    Johnsen Schmaling Architects

  • 2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

    2007 Project of the Year: Camouflage House, Green Lake, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee.

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    Johnsen Schmaling Architects

    For more information on this project, click here.
  • 2006 Project of the Year (tie)

    2006 Project of the Year (tie)

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    Torti Gallas and Partners

    The Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza in Philadelphia by Torti Gallas and Partners of Silver Spring, Md.For more information on this project, click here.
  • 2006 Project of the Year (tie): Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Philadelphia, by Torti Gallas and Partners, Silver Spring, Md.

    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Philadelphia, by Torti Gallas and Partners, Silver Spring, Md.

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    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Philadelphia, by Torti Gallas and Partners, Silver Spring, Md.

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    Steve Hall/Hedrich Blessing Photography

    The architects combined the buildings' main fa??ade ingredients-brick, mortar, aluminum trim, and urethane detailing-in different patterns and color combinations to echo the variety of the existing streetscape.

  • 2006 Project of the Year (tie): Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Philadelphia, by Torti Gallas and Partners, Silver Spring, Md.

    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Philadelphia, by Torti Gallas and Partners, Silver Spring, Md.

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    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Philadelphia, by Torti Gallas and Partners, Silver Spring, Md.

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    Steve Hall/Hedrich Blessing Photography

  • 2006 Project of the Year (tie): Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Philadelphia, by Torti Gallas and Partners, Silver Spring, Md.

    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Philadelphia, by Torti Gallas and Partners, Silver Spring, Md.

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    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Philadelphia, by Torti Gallas and Partners, Silver Spring, Md.

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    Steve Hall/Hedrich Blessing Photography

  • 2006 Project of the Year (tie): Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Philadelphia, by Torti Gallas and Partners, Silver Spring, Md.

    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Philadelphia, by Torti Gallas and Partners, Silver Spring, Md.

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    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Philadelphia, by Torti Gallas and Partners, Silver Spring, Md.

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    Torti Gallas and Partners

  • 2006 Project of the Year (tie): Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Philadelphia, by Torti Gallas and Partners, Silver Spring, Md.

    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Philadelphia, by Torti Gallas and Partners, Silver Spring, Md.

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    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Philadelphia, by Torti Gallas and Partners, Silver Spring, Md.

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    Steve Hall/Hedrich Blessing Photography

    In addition to replacing the old towers with smaller-scale housing, Torti Gallas helped repair the urban fabric by filling in empty lots and rehabilitating existing buildings.

  • 2006 Project of the Year (tie): Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Philadelphia, by Torti Gallas and Partners, Silver Spring, Md.

    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, Philadelphia, by Torti Gallas and Partners, Silver Spring, Md.

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    Steve Hall/Hedrich Blessing Photography

    For more information on this project, click here.
  • 2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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    By cantilevering Modular 1 over a slope and siding it with carefully spaced strips of FSC-certified massaranduba, Rockhill and his students gave the house a light presence on the land.For more information on this project, click here.
  • 2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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  • 2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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  • 2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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  • 2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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    Studio 804

    A translucent plastic wall along the home's south side brings valuable light inside without compromising the owners' privacy.

  • 2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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    Studio 804

    Modular 2's linear, straightforward floor plan bypasses an old elm tree on the site, thus preserving a neighborhood landmark.

  • 2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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    Studio 804

    Sustainable materials like FSC-certified cypress siding, recycled flooring, and reused channel glass add a green dimension to the project.

  • 2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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    Studio 804

  • 2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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    Studio 804

  • 2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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    2006 Project of the Year (tie): Modular 1 and Modular 2, Kansas City, Kan., by Dan Rockhill/Studio 804, Lawrence, Kan.

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    Studio 804

    For more information on this project, click here.
  • 2005 Project of the Year: Contemporaine, Chicago, by Perkins, Chicago.

    2005 Project of the Year: Contemporaine, Chicago, by Perkins, Chicago.

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    2005 Project of the Year: Contemporaine, Chicago, by Perkins, Chicago.

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    Perkins's Ralph Johnson, FAIA, used glazed garage walls to integrate parking into Contemporaine's overall design.For more information on this project, click here.
  • 2005 Project of the Year: Contemporaine, Chicago, by Perkins, Chicago.

    2005 Project of the Year: Contemporaine, Chicago, by Perkins, Chicago.

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    2005 Project of the Year: Contemporaine, Chicago, by Perkins, Chicago.

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    Cantilevered balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows give each unit glorious views.

  • 2005 Project of the Year: Contemporaine, Chicago, by Perkins, Chicago.

    2005 Project of the Year: Contemporaine, Chicago, by Perkins, Chicago.

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    2005 Project of the Year: Contemporaine, Chicago, by Perkins, Chicago.

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    Varied building volumes echo the diverse character of the surrounding neighborhood.

  • 2005 Project of the Year: Contemporaine, Chicago, by Perkins, Chicago.

    2005 Project of the Year: Contemporaine, Chicago, by Perkins, Chicago.

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    2005 Project of the Year: Contemporaine, Chicago, by Perkins, Chicago.

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    Inside, rough exposed concrete pillars complement refined hardwood floors.

  • 2005 Project of the Year: Contemporaine, Chicago, by Perkins, Chicago.

    2005 Project of the Year: Contemporaine, Chicago, by Perkins, Chicago.

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    2005 Project of the Year: Contemporaine, Chicago, by Perkins, Chicago.

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    Contemporaine's strong roofline, defined by a concrete canopy and projecting penthouse unit, establishes the building as a piece of skyline sculpture.

  • 2005 Project of the Year: Contemporaine, Chicago, by Perkins, Chicago.

    2005 Project of the Year: Contemporaine, Chicago, by Perkins, Chicago.

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    2005 Project of the Year: Contemporaine, Chicago, by Perkins, Chicago.

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    A typical floor plan in Contemporaine. For more information on this project, click here.
  • 2004 Project of the Year: Lake Austin Residence, Austin, Texas, by Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas.

    2004 Project of the Year: Lake Austin Residence, Austin, Texas, by Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas.

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    2004 Project of the Year: Lake Austin Residence, Austin, Texas, by Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas.

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    An unassuming entry wall leads to this Lake Austin Residence by Lake/Flato Architects.For more information on this project, click here.
  • 2004 Project of the Year: Lake Austin Residence, Austin, Texas, by Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas.

    2004 Project of the Year: Lake Austin Residence, Austin, Texas, by Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas.

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    2004 Project of the Year: Lake Austin Residence, Austin, Texas, by Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas.

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    Manmade water courts next to the existing canal allow house and site to interlock. The evacuated landfill reappears in the form of a grassy, stone-edged peninsula.

  • 2004 Project of the Year: Lake Austin Residence, Austin, Texas, by Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas.

    2004 Project of the Year: Lake Austin Residence, Austin, Texas, by Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas.

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    2004 Project of the Year: Lake Austin Residence, Austin, Texas, by Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas.

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    Though the house is just across Lake Austin from the city's downtown, the architects managed to preserve its rural feel. Another stone wall at the rear of the site makes a private outdoor room of the pool area and shields a neighboring property from view.

  • 2004 Project of the Year: Lake Austin Residence, Austin, Texas, by Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas.

    2004 Project of the Year: Lake Austin Residence, Austin, Texas, by Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas.

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    2004 Project of the Year: Lake Austin Residence, Austin, Texas, by Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas.

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    The transparent "boathouse" supplies the home's primary entry point.

  • 2004 Project of the Year: Lake Austin Residence, Austin, Texas, by Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas.

    2004 Project of the Year: Lake Austin Residence, Austin, Texas, by Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas.

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    2004 Project of the Year: Lake Austin Residence, Austin, Texas, by Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas.

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    A simple boardwalk connects a sequence of small buildings with the screened-in boathouse. "We're excited about the notion of a village along a canal," says principal in charge Ted Flato.

  • 2004 Project of the Year: Lake Austin Residence, Austin, Texas, by Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas.

    2004 Project of the Year: Lake Austin Residence, Austin, Texas, by Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas.

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    2004 Project of the Year: Lake Austin Residence, Austin, Texas, by Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas.

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    The project's site plan. For more information on this project, click here.
  • 2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

    2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

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    2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

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    From the glass pavilion's roofline to the bath/mudroom's white clapboard cladding, Gurney's design pays tribute to the old house.For more information on this project, click here.
  • 2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

    2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

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    2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

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    The glass pavilion's transparency prevents it from upstaging the original farmhouse.

  • 2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

    2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

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    2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

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    Using stone obtained from the site, Gurney created a simple, formal entry path linking the addition with the driveway.

  • 2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

    2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

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  • 2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

    2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

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    2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

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    Original window frames and shutters in the remodeled kitchen help ease the transition between old and new sections of the house.

  • 2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

    2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

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    2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

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    Heart-pine floors serve the same purpose in the stairs and hallway leading to the addition.

  • 2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

    2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

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    2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

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    Massive steel beams and double-glazed glass protect against the wind that whips around the living room walls. In nicer weather, French doors and operable windows permit the owners to transform the space into an almost-outdoor room.

  • 2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

    2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

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    The first (bottom) and second (top) floors before the addition.

  • 2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

    2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

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    2003 Project of the Year: Blue Ridge Farmhouse Addition, Washington, Va., by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Alexandria, Va.

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    The first (bottom) and second (top) floors after the addition. For more information on this project, click here.
  • 2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

    2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

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    2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

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    A large inverted roof is angled to provide shade for the home's many decks and porches during summer and admit sunlight in winter.For more information on this project, click here.
  • 2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

    2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

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    2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

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    The roof is also an essential component of the house's rain-collection system.

  • 2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

    2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

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    2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

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    Architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, worked with client Jim Taylor to devise a collection of sliding doors, flaps, and shutters that enable the owners to seal off the house from storm winds and rain.

  • 2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

    2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

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    2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

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  • 2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

    2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

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    2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

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    Each level contains private places to read, write, or just look at the ocean.

  • 2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

    2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

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    2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

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  • 2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

    2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

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    2002 Project of the Year: Taylor House, Scotland Cay, Bahamas, by Frank Harmon Architect, Raleigh, N.C.

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    For more information on this project, click here.
  • 2001 Project of the Year: Poulsbo Place, Poulsbo, Wash., by Mithun, Seattle.

    2001 Project of the Year: Poulsbo Place, Poulsbo, Wash., by Mithun, Seattle.

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    2001 Project of the Year: Poulsbo Place, Poulsbo, Wash., by Mithun, Seattle.

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    A bright, developer-chosen color palette helps differentiate the cottages from one another effectively and inexpensively.For more information on this project click here.
  • 2001 Project of the Year: Poulsbo Place, Poulsbo, Wash., by Mithun, Seattle.

    2001 Project of the Year: Poulsbo Place, Poulsbo, Wash., by Mithun, Seattle.

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    2001 Project of the Year: Poulsbo Place, Poulsbo, Wash., by Mithun, Seattle.

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    Architects William Kreager, FAIA, and Dick Bruskrud tied the community together visually with crisp white trim and picket fences.

  • 2001 Project of the Year: Poulsbo Place, Poulsbo, Wash., by Mithun, Seattle.

    2001 Project of the Year: Poulsbo Place, Poulsbo, Wash., by Mithun, Seattle.

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    2001 Project of the Year: Poulsbo Place, Poulsbo, Wash., by Mithun, Seattle.

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  • 2001 Project of the Year: Poulsbo Place, Poulsbo, Wash., by Mithun, Seattle.

    2001 Project of the Year: Poulsbo Place, Poulsbo, Wash., by Mithun, Seattle.

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    2001 Project of the Year: Poulsbo Place, Poulsbo, Wash., by Mithun, Seattle.

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    To maintain a 14-unit-per-acre density and still give buyers access to outdoor space, Mithun designed the homes around common courtyards. When residents want to spend time outside, they have the choice of using either the shared courtyard or their own back porches.For more information on this project click here.
  • 2000 Project of the Year: Withers Residence, Accokeek, Md., by McInturff Architects, Bethesda, Md.

    2000 Project of the Year: Withers Residence, Accokeek, Md., by McInturff Architects, Bethesda, Md.

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    2000 Project of the Year: Withers Residence, Accokeek, Md., by McInturff Architects, Bethesda, Md.

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    Mark McInturff, FAIA, and Stephen Lawlor, AIA, of McInturff Architects used thin metal deck railings and corner windows to lighten the house's visual impact on the land.For more information on this project, click here.
  • 2000 Project of the Year: Withers Residence, Accokeek, Md., by McInturff Architects, Bethesda, Md.

    2000 Project of the Year: Withers Residence, Accokeek, Md., by McInturff Architects, Bethesda, Md.

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    2000 Project of the Year: Withers Residence, Accokeek, Md., by McInturff Architects, Bethesda, Md.

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    An exterior wall of corrugated metal reverses to a blank white canvas for a custom-designed light sculpture (next picture).

  • 2000 Project of the Year: Withers Residence, Accokeek, Md., by McInturff Architects, Bethesda, Md.

    2000 Project of the Year: Withers Residence, Accokeek, Md., by McInturff Architects, Bethesda, Md.

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    2000 Project of the Year: Withers Residence, Accokeek, Md., by McInturff Architects, Bethesda, Md.

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    The custom light sculpture.

  • 2000 Project of the Year: Withers Residence, Accokeek, Md., by McInturff Architects, Bethesda, Md.

    2000 Project of the Year: Withers Residence, Accokeek, Md., by McInturff Architects, Bethesda, Md.

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    2000 Project of the Year: Withers Residence, Accokeek, Md., by McInturff Architects, Bethesda, Md.

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    The industrial material appears again inside, against a background of asphalt shingles.

  • 2000 Project of the Year: Withers Residence, Accokeek, Md., by McInturff Architects, Bethesda, Md.

    2000 Project of the Year: Withers Residence, Accokeek, Md., by McInturff Architects, Bethesda, Md.

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    2000 Project of the Year: Withers Residence, Accokeek, Md., by McInturff Architects, Bethesda, Md.

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    For more information on this project, click here.
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