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MCLEAN, VA — Phase one of the East Block of the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa was among the projects recognized in the restoration category of the (NACIA) awards by the (CDA).

This was the 17th edition of the NACIA awards which showcase outstanding work in design, fabrication and craftsmanship using architectural copper.

Judges considered a number of elements including integration of copper into the building, design quality and craftsmanship of installation and other factors. The panel selected outstanding examples in new construction and historic restoration categories.

The five new construction project winners include:

• Madrone Ridge, a residence in Sonoma County, Calif., designed by Field Architecture, featuring three copper-clad pavilions that “exemplify system design through their functional and esthetic choices.”
• Designed by Bates Smart and KCCT with fabrication by Pohl and Enclos, the Australian Embassy in Washington, D.C., whose copper façade panels create a “visually stunning” interplay of light and shadow.
• The Ledger, in Bentonville, Ark., a mixed-use building designed by architects Michel Rojkind and Marlon Blackwell. Judges noted the innovative ramps that connect the building to the street, featuring copper panels fabricated and installed by Dissimilar Metal Design and Harness Roofing.
• CopperDrifts, a striking beach house near Provincetown, Mass., designed by Charles Rose Architects with copper flat-lock and standing-seam exterior panels by Airtech Copper that enhance its form and visually integrate with the landscape.
• The Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Campus of Park Synagogue in Pepper Pike, Ohio, near Cleveland. Judges cited the project’s “impressive” design detail and copper fabrication, led by Centerbrook Architects and fabricator MetalTech Global.

The five winners in the restoration category were:

• Phase one of the East Block of the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa, Ont., jointly led by Architecture 49 and DFS Architects with contractor Heather & Little, a project that extends the legacy of outstanding architectural copper use across Canada.
• The courtyard of the New York State Capitol in Albany, N.Y., by Bell & Spina Architects-Planners PC and sheet-metal installer Greenwood Industries. The project’s copper architectural details “showcase expert craftsmanship while adhering to historical accuracy and preservation standards.”
• The transformation of Michigan Central Station in Detroit, Mich., led by Quinn Evans. The station’s copper roof, rebuilt by CASS Sheet Metal, “demonstrates a comprehensive approach to architectural restoration.”
• A technically difficult rework of the dome of the Logan County Courthouse in Lincoln, Ill. Durable Restoration used complex double-lock folded copper panels to restore the dome’s original appearance and ensure watertight performance. Heather & Little and Chicago Metal Supply fabricated many of the copper architectural elements.
• Restoration of the Green County Courthouse in Monroe, Wisc., by Renaissance Roofing. The rebuild of the clock tower included challenging copper flashing that artistically integrates with adjacent slate roofing.