As part of their award-winning design for the renovation of Berkeley College, the architects made the residential college more handicap-accessible through the addition of ramps and other features.

Yale-related renovation projects win design awards

Several Yale building and renovation projects recently earned prestigious awards for their architects. Berkeley College The Philadelphia firm responsible for the recent renovation of Berkeley College, Kieran Timberlake & Harris, won an Award of Recognition in the annual Design Excellence Awards competition of the Philadelphia chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The award, which was presented to architects Larry Winner, Larry Regan and Steve Kieran at a ceremony on Dec. 2, was given for the architects' work in the "built projects" category. The architects helped design and plan the major overhaul of Berkeley College, which included upgrading all building systems, replacing windows, expanding the kitchen area, the restructuring of student activity space in the basement of the residential college, and making the college more handicap-accessible. The 37th annual Design Awards program of the Connecticut chapter of the AIA yielded awards for three architectural firms for Yale-related projects. These awards were presented in October. Gilmore Library The Boston firm of Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott was among the winners in the "built projects" category for Yale's new Irving S. Gilmore Music Library, which was completed in the fall of 1998. The new facility, built in an inner courtyard of Sterling Memorial Library, greatly enhanced the storage and preservation of Yale's music holdings. The library is approximately 13,000 square feet and consists of book and periodical stacks, a Historical Sound Recording Studio, listening and reading areas, seminar rooms and an exhibition space. Its unique architecture includes a dramatic arched truss roof that allows indirect natural light into the new library. British Art Center In addition, the New Haven firm of Gregg & Wies Architects was lauded in the "restoration projects" category for its restoration of the Yale Center for British Art. The year-long renovation project, completed at the end of 1998, included a massive structural overhaul and the reconfiguration and refurbishment of exhibition space. All structural renovations were made in consideration of the original intention of the building's noted architect, Louis I. Kahn. The center first opened its doors in 1977. Broadway area Finally, the New Haven architectural firm Herbert L. Newman and Partners received the Honor Award for Architecture in the Community for its work in restoring New Haven's Broadway District, an enhancement project involving many facets of the University. The new AIA/Connecticut award identifies projects that respond to major restrictions and demonstrate "how the involvement of an architect transcends constraints." The firm is led by Herbert L. Newman, a critic in architecture at the School of Architecture. T H I SW E E K ' SS T O R I E S Divinity School gets $6 million grant CMI will boost faculty's use of new media 'Accelerated life' suits Yale's youngest star From the University Provost Endowed Professorships Gifts support use of new technologies in teaching and learning Yale SOM experts take to the airwaves Actors must connect with their characters, says Pacino Interior Secretary to discuss environmental ethics Ralph Reed to give lecture at Law School Scientists' characterization of yeast gene may yield clues about how human cells work Keith Wilson earns high honors for his musical contributions Drama takes audience on metaphysical train ride Doctor helps design Disney exhibit on high-tech world of radiology Yale-related renovation projects win design awards Researcher wins competitive McKnight Investigator Award Duke's Men to perform in the 'Do Downtown' lunchtime series Holiday Toys for Kids drive Modest measures advised in preparation for Y2K Hawkshaw speaks at conference on Bruckner . . In the News . . . Bulletin Home|Visiting on Campus| Calendar of Events|Bulletin Board Classified Ads|Search Archives|Production Schedule|Bulletin Staff Public Affairs Home|News Releases| E-Mail Us|Yale Home Page