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2014 Chairman’s Awards Announced for Outstanding Building Projects

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) recognized its 2014 Chairman’s Award recipients today at METALCON Tradeshow and Conference. The Chairman’s Awards are an annual designation given to outstanding building projects. A panel of professional architects selected the honorees, handing out awards in nine categories. Drumroll, please…the winners are:

OVERALL EXCELLENCE

Legacy ER in Allen, Texas

MCA member manufacturer: RHEINZINK America, Inc.

Architect: 5G Studio Collaborative

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Painted Rock Estate Winery Tasting Room in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

MCA member manufacturer: 3A Composites USA

Architects: Fallowfield Design + Development and Robert Mackenzie Architect, Inc.

EDUCATION – COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Max Planck Florida Institute in Jupiter, Florida

MCA member manufacturer: D. Architectural Metal Solutions Incorporated

Architects: Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects, PGAL

EDUCATION – PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Chaffin Junior High School Addition-Renovation in Fort Smith, Arkansas

MCA member coating manufacturers: PPG Industries, Inc. and Valspar

Architect: Architecture Plus, Inc.

INSTITUTIONAL

Exploration Tower at Port Canaveral in Port Canaveral, Florida

MCA member manufacturer: Firestone Metal Products

MCA member coating manufacturer: Valspar

Architect: GWWO, Inc.

METAL ROOFING

North Scottsdale Park and Ride in Scottsdale, Arizona

MCA member coating manufacturer: PPG Industries, Inc.

Architect: DWL Architects + Planners, Inc.

MUNICIPAL

Newport Beach Civic Center and Parking Structure in Newport Beach, California

MCA member manufacturer: Umicore Building Products USA, Inc.

Architect: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

RESIDENTIAL

Orchard Willow Residence in Chicago, Illinois

MCA member manufacturer: Tuschall Engineering

Architect: Wheeler Kearns Architects

HONORABLE MENTION FOR CREATIVE DETAILING

Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana

MCA member manufacturer: D. Architectural Metal Solutions Incorporated

MCA member coating manufacturer: PPG Industries, Inc.