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10/27/2020
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The sixth annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards event showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world. The "Overall Excellence” award was presented to the Kennedy Center Expansion Project, located in Washington, DC, United States. The winning concrete project was recognized at the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards during the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention on Monday, October 26, 2020. The Kennedy Center Expansion Project, known as the REACH, consists of three new buildings—the Welcome, Skylight, and River Pavilions—situated on the 4.6 acre (1.9 ha) campus along the Potomac River in Washington, DC. Each structure features titanium-white board-formed concrete, sweeping curves, and crisp clean lines that complement the existing monument. The Welcome, Skylight, and River Pavilions are all interconnected below-grade under a green roof where visitors can meander through the labyrinth of concrete curves. Multiple board form patterns and custom “crinkle” form liners add to the texture of the architectural concrete both above and below grade. While the “crinkle” concrete creates a wonderful acoustic effect in the performance and rehearsal rooms, the visual effect is absolutely stunning. Robert Reinders, one of this year’s esteemed judges, stated: “This is an extraordinarily innovative project – it’s concrete art. The building’s form, exterior and interior surfaces achieved with exposed concrete, the contextual color, and creative textures are a brilliant solution for creating a modern complement to the landmark Kennedy center.” Kennedy Center Expansion Project, Washington, DC, United States. The awards were created to honor the visions of the most creative projects in the concrete industry, while providing a platform to recognize concrete innovation, technology, and excellence across the globe. To be eligible for participation in the Excellence Awards, projects needed to be winners at a local Chapter level and submitted by that Chapter or chosen by one of ACI’s International Partners. Kennedy Center Expansion Project, Washington, DC, United States. In addition to the highest honor, the “Overall Excellence Award,” which was presented to the Kennedy Center Expansion Project, additional global projects recognized during the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards include: High-Rise Buildings 1st Place: Hudson Commons/441 Ninth Avenue, New York, United States. 2nd Place: W Hotel Tower, Washington, United States. Mid-Rise Buildings 1st Place: Science Complex—Campus MIL, Québec, Canada. 2nd Place: 725 Ponce, Georgia, United States. Low-Rise Buildings 1st Place: Kennedy Center Expansion Project, Washington, DC, United States. 2nd Place: Amélioration des infrastructures de l’Assemblée nationale du Québec, Québec, Canada. Decorative Concrete 1st Place: King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center, Saudi Arabia. 2nd Place: SSENSE MONTRÉAL, Québec, Canada. Infrastructure 1st Place: Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program, State Route 99 Tunnel, Washington, United States. 2nd Place: Samuel de Champlain Bridge, Québec, Canada. Repair & Restoration 1st Place: Conococheague Aqueduct Rehabilitation, Maryland, United States. 2nd Place: Berri-Sherbrooke Underpass Rehabilitation, Québec, Canada. The winning project details can be found at ACIExcellence.org. Entries for the 2021 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards are being accepted now through April 19, 2021. Visit ACIExcellence.org for more information. You can also vote for the People’s Choice Award – a new award for the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. Beginning October 25 and ending November 30, 2020, participants can judge and vote for their favorite concrete project entered in the Sixth Annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. Following the completion of the voting period on November 30, the American Concrete Institute will announce the winning project of the People’s Choice Award on social media. The winners will receive recognition as the People’s Choice projects winner and be given a personalized plaque. Vote Now
The sixth annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards event showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world.
The "Overall Excellence” award was presented to the Kennedy Center Expansion Project, located in Washington, DC, United States. The winning concrete project was recognized at the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards during the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention on Monday, October 26, 2020. The Kennedy Center Expansion Project, known as the REACH, consists of three new buildings—the Welcome, Skylight, and River Pavilions—situated on the 4.6 acre (1.9 ha) campus along the Potomac River in Washington, DC. Each structure features titanium-white board-formed concrete, sweeping curves, and crisp clean lines that complement the existing monument. The Welcome, Skylight, and River Pavilions are all interconnected below-grade under a green roof where visitors can meander through the labyrinth of concrete curves. Multiple board form patterns and custom “crinkle” form liners add to the texture of the architectural concrete both above and below grade. While the “crinkle” concrete creates a wonderful acoustic effect in the performance and rehearsal rooms, the visual effect is absolutely stunning.
Robert Reinders, one of this year’s esteemed judges, stated: “This is an extraordinarily innovative project – it’s concrete art. The building’s form, exterior and interior surfaces achieved with exposed concrete, the contextual color, and creative textures are a brilliant solution for creating a modern complement to the landmark Kennedy center.”
Kennedy Center Expansion Project, Washington, DC, United States.
The awards were created to honor the visions of the most creative projects in the concrete industry, while providing a platform to recognize concrete innovation, technology, and excellence across the globe. To be eligible for participation in the Excellence Awards, projects needed to be winners at a local Chapter level and submitted by that Chapter or chosen by one of ACI’s International Partners.
In addition to the highest honor, the “Overall Excellence Award,” which was presented to the Kennedy Center Expansion Project, additional global projects recognized during the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards include:
The winning project details can be found at ACIExcellence.org. Entries for the 2021 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards are being accepted now through April 19, 2021.
Visit ACIExcellence.org for more information.
You can also vote for the People’s Choice Award – a new award for the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. Beginning October 25 and ending November 30, 2020, participants can judge and vote for their favorite concrete project entered in the Sixth Annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. Following the completion of the voting period on November 30, the American Concrete Institute will announce the winning project of the People’s Choice Award on social media. The winners will receive recognition as the People’s Choice projects winner and be given a personalized plaque.
Vote Now
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