Architectural Firm of the Year
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The American Institute of Architects bestowed the 2014 AIA Architecture Firm Award to Eskew+Dumez+Ripple the New Orleans firm that uses rigorously crafted Modernism to repair, restore, and enhance the unique cultural and historic context of their city. The AIA Architecture Firm Award, given annually, is the highest honor the AIA bestows on an architecture firm, and recognizes a practice that has consistently produced distinguished architecture for at least 10 years.
“The firm’s active civic leadership provides a stimulus for thoughtful urban reconstruction as the city heals,” wrote Julie Snow, FAIA, in a letter of recommendation. “This kind of leadership demands a generosity of time, a patience for the public process, and a lack of selfinterest that is worthy of recognition.” The award comes at a somber time for the firm. Just two days before the board’s decision, firm cofounder Allen Eskew, FAIA, died unexpectedly.
Nearly 25 years after founding their practice, partners Allen Eskew, FAIA, Steven Dumez, FAIA, and Mark Ripple, AIA, have built a culture dedicated to the advancement of next generation architects. The company has more than 100 state and local AIA design awards, including six AIA National Honor Awards, one AIA National Housing Award and one AIA Small Project Award.
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