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- June 15, 2010
ROTH + SHEPPARD ARCHITECTS WINS FIVE PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS FOR DESIGN OF NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITIES
The American Institute of Architects' Academy of Architecture for Justice [AIA/AAJ] recognizes Denver-based design firm for notable projects across Western United States
DENVER, Colorado—June 15, 2010—Roth + Sheppard Architects, a leading Denver-based architectural firm known for its law enforcement, restaurant, retail and entertainment design throughout the West, today announced their acceptance of five 2010 AIA/AAJ Justice Facilities Review Awards for the programming and design of recently completed facilities.
AIA/AAJ is a 1,400-plus member organization tasked with promoting the exchange of information and knowledge between AIA members, professional organizations and the public to foster high-quality planning, design and delivery of justice architecture. As the nation's most recognized organization for promoting excellence in law enforcement facilities, these awards recognize projects that operate efficiently, safely and securely; contribute to more livable and sustainable communities; elevate the stature of these institutions within society; create a positive environment for those who visit, work, and live there; and achieve prudent stewardship of public funds.
Of the 42 projects submitted by architecture firms across the U.S., Roth + Sheppard received two of only five Citations awarded in 2010—the highest award possible—and three additional Merit awards [all listed below]:
Name: Colorado Bureau of Investigations Regional Facility, Grand Junction, Colorado
Award: Citation Award
Role: Design Architect / Architectural Program [Architect of Record: Blythe Group, Grand Junction, CO]
Name: Los Angeles Police Department, Harbor Replacement Station and Jail
Award: Citation Award
Role: Associate Architect / Law Enforcement Planning and Design Consultant [Architect of Record: Perkins & Will, Los Angeles, CA]
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Name: Flatrock Regional Public Safety Training Facility, Adams County, Colorado: Award: Merit Award
Role: Architectural Program / Site Design / Conceptual Design
Name: Los Angeles Police Department, Rampart Police Station
Award: Merit Award
Role: Associate Architect / Law Enforcement Planning and Design Consultant [Architect of Record: Perkins & Will, Los Angeles, CA]
Name: Los Angeles Police Department Police Administration Building
Award: Merit Award
Role: AECOM / Roth + Sheppard Joint Venture [Law Enforcement Planning and Design]
All projects will be published in the organization's 2010 AIA/AAJ Justice Facilities Review Awards Program Publication, the most reliable source for current trends in national justice building design.
Roth + Sheppard Architects:
Founded in 1983, Denver-based Roth + Sheppard Architects, is recognized for its elegant, yet functional public safety architecture and highly innovative restaurant, retail and entertainment spaces that transcend expectations while creating memorable experiences. With more than 50 awards from AIA, ASID, IIDA and other design associations over the last two decades, Roth + Sheppard has contributed to the planning and design of more than 40 law enforcement facilities across the nation, as well as 80 restaurants and high-end retail stores. Recent completed projects include the Atlanta Public Safety Headquarters; the Los Angeles Police Department's [LAPD] New Headquarters Facility; the LAPD's Harbor Area Police Station & Jail, the LAPD's Rampart Area Police Station; the Kauai Main Police Facility & Emergency Operations Center; the Lancaster Public Safety Headquarters [Texas], the Colorado Bureau of Investigations Regional Criminal Justice Facility; the Town of Milliken Police Department & Meeting Hall Facility [Colorado]; the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Administration and Coroner's Facility [Colorado]; and the Dallas Police Department's South Central Substation.