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Award
- Public Building of the Year


Project - Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center


Category - Institutional


Project Location - Silver Spring, Maryland


Architects - SmithGroup


Associated Architects -


Owner/Developer - Montgomery College


Contractor - Bovis Lend Lease


Photographer(s) - Alan Karchmer


Jury Comments - This is a building that asks to be experienced, offering a real sense of discovery to its occupants. The freshness of the detailing and articulation of  interior systems maintains an attitude which separates it from most institutional projects. The clarity of the plan is very compelling in its relationship to the street. As we discussed, the building does hold the corner very well.  Also, the overall organization of the building on the site clearly is a project which fits within the site context and the community.  This building is definitely an urban landmark, a landmark of its time.