“A spirited renovation can be just as powerful as a new building.”

“Great urban renewal project with skillful use of economic materials. Very creative exterior facade treatments; powerful interior with good design details and material selections.”

“A wonderful transformation of a prefabricated building into a dymanic and well detailed public facility”

“...A classic mix of old-school elegance and up-to-the-minute technology. At first glance, most of the room's technological enhancements are practically invisible - but make no mistake, this room can do just about anything.”

“This project creates a great statement for designers in the idea of respecting a beautiful building while still finding a way to make it feel modern. It speaks to the essence of sustainability, which is not only to be concerned about what is new, but also to respect and reuse what is already there. This project demonstrates the notion that the most sustainable building is the one not built. If sustainability emphasizes ‘leave no footsteps,’ this one seems to dance.”

“The “ship in a bottle” design and construction reclaimed a long abandoned power plant and brownfield site as a modern, environmentally sensitive office building in a renovated historic skin.”