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a publication for our Cannon Design colleagues Volume 5 Number 2
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To be one of the finest
design and project
delivery firms in the world,
contributing to a built
environment that
enhances human culture,
improving the quality of
life wherever we work.
Guiding Principles
We are a firm without
walls. Our regional
centers are linked in a
common union with
common purpose as
if all our people were
based in a single location.
We seek to work with
clients who share our
commitment to quality,
and foster the
development of long-term
relationships based on
the trust we earn through
our performance.
We seek to align
ourselves with our
clients’ goals, delivering
services that consistently
meet their quality,
schedule and cost Sabanci University Praised as International Model
objectives.
for Project Design and Delivery Excellence
We commit ourselves
to a process of In a survey of significant work abroad, Building Design Hallmarks of his design vocabulary have been incorporated
continuous quality and Construction cited Sabanci University as a well-execut- into facilities that now compete with the most technologi-
improvement, using the ed project impressive in size, scope, and complexity. cally advanced universities worldwide.
power of our imagination, Contract, a journal of interior architecture, praised Consistent with Cannon Design’s Master Plan, there
knowledge, and Cannon Design, “for creating a cutting edge campus (that) are three distinct campus zones: an academic core, a sports
experience to contribute . . . combines the cultural history of Turkey with the educa- and recreation zone, and a residential village. A 300,000 vol-
to our clients’ success. tional practices of American higher education.” ume library, one of the largest in Turkey, is the symbolic cen-
The spirit and character of Sabanci University’s 1.8 ter of the campus, adjacent to the university center, the hub
million sf campus in Istanbul, Turkey, derives from the of campus life and a business school modeled after the
work of Sinan, imperial architect of the Ottoman Empire. Harvard Business School’s case-study curriculum.
Talking Points
DEPARTMENTS
Honors go to...
Talking Points p. 2
Honors go to ...
Events ...
Media Play ...
All Around Cannon Design
Primary and Secondary p.6
Education Practice
Snapshot p. 9
For the Record
Recent Projects p. 10
EDITORIAL MISSION
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forum for sharing information that
will help Cannon Design employees
better collaborate with their
colleagues, communicate with our
clients and promote the success
of the firm.
Editor: Patricia Pitts
Editor in Chief: Cynthia J. Hilliers
Design: Kevin Opp
Contributors: Jennifer Sparks
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questions, you may contact: The Lloyd D. George Courthouse Honored With AIA Special Citation
Patricia Pitts Cannon Design’s Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building in Las Vegas, Nevada, has
ppitts@cannondesign.com been honored with a special citation by AIA Committee on Architecture for Justice, at the section’s fall
conference in Washington, DC.
“The giant articulated column is a powerful totem that will no doubt become the courthouse’s
signature in a city of signs and symbols. The courthouse creates a symbolic corner within
downtown Las Vegas, with the open side of the L embracing the city and protecting the entry
plaza from the southern sun and prevailing winds. In addition to symbolizing a federal pres-
ence in the city, the building responds to its urban surroundings, establishing a design prece-
dent for large-scale public buildings in Las Vegas.” AIA Awards Jury
Commissioned under the GSA’s Design Excellence Program, an initiative to create outstanding public
buildings that embody the finest in contemporary architectural thought, the project has already been
honored with the GSA’s prestigious Honor Award for Architecture.
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SMSU Meyer Library and Campus Information Center Detroit Medical Center Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Cancer Center
Meyer Library & Campus Information Center
Receives Two Citations for Design Excellence
Southwest Missouri State University Meyer Library & Campus
Information Center has been honored by the AIA Springfield Chapter with
two separate awards. Chosen from over 30 competition entries, the Center was
recognized with an Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture. A public jury
of community leaders also honored the SMSU project with the Public
Recognition Award.
The addition of the center with “information age” technologies
enhanced a renovated SMSU library as a magnet for productive activity and
center for campus life. The design of the building, a collaboration with Perry
Dean Rodgers & Partners, is intended to anticipate the future, creating a
sophisticated academic research, teaching and learning environment that mir-
rors the impact of technology in everyday life. A 140-foot carillon tower, now
a campus landmark, houses concert quality carillon bells, one of only three in
the state of Missouri. North Arundel Hospital Tate Cancer Center
Center for Healthcare Design Honors Weisberg Cancer Center Tate Cancer Center Honored by AIA Baltimore Chapter
Detroit Medical Center Lawrence & Idell Weisberg Cancer Center received North Arundel Hospital Tate Cancer Center received an Honorable
a Citation of Merit from the Center for Healthcare Design. In addition to design Mention for Design Excellence from AIA Baltimore Chapter. The new
excellence, this national competition recognizes work that advances planning four-story 60,000 sf Cancer Center provides treatment services in both
strategies acknowledged as positive contributors to patient treatment and healing. medical and radiation oncology, staffed by a multidisciplinary team of
Included in these considerations are: access to nature, patient control of the envi- cancer specialists from the Hospital, teamed with sub-specialists from the
ronment, easily understood wayfinding, positive distractions that foster well- University of Maryland Medical System. The Center functions as a forum
being, and space dedicated to social support by family and friends. to introduce prevention techniques and promote oncological education in
A collaborative effort with TMP Associates, the Center was designed to the surrounding community, while its design creates an environment that
improve both the patient and family experience while undergoing the lengthy positively affects patients and their families. A light-filled infusion area for
process of cancer treatment. The building is a departure from the conventional outpatient chemotherapy overlooks a terraced healing garden, as does a
healthcare facility, with architecture reflective of a warm, comfortable lodge. separate family waiting area, providing access and views to a private land-
Infusion bays and family spaces are organized around an outdoor garden, embrac- scaped garden.
ing nature as a therapeutic healing environment.
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Canisius College Montante Cultural Center
Sabanci University Arizona State Hospital Civil and Adolescent Behavorial Health Hospital
ASID Honors Canisius College Montante Cultural Center, Arizona State Hospital Receives
Sabanci University Award For Public Architecture
New York Upstate/Canada East Chapter of the American Society of Arizona State Hospital Civil and Adolescent Behavioral Health
Interior Designers has recognized both the Canisius College Montante Hospital has been recognized with the Crecordia Award for Public
Cultural Center and Sabanci University with Best in Competition Awards. Architecture by the Valley Forward Association, an organization that
“Very creative! A beautiful space – well thought-out, with great light- advocates the balance of economic development and environmental
ing and excellent planning of balcony and stage location,” were among the responsibility in the Phoenix area. The Crecordia, a Greek term mean-
juror comments. The Montante Cultural Center on the campus of ing “to grow in harmony” is the highest honor in this Environmental
Canisius College is a former Catholic Church and historic Buffalo land- Excellence Awards competition.
mark. A renovation, restoration, and adaptive re-use program transformed
this rare example of Byzantine-Lombardic architecture into a multi-pur- “A distinctive complex that weaves a story of healing, well-being and
pose, 600 seat venue suitable for cultural and academic events. This is the dignity. The Arizona State Hospital creates a sense of place that
eighth award honoring the Center which has earned national, state and meets the individual care needs of a variety of consumers in a respon-
regional recognition that includes the New York State Award of Merit for sive and therapeutic environment…This outstanding project inte-
Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse, and an American Architecture grates with our unique desert environment in appropriate and sensi-
Award from The Chicago Antheneum. tive ways. It is a cutting edge facility that represents a new paradigm
Jurors in praise of the Sabanci University design commented, in mental health care philosophies.”
“Beautiful lighting and material selections. Location and culture well
represented. A well thought-out concept throughout… wonderful connection A collaboration of Cannon Design, Gould Evans Associates, and
of spaces.” Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace’s architectural detailing, ceramics, metal- McCarthy Building Company, the 200,000 sf, 200-bed hospital com-
work and fabrics provided inspiration for the interior design of an ensemble prises three residential buildings, two patient treatment buildings and a
of buildings that form Sabanci University. The skillful integration of classic medical surgical unit. Landscaped courtyards between the individual
Turkish design elements helped shape the physical setting for an institution buildings function as community parks, providing gathering spaces for
that aspires to be ranked among with the top universities in the world. relaxation, recreation and programmed events.
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Talking Points
Events...
Sica Presents Seminar at SCUP National Firm Sponsors CUMU National Conference
Cannon Design VP Frank Sica, and Ellen Conley, PhD, Canisius Cannon Design was a major sponsor of the Ninth Annual International
College VP for Student Affairs, presented “Canisius College: Our Strategic Conference of the Coalition of University and Metropolitan Universities
Planning For Institutional and Community Renewal”, at the national conven- (CUMU), hosted by Eastern Michigan University. Entitled “Metropolitan
tion of the Society for College and University Planning. Sica and Conley Universities: Partners in the Urban Agenda”, the conference included sessions tar-
discussed how Canisius has defined strategies for growth, rebranding, and an geting urban and metropolitan leadership issues, as well as program innovations
aggressive program of community revitalization to achieve its goals. affecting student and academic affairs, institutional research and advancement,
With an urban campus located in an architecturally and historically sig- government relations and marketing.
nificant residential area of Buffalo, Canisius has assumed a vital role in redefin- Emphasizing a combination of research based learning and practical appli-
ing its campus community, the surrounding neighborhood, and the cityscape. cation, the association is dedicated to creating interdisciplinary partnerships and
In partnering with Canisius, Cannon Design has designed over $65 million of alliances with public and private organizations to resolve complex metropolitan
new construction and renovation of multiple campus facilities over the past 6 problems. Principal Dick Carlson represented the firm at the event, which show-
years. These include the Montante Cultural Center, Delavan Student cased examples of the firm’s recent work at UC Berkeley, Saint Louis, Boston, and
Housing, Koessler Center, an athletic facility, and Lyons Hall, a fine arts, Suffolk Universities as well as Canisius College.
admissions and alumni center.
Cannon Design Presents at IFMA
Principals Tom Dee and Bob Peterson were invited to present “Effective
Planning: Using Cost Modeling and Benchmarking to Control the Outcome” by
the International Facility Management Association at its recent Research &
Development Council in Boston. Established in 1980, IFMA identifies
trends, conducts research, offers educational programs, and assists corporate
and organizational facility managers in developing strategies to manage
human, facility and real estate resources.
The presentation addressed specific ways that colleges and universities
can improve their competitive position by embracing cost-effective method-
ologies that foster communication and collaboration in both academic and
laboratory environments.
Saint Louis University Museum of Art
University of California, Berkeley Centralized Dining and Student Services Building
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Perspectives
Building a National
K - 12 Practice
Kullerkupp Siracuse Freschi Coleman Yazdani
twofold: one, state and local governments recognize that one of their most prized
renewable resources is children. While reducing the level of investment in
Education and educational facilities remain a education may temporarily reduce an annual budget shortfall, in the long run it
can negatively influence the prospects for community growth and renewal.
focus of public debate, influenced by new directions in Secondly, education today has become life-long learning, cutting across all age
teaching and technology, changing economic, social groups from pre-K to age 60 and beyond. It serves multiple constituents.
More specifically, several states have instituted policies whereby students
and legislative forces and charged with an expanding who maintain a B average in the junior/senior high school years can be admit-
ted to a state institution of higher learning tuition-free. Since colleges and
mission by the communities they serve. universities have a huge stake in the quality of their student enrollment, they
can act to influence K-12 policies to ensure incoming students are well pre-
Design for education has long been part of pared academically. The goals of K-12 and higher education are becoming
strategically aligned in the pursuit of academic achievement.
Cannon Design’s practice. Recently, Hans Kullerkupp,
Rollie: We can see evidence of this in our own work for school districts like
Mehrdad Yazdani, Bruno Freschi, Carol Siracuse, and
Cornwall and Chester Union where students are taking advanced place-
Roland Coleman gathered for a rountable discussion ment and college courses. Not only has the line separating high school from
college been blurred, in many cases it hardly exists any longer.
of the current issues and trends in education as they
relate to the challenges and opportunities for the What sets us apart from others in planning and design for primary
and secondary education?
K-12 practice.
Hans: Our constant challenge is to remain on the cutting edge of educational
planning, to remain the experts. We are committed to advancing thought leader-
ship and design excellence and to partnering with our clients to achieve their
How has Cannon Design developed its national practice vision. We work to earn their trust and confidence, building a relationship where
in public education? the client knows we have their best interests in mind. These are our core values
and the essence of our practice.
Hans: Even though educational systems must always respond to their local
and regional imperatives, paradoxically, many of the challenges individual Rollie: And these principles are reflected in our approach and our process. In the
localities face are challenges their counterparts face all across the country. As a past, a common issue in educational planning was the failure to build communi-
national firm, we are uniquely positioned to provide any school or district ty consensus, a sense of community equity. Individual building projects were
with the knowledge and experience we've gained from addressing these chal- designed and delivered in isolation, without the benefit of a comprehensive facil-
lenges in many different parts of the country. ities assessment or master plan. In the end, some constituents in the community
Sharing this knowledge has enormous value, especially at a time when were pleased; others less so. We encourage the development of master or even
educators and school boards are desperately looking for better ideas, ways, and “mini” plans for the entire school district as a vehicle for identifying the issues,
means. While the need to constantly do more with less often fuels innovation, developing alternatives, evaluating options and establishing priorities. We seek to
most clients also realize that not all experiments succeed. Therefore, we've engage every stakeholder – parents, students, teachers, administration, the public
worked to develop a practice that offers not only the creativity and ingenuity – in discussion and dialogue so that we build the consensus necessary for success.
to facilitate innovation, but equally important, offers the advantage of We also have the benefit of an in-house Construction Services Group
bringing to our clients the knowledge of proven innovations that have been who provide sophisticated conceptual budgeting and critical path schedul-
tested in other regions. This way, educators or school boards that seek to avail ing services. The quality and reliability of this information gives stakehold-
themselves of the best practices nationally, but have neither the the time, ers and decision-makers the confidence to reach informed choices at the
resources or appetite to "experiment" with novel theories, can reach a level of earliest stages of the project.
achievement they might not be otherwise able to attain. We believe knowl-
edge is power, and this is powerful stuff.
We’ve talked about the planning process. How do we approach design?
How has the K-12 practice changed over the last 10 years?
Mehrdad: Schools are part of the fabric of the community. They are civic
Bruno: Over the past decade, we’ve seen the development of important link- buildings that need to engage the community and reflect their importance as
ages between the K-12 sector and higher education and can point to specific a place for education, a place our children experience daily. In approaching a
initiatives launched in more than 10 states. The reason for these linkages is project, we consider a number of factors: How do schools reflect and reinforce
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the goals of the education system? How do they relate to their community and Carol: The way students learn and the way teachers teach changes from year
surroundings? Environmentally, climate can greatly influence building design. to year, so flexibility is one of our key design objectives. Currently, especially
For example, at a middle school in Long Beach, California, currently in in the larger school districts, there is a movement that seeks to achieve a more
design, nearly all of the circulation will take place outdoors in covered spaces personalized level of interaction and feeling of community by dividing the
and we’re creating outdoor teaching environments that can be used year greater student population into smaller groups, often called “houses” or teams.
round. In Southern California, schools are very comfortable without interior These are, of course, implications for building design and we must provide a
air conditioning or heated corridors, a condition that would be unrealistic in variety of spaces, from large spaces where two teams of 25 can join to become
other climatic zones. a class of 50 to smaller administrative offices where team teachers can meet to
An almost universal challenge in coordinate instructional plans. Even
large metropolitan cities nationwide is within the conventional classroom, a
the lack of land. Communities can no teacher needs to employ different
longer assemble or afford the acreages instructional methods ranging from
that conventional schools require. As small group project-based learning to
designers and planners, our challenge individual electronic-based research.
becomes creating appropriate campus In addition, some high schools
environments in a limited amount of and middle schools are now establish-
space. In some places we’re exploring ing “academies” within the traditional
“joint use” of facilities between the curriculum. Students still study math,
school and the community. We are try- English and social studies, but there is
ing to locate the schools in close prox- a special emphasis on a specific area of
imity to public parks so that the school interest, like performing arts or science,
districts and communities can jointly which impacts the building program
use these open fields for sports and and design.
recreational activities. In return, dis- We must provide the flexibility to
tricts would open their gyms, libraries accommodate innovations that we can’t
and multipurpose rooms to community imagine today. Since children learn in
activities. different ways, educators are searching to
Expansion is also an issue, especial- define and create the ideal environment
ly in cases where existing schools were where every child has an equal chance to
designed as one-story buildings on fairly succeed. Equity is very critical.
expansive campuses, but without
consideration for growth. Today, we
acknowledge there must be sound mas- And the other challenges and
ter planning so that schools can expand opportunities?
in a predictable and logical fashion.
Mehrdad: In many regions of the coun-
try, we have long neglected our schools
What is the role of the building and our education system. Now, with a
itself in the educational process? renewed interest in school construction, I
Does it support the curriculum or believe we can play a significant role in
is it an enabling tool? forming and shaping not only the physical environments, but also the way our
children are educated. We can and should capitalize upon this opportunity.
Bruno: The answer is both … and the issue is one of technology. Certainly, it’s
the advent of the electronic age, but more importantly, education now entails Rollie: Schools are living institutions that must survive and thrive in their
new dimensions in self-instruction and demands for open and easy access to social, political and economic context at both the local and national level.
information. In both K-12 and higher education, the infrastructure is now serv- The competition is not simply for limited funds, but for daily and year-round
ing students who can learn without the conventional classroom – they require access to quality educational opportunities. As school architects, our chal-
only access to information. lenge is to take a leadership role, acting as facilitators in the problem-solving
As we go forward, the definition of a classroom will continue to change, as process. But, beyond the bricks and mortar issues, the real magic of educa-
will the definition of a schoolhouse. Tradition may call for customizing the tion lies in the human dynamics of wanting to learn, wanting to teach, and
school building, but an approach that once worked well for one generation will creating the opportunity to make that interaction happen. With a collabora-
not work for future generations. We must recognize that buildings need to tive mindset focused on meeting educational challenges, quality architecture
respond to ever-changing living, learning and socializing influences. can become the catalyst, stimulating each child to explore, pursue, and
achieve their potential.
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Cannon Design Presents at
SCUP Pacific Regional Conference
The Society for College and University Planning invited Cannon
Design to present “Social Space on Campus: Backlash to the Virtual World?”
at the Pacific Regional Conference entitled, “Report Card on Technology:
Assessing the Impact on Higher Education”.
Craig Hamilton’s presentation dealt with the impact of technology on
student living and learning as potentially isolating in terms of life experiences.
This increases the need for emphasis on student recreation and life facilities
as a focus for community and communication. Surveys and case studies of
campuses in the University of California system, the California State system,
and peer institutions such as the PAC 10 schools were cited to illustrate
trends in planning, scaling, and programming responsive social spaces.
Cannon Design Presents
USC Parkside International Residence College
at Greenbuild 2003
Melanie Berkmeyer, Colleen McKenna, and Eric Lindstrom presented
“Going for the Gold: Teaming Sports Facilities and Sustainable Design”, at
Greenbuild 2003, the U.S. Green Buildings Council International Conference.
Greenbuild is a new initiative focusing on advancements in sustain-
able design. This inaugural event highlighted benchmarks of sustainabil-
ity in site location and development, water use, energy, materials,
indoor environmental quality, biophelia, health and productivity.
Berkmeyer, McKenna and Lindstrom contend that sports facilities
nationwide appear to be struggling to incorporate principles of sustainable
design. Their presentation reviewed how best to integrate sustainable design
strategies into traditional systems, building standards, and design philoso-
phies without compromising the competitive and recreational activities.
Pukszta, Posada Present at
Outpatient Care Institute
Texas Christian University Student Recreation Center
Associate Principal Mike Pukszta and Senior Associate Lou Posada
were invited to present “Maximizing Outpatient Capacity” by the
Outpatient Care Institute, an association of healthcare providers whose
focus is cancer care and the identification of strategies for programmatic
enhancement and success.
Pukszta and Posada discussed innovations in cancer center design,
illustrated by three Cannon Design projects as examples of new healing
environments. Detroit Medical Center Weisberg Cancer Center is a free-
standing facility sited in a wooded area, designed to create a warm, com-
fortable “lodge-like” environment. The recently completed North Arundel
Hospital Tate Cancer Center is a 60,000 sf facility providing both medical
and radiation oncological services. BJC Center for Advanced Medicine
Siteman Cancer Center accommodates over 50,000 treatments annually in
an urban setting.
BJC Healthcare/Washington University Medical Center
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Sports Professionals Present
at Build Boston
Cannon Design sports professionals presented a workshop entitled,
“Feasibility Studies for New Construction, Renovations, and Additions – A
Primer” at Build Boston, a premier event for the North American building
industry, drawing over 13,500 design and construction professionals.
Using examples of sports work nationwide, Tim Whitney, Karl Leabo,
and Colleen McKenna discussed the feasibility study process and its value as
an analytical tool to reconcile the impact of existing facilities, program
demands, campus master plan guidelines and land use considerations.
Boston University Track and Tennis Center
Snapshot...
Cannon Design Sponsors Senior Healthcare of many different users, including patients, visitors, medical staff, and admin-
Design Studio at UIUC istrative personnel. Perhaps that is why healthcare is rarely studied in academ-
ic practice - but it should be.”
For Kent Turner, Mike Pukszta, Mike Jackson, Punit Jain, David Polzin, and Three design charrettes were followed by a studio exercise - the design
George Nikolajevich, the term “back to school” took on new meaning when of a 50-bed rural hospital - later supplemented by site visits to Cannon’s St.
they served as mentors for Architecture 372 - a Senior Healthcare Design Louis office and BJC Healthcare Center for Advanced Medicine. This
Studio at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the first time a 750,000 sf flagship facility consolidates services for seventeen multidiscipli-
design firm has sponsored an event of this kind at the School of Architecture. nary clinical centers and has been honored with three national citations for
Taught by Professor of Architecture and Chair of Design Program planning and design excellence.
Faculty, Kathryn Anthony, PhD., the course has as its objectives the develop- During one class, UIUC alumnus Kent Turner introduced Jim
ment of healthcare design as a specialty practice, including an understanding Liberman, Planning Director at BJC Healthcare, who gave the students
of emerging theories, trends and issues associated with the inpatient and out- the benefit of the client perspective first hand. Mike Pukszta comments,
patient environments. “Throughout the course, we stressed
Cannon Design’s participation the need for thorough research into the
in the studio was cited by Professor complex user requirements before
Anthony at this year’s AIA national beginning design, a point that
healthcare convention in Denver as a Professor Anthony informed us is often
model for professional involvement overlooked in the teaching studio.
in the education of young architects. “Cannon Design’s sponsorship also
The AIA Academy of Architecture for enabled the school to hire a teaching
Health has often stated that students assistant, something new for a senior
benefit from exposure to healthcare level design studio. With this resource,
design as a window into the possibili- the school was able to document the
ties of architectural practice. entire design studio on the Web as well
“Healthcare environments pose “Working with Cannon Design last semester was especially helpful, as critique the work from our offices in
a unique set of design opportunities St. Louis. When the course ended, the
given the subject matter of our healthcare studio. When we started,
and constraints that distinguish them material was archived for future
we knew little about this building type and their expertise and feed-
from other building types,” stated design research. This has been a great
Professor Anthony. “They are back were essential to our learning process…” experience for both Cannon Design
unusually complex, serving the needs and the students.”
Erin Blankenstein, Senior
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For the Record
Recent Work...
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1 University of Alabama at Birmingham 3 National Cathedral School 5 North Arundel Hospital
School of Medicine Athletic Center Tate Cancer Center
2 Texas Christian University 4 Kyonggi University 6 City of Beverly Hills
Student Recreation Center Teleconferencing Auditorium Reverse Osmosis
Water Treatment Plant
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7 Evanston/Skokie School District 9 Suffolk University 11 Sabanci University
Joseph E. Hill Education Center Somerset Street Residence Hall
8 University of California at Berkley 10 University of South Carolina 12 Cornwall Central School District
Centralized Dining & Strom Thrumond Fitness & High School
Student Services Building Wellness Center
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Talking Points
Media Play...
American School & University Global e Architect
Design Solutions Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse,
SMSU Meyer Library & Campus Information Center Buffalo Niagara International Airport Passenger Terminal
Southwest Missouri State University Meyer Library & Campus Global e Architect selected two Cannon Design projects, the Buffalo
Information Center was featured in the 2003 American School & University International Airport Passenger Terminal and Lloyd D. George U.S.
Architectural Portfolio, after its selection by a jury of design professionals Courthouse for inclusion in its inaugural architectural project profiles. Since
and educational planners. Cannon Design provided programming and 1999, Global e Architect.com has been dedicated to promoting the work of the
planning services for the 235,700 sf expansion and renovation program, architectural profession and its contributions to the built environment. Both
which houses traditional print and micro-text collections in the existing projects were cited as examples of creative and responsive design.
facility, and new broadcast studios, electronic classrooms, media labs, and The 437,000 sf Lloyd D. George United States Courthouse creates a link
distance learning facilities in the adjoining Campus Information Center. between commercial and judicial redevelopment, contributes to the life and
In “University Library Gets Rave Reviews”, Design Solutions profiled identity of Las Vegas, and establishes a new gateway to the downtown area.
the project for its superior use of wood as a design element. Project archi- Reflecting the open spirit of the people and places of Western New
tect Tom Bergmann noted that the library, “...was designed with very large, York, the Buffalo Niagara International Airport forms a distinctive “Gateway
open and flexible spaces. The woodwork and cabinetry are intended to float to Buffalo Niagara”. The double curvature of the terminal roof slopes to the
within these spaces as gently curved, tactile objects that draw the eye and visu- center, and corners arc upward to the sky, suggesting the moment of flight.
ally connect the loft-like rooms.” The $29 million project was a collaboration The project has been previously recognized with an Energy and Technology
with Perry Dean Rogers & Partners. Award by ASHRAE, as well as an AIA award for design excellence.
BJC Healthcare/Washington University Medical Center Brigham and Women’s Hospital Ruth and Carl Shapiro Pavilion
Buffalo Niagara International Airport Passenger Terminal/GBIA Design Group
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Healthcare Design Buffalo Business First
Brigham & Women’s Hospital Shapiro Pavilion Lima outlines technology innovations
Healthcare Design recognized Cannon Design for design of the “Throw out the blueprints... high tech construction design is better, faster
Brigham & Women’s Hospital Ruth & Carl Shapiro Pavilion in its annual easier, and more fun too," was the headline of a Business First interview with
architectural showcase of design for healthcare. Located atop a 16-story Cannon Vice President Gus Lima. Discussing the impact of the technolog-
hospital patient tower, the Shapiro Pavilion offers special amenities accom- ical revolution on the design and construction process, Gus describes how
modating the demanding personal and business needs of its VIP patients in new advances have enabled workers to deliver greater speed, control and
the atmosphere of an elegant club or hotel. efficiency beyond the standard practice of computer-aided design. He cites
examples that range from the use of PDAs and cameras in the field to cap-
ture construction progress, to sophisticated software that can model struc-
“This is without a doubt the best healing environment we had tural loads or control fabrication in the shop.
the opportunity to examine. Beginning with the brilliant plan,
the architect has created a series of flexible, social spaces
unique in the body of work we reviewed. . .the beautiful space, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
exceptional accommodation of privacy, and support of Turner on architecture as a catalyst for change
patients’ on-going family and business interaction reflects a
healing environment rather than a traditional hospital unit . . . In a wide-ranging interview conducted by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
it works.” AIA Jury Principal Kent Turner was asked to comment on the design philosophy of
Cannon Design’s practice and such recently completed projects as the BJC
Siteman Cancer Center and Shaw Park Plaza office tower before discussion
Recreational Sports & Fitness turned to architecture's ability to change the human condition. Observing
Ursinus College that, “Architects are a conflicted bunch, pulled by artistic convictions, client wish-
es and demands of the marketplace,” Kent chose to paraphrase Albert Einstein
Ursinus College Sports & Recreation Facility appeared in Recreational Sports saying, “Given a choice between expertise and imagination, I'll take imagina-
& Fitness, a journal published by NIRSA that showcases outstanding exam- tion ...Expertise has limits. The issue becomes what can we do to change the
ples of sports planning and design. The building has quickly become one of world? ...Designing buildings can and should be a catalyst for positive change.”
the key recruiting tools for the college in its quest to attract top students.
Ursinus athletic director Brian Thomas said,“Whether they are athletes or non-
athletes, the first word out of parents’ and prospective students’ mouths is, ‘Wow!’”
Ursinus College
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Talking Points
News Briefs...
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➀ Gus Lima ➁ Wallace Whetham ➂ (l–r) Mark Mendell, Peter Hourihan, and from Suffolk University, Nicholas Macaronis, Chairman, Board of Trustees; David Sargent, President;
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Joseph Kennedy, Director of Facilities Planning; Nancy Stoll, Dean of Students. ➃ David Body (l) accepting an award from Mick Deluca, Director of Cultural and Recreational Affairs
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➄ (l–r) Mike Owens, NBC reporter, Lyda Krewson, St. Louis City Alderman, Kent Turner, Sally and George Nikolajevich.
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Lima named Director of Construction Administration UCLA Honors Body
VP Gustavo Lima has been appointed to lead a new firm-wide initia- Principal David Body was honored by UCLA at the 20th anniversary
tive focused on the quality, consistency and efficiency of Cannon Design’s celebration of the opening of the John Wooden Center. The university recog-
Construction Administration Services. The initiative focuses on people, nized David for his vision and leadership during the original planning and
practices, and tools, using new measures for professional development, design of the Wooden Center as well as his continued support as the Center
mentoring, standardization and continuous improvement feedback. As expanded over the years. Named for UCLA’s famed basketball coach, the John
Director of Construction Administration, Gus will coordinate practices Wooden Center is considered a seminal building in the development of cam-
and procedures nationwide. pus facilities. At the time it was built, the Center was one-of-a-kind, a major
Trained both as an architect and a construction manager, Gus has more departure from the traditional student gymnasium, incorporating natural
than 25 years of experience and was instrumental in the development of light, a high degree of transparency, white walls, carpeted floors and the exten-
many of our now standard Construction Services operational procedures. sive use of glass, art, and plantings in a new design aesthetic.
The project became a milestone in David’s career, leading him to national
prominence. As student recreation centers have now become a fixture of academ-
Whetham named Director of Technical Quality ic life, the Wooden Center remains a benchmark for campuses across the country.
VP Wallace Whetham will lead a firm-wide technical quality initiative
aimed at advancing the development and implementation of Cannon Suffolk University Dedicates New Student Residence
Design’s technical quality processes and best practice standards. As Director
of Technical Quality, Wally’s activities include implementation of the Quality Cannon Design’s Mark Mendell and Peter Hourihan joined the Suffolk
Assurance/Quality Control program, mentoring professional staff to foster University community, political and business leaders in dedicating the 345-
technical excellence, building-science innovation, and continuous quality bed Somerset Street Residence. The 19-story building, which occupies a site
improvement. In addition, Wally will lead efforts to apply best practice doc- of only 8,700 sf, successfully complements the character of its historic Beacon
uments, references, details and templates specific to specialty building types. Hill neighborhood and supports the University’s evolution from a commuter
Wally played a leading role in the establishment of Cannon University school to a residential campus. A notable feature of the building is the “light
and spearheaded the firm initiative to be named an AIA Continuing harvesting” atrium, which functions as a key organizing element, and is the
Education Provider. He also serves as Cannon Design’s technical represen- principal design tool in achieving sustainable design goals for this building,
tative at the AIA Large Firm Roundtable. one of the “greenest” in Boston.
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Professional Recognition...
Mendell Elected to AIA College of Fellows
One of the highest individual honors the AIA can
bestow is elevation to Fellowship. This honor recog-
nizes individual achievement, and significant contri-
butions to the profession. In investiture ceremonies
held during the 2003 AIA National Convention, in
San Diego, Mark Mendell was recognized for his
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leadership in establishing design excellence as a core
value and cultural focus within the large firm environment.
Beyond his leadership role within Cannon Design, Mark repre-
sents the firm at the AIA Large Firm Roundtable, and serves on the
boards of cultural, educational and community organizations. These
include the the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Martin House
Restoration Corporation, the University of the Middle East, and the
former Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, where he was recently
elected chairman of the Board.
The recipient of twenty major awards, examples of his work have
been published in the general media, professional journals and college
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textbooks. His innovative design of the Occidental Chemical Center
6 (l–r) Lisa DesJardins, Suzanne Banzer, Anna Hernandez/Luna Textiles, Jack Poulin,
has been hailed as one of the most energy-efficient office buildings in
Alisa Churchill, Kate Wendt 7 Cannon Design’s winning team and famed mascot
the world. In 1999, the project was honored with one of the first
Building Energy Stars, the federal government's highest award for out-
standing energy performance. Mark is the third Cannon Design leader
Community Connections to be inducted into the College of Fellows, joining Bob Newsom and
George Nikolajevich.
• Cannon Design teams from Buffalo, Boston, and New York participated in
their respective city’s recent Corporate Challenge races. Particularly challeng-
ing was the New York City competition in Central Park, which took place in
a driving rainstorm. But like the U.S. Post Office, neither rain nor hail, nor
dark of night kept the runners from their appointed task. “I’m really glad we
stuck with it,” stated Luis Fernandez. “It proved to be about bonding and
attaining a goal, about perseverance rather than competition.” Nikolajevich Exhibit at Sheldon Art Galleries
• In St. Louis, Cannon Design overcame what appeared insurmountable
odds to post its first victory in the McCarthy Charity Softball Tournament. A well attended reception marked the opening of “Retrospective: The
Proceeds from the event are donated to charity. Posting a 0-14 record over the Architecture of George Nikolajevich,” a major exhibit mounted by the Sheldon
past seven years, the Cannon Design team, led by Brian Bieker, Steve Brown Art Galleries, St. Louis, Missouri, following the publication of the
and the team’s spirited mascot,“Pat the Puppy”, prevailed. Coming out of left Nikolajevich monograph by Balcony Press. Announcing the event, St. Louis
field for a post game interview, Tom Bergmann credited the victory to daz- Design magazine praised George’s work, “for its quiet sculptural quality, unex-
zling base running, somewhat unconventional hitting equipment, and the pected special solutions, and authentic expression. Striving for a sense of com-
team’s dapper uniforms, courtesy of the firm. “Sometimes it’s more important munity both outside and inside the structures he designs, Nikolajevich is
to look good than to be good,” stated Tom. thoughtful about the ways in which people will experience the spaces ...(He)
• Led by interior designer Susan Spaulding, a team from Cannon Design’s finds unique and stimulating ways to create a powerful sense of place and
Boston office headed down the fashion runway as part of the grand finale of human interaction.”
Interior Design Boston 2003, an educational conference organized by St. Louis Post Dispatch Architecture Critic Robert W. Duffey was particu-
International Interior Design Association. The team designed and modeled larly complimentary of Nikolajevich’s ink and watercolor drawings, “as yet
couture fashions made from interior materials such as fabric and carpet, another layer of pleasure,” which, “reveal the fundamental, unconscious ele-
adopting a James Bond 007 persona in celebrating the event’s theme, ment that sets his work aside ...that is the lyrical freshness that emerges from a
“Staying Alive in Tough Economic Times”. generous, intelligent soul.”
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On the Boards
New Opportunities...
Rankings...
Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania
Design of a new 200-bed student housing complex.
Modern Healthcare
Ave Maria University, Naples, Florida Modern Healthcare has again ranked Cannon Design among the
Campus planning and building design for the first new Catholic university leaders with year 2002 results placing the firm at 15th for work at
to be established in America in 40 years, serving a projected enrollment home and abroad.
of 5000 students.
Bernkopf, Goodman & Baseman, LLP, Boston, Massachusetts Interior Design
Interior design of law offices. In Interior Design’s “100 Giants Survey”, the firm ranked
1st in design for education and 2nd in design
BJC Healthcare, St. Louis, Missouri for healthcare.
Healthcare planning for a 488-bed satellite hospital.
Blue Ridge Healthcare System, Morgantown, North Carolina Engineering News Record
Programming, planning and design of a $70 million modernization Cannon Design ranked 10th in
program for two hospitals. healthcare, 10th in sports,
17th in education, and
Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts 23rd in general building in
Programming and design of a 430,000 sf law school. ENR’s Top 500 Design
Firm Survey.
Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, New York
Planning to convert the Caledonian Campus to an ambulatory care center.
California Department of Veteran Affairs, Sacramento, California
Design of two 35,000 sf, 60 bed healthcare facilities. Mass Transit Administration of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland
Indefinite delivery contract for on-call project development, environmental
Chapman University, Orange, California and preliminary design services.
Design for a new $10 million football stadium and aquatic center.
State University of New York College at Brockport, Brockport, New York
Children’s Hospital of Boston, Boston, Massachusetts Feasibility and program study for a new field house.
Design to relocate major research departments within the 13-story
Enders Building. University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California
Design of an 88,000 sf addition to the student center.
City of Richmond, Richmond, Canada
Master planning as part of the city’s strategic plan. Univ. of Massachusetts Memorial Healthcare, Worchester, Massachusetts
Expansion of the Breast Center.
City of Victoria, Victoria, Canada
Consulting services as part of the city’s Recreation Renewal Plan. University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
Planning for the renovation of a residential dining facility.
Claxton Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, New York
Renovations of an existing cancer treatment center and an addition on the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Honolulu, Hawaii
medical center campus. Design for a new 55,000 sf fruit fly research and production facility.
Illinois Institute of Technology Research Institute, Chicago, Illinois U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Norfolk, Virginia
Design of renovations to the 35,000 sf life science research building. Planning for the redevelopment of surplus Navy Real Property.
Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles, California United Way, Boston, Massachusetts
Design of a new 88,000 sf, $17 million wellness and health center. Design of a 55,000 sf headquarters.
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