WASHINGTON – June 24, 2021 - The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has unveiled the winning projects for the 2021 edition of the AIA Small Projects Awards. Now in its eighteenth year, the awards were established by the Small Project Design (SPD) Knowledge Community to “recognize small-project practitioners for the high quality of their work.” The initiative also seeks to raise awareness of the value and excellence that architects can apply to projects regardless of size, brief, or scope.
Atelier Xi’s Peach Hut project is among the eleven winners this year. It is also the first winning entry of the award from outside of North America in the past ten years. Past recipients of the award includes Marlon Blackwell Architect, Olson Kundig, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, and Bjarke Ingels Group etc.
“A joyful yet efficient and compact design,” noted the jury. “The project addresses community needs and sources local employment and purchasing opportunities in a great site and setting. It soars above the tree line, providing vistas through its strategically placed apertures and fenestration. A great example of structural rationality with aesthetic appeal.”
2021年6月24日，美国建筑师协会(AIA)于总部华盛顿公布了今年美国建筑师协会小型项目奖的获奖项目。该奖项自2003年成立起至今已至第十八届，致力于“表扬小型项目设计实践中的高质量作品。”该奖项还旨在对于建筑师可提升项目价值和卓越性的重要作用提高关注，无论其规模、功能或范围大小。
一树建筑作品桃屋荣幸位列本年度十一个获奖项目之中，也是近十年来第一个来自北美以外地区的获奖作品。此前该奖项的获奖者包括：Marlon Blackwell, Olson Kundig, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, 和Bjarke Ingels Group(BIG)等。
对于桃屋项目，评审团点评到：“这是一个令人愉悦但高效且紧凑的设计。” “该项目回应了社区需求，并在美好的场地和环境中帮助了当地就业和销售机会。它在桃树丛上方翱翔，通过其巧妙设置的洞口和开窗打开视野。一个兼具结构合理性和美感的很好的例子。”
Visit AIA’s website for more information on the Small Project Awards program.
可访问AIA网站获得更多奖项信息。
https://www.aia.org/resources/6409125-2021-small-project-awards
About AIA
Founded in 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200 international, state and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing.
关于美国建筑师协会(AIA)
美国建筑师协会(AIA)成立于 1857 年，一直致力于创造更有价值、更健康、更安全和更可持续的建筑、邻里和社区。通过 200 多个国际、州和地方分会，AIA倡导促进经济活力和公共福祉的公共策略。