Award Video
If you pursuing an award or celebrating one you received, stand out from the crowd and tell a compelling story that engages the judges and future clients alike.
Highlight key features, present applied theory, give context for decisions, and give voice to your users through short films tailored to your project.
Examples
2013 AIA MN AIA Young Architect Award
Project Details
Commissioned by: AIA Minnesota
Date: Winter 2013
The American Institute of Architects Minnesota
bestowed the 2013 Young Architect Award upon
Eric Amel, AIA, of MSR;
Meredith Hayes Gordon, AIA, of Perkins + Will;
Meghan Kell, AIA, of Kell Architects;
Ryan Kronzer, AIA, of the Southwest Light Rail Transit Project; and
David O'Brien Wagner, AIA, of SALA Architects.
These video interviews with the winners were filmed at the University of Minnesota Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis. -architecturemn.com
2013 Affordable Housing Design Award
Project Details
Project: Renaissance Box
Commissioned by: AIA Minnesota & The McKnight Foundation
Architect: LHB
Developer: Aeon
Builder: Frerichs Construction
Date: Fall 2013
PRODUCTION Description
"Renaissance Box, an inspired renovation of an historic shoe factory in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, into 70 units of LEED-Gold affordable housing, was awarded the 2013 Affordable Housing Design Award by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Minnesota and the McKnight Foundation. Aeon developed the project, and LHB Corp. is the architect. This video tells the story of the project and its impact on the community.
- architecturemn.com
PRODUCTION NOTES
With feedback and experience from Higher Ground, the AIA and myself wanted to take a slightly different spin on how we presented what Renaissance Box achieves in it's location and design. Focusing on the purpose more than specific design details, in order to tell a motivational piece to the community of architects, developers, and builders who are committed to making a difference.
2012 Affordable Housing Design Award
Project Details
Project: Higher Ground
Commissioned by: AIA Minnesota & The McKnight Foundation
Architect: Cermak Rhoades Architects
Developer/Owner: Catholic Charities
Builder: Frerichs Construction
Date: Spring 2013
PRODUCTION Description
"AIA Minnesota architects have a rich history of creating quality design,” says AIA Minnesota Past President, Jon Buggy, AIA. “We believe excellent design should be accessible to all. Through this first affordable housing design award, we demonstrate that belief and commitment. The recipient chosen to receive this inaugural award clearly reflects the impact that design has on a quality affordable housing project.”
“The McKnight Foundation supports a range of affordable housing strategies and systems to increase family stability and link families to opportunities,” explains Kate Wolford, McKnight’s president.
“Within that work, the Affordable Housing Design Award will help highlight the crucial role of design and architecture in the creation of affordable housing that is good both for people and for place — a critically important community asset.”
- architecturemn.com
PRODUCTION NOTES
As the first recipient of the Affordable Housing Design Award, the AIA wanted to use this opportunity to both introduce the award to the broader public as well as honor the design strategies that Higher Ground pioneers and incorporates - Ryan Siemers