Omar Akkari, Urban Designer, No Phone Number Available
Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 9:08 a.m.
Update: 09/12/2017
Spokane Mayor's Urban Design Awards People's Choice Award Voting Begins Soon - September 18th!
The year 2017 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Spokane Mayor's Urban Design Awards and another opportunity to celebrate people who are building the city of choice. These biennial awards highlight the importance of creative thought, technical proficiency, and the relationship of good urban design to our city's economic health and overall well-being. Mayor Condon will announce the awards; and award winners will receive a certificate of recognition and have their projects displayed on the city's website as well as on the third floor of City Hall.
These awards are intended to build a city-wide awareness of and discussion about how good design, as part of thoughtful city planning, makes Spokane a more functional, beautiful, and inspiring city to live in.
There are various definitions, but for the purpose of these awards, the following definitions shed some light on the terms.
"The public realm is the space to which the public has right of access and the setting for street life."
The Spokane Tribal Gathering Place
"Urban design is the thoughtful development of spaces that are the setting for street life and activities. It draws together the many components required for functionality, place-making, and sustainability to form places with distinct beauty and identity."
The Nest Plaza at Kendall Yards
The design of our public realm matters because we collectively own these spaces. The public realm includes features that everyone can see or access, and they shape people's opinions about Spokane and whether it's a good city to live in, work in, or visit.
How a building meets the street matters, the materials used matter, and the scale of spaces and buildings matter. All of these aspects and many more affect Spokane's character and aesthetics. It has been proven that better designed streetscapes and public spaces typically have less crime, higher pedestrian activity and increased economic activity. You do not have to be an urban designer to know when you are in a well-designed place because they feel good, they are places where memories are made, and they are places we want to come back to and that matters.
The City's Design Review Board Members will evaluate submissions and provide recommendations to the Mayor's office.
We invite the citizens of Spokane to participate in these awards by voting for their favorite urban design project. We encourage the community to read the "Qualities of Good Urban Design" and learn a bit about what makes for great urban environments and judge for themselves, which project best demonstrates these qualities. All entries will be on display on the awards web page and at River Park Square for three weeks, where citizens will be able to vote for their favorite submitted design.
Our highest honor, awarded to projects for singular adherence to and execution of the Principles of good design.
Spokane Tribal Gathering Place
An utterly dramatic transformation of space that introduced us to a piece of our city we had ignored for years. The work literally flows into the river, which we see with new eyes and cannot help but explore.
Submitted by: Land Expressions
Project Team: Cameron-Reilly LLC, Concrete Walls and Hardscape | Coffman Engineers Inc., Survey | Colvico Electrical Inc. , All Electrical | Geo Engineers Inc., Geo Engineering | Ornamental Gate & Fence, Custom Railings | Paul Harrington AIA, Architectural Consultant | Segmental Systems Inc., Pavers | Spokane Metals LLC, Grand Stair, Shade Structure, and Fire Feature | Thomas, Dean & Hoskins Inc., Civil & Structural Engineering | Trindera Engineering Inc., Electrical Engineering
Clients: Avista Corporation and City of Spokane
Awarded to projects which demonstrate truly excellent adherence to and execution of the Principles of good design.
Dutch's & Huppin's Block
An authentic and rich historic restoration with smart modern improvements. In renovating a key block in downtown Spokane, the developers have made a lasting impact on the entire neighborhood.
Submitted by: Rencorp Realty
Project Team: Nystrom +Olson Architecture | Uptic Studio | HDG Architecture | You Express Studio
Client: Rencorp Realty
Ferris High School Modernization & Replacement
Despite a massive scale and security concerns specific to schools, this project was cleverly constructed to feel almost like a village and nestle among the site's many old-growth trees.
Submitted by: NAC Architecture
Project Team: NAC Architecture, Architect | Garco Construction, Contractor | DCI Engineers, Structural and Civil Engineer | L&S Engineering, Mechanical Engineer | NAC Engineering, Electrical Engineer | Bernardo-Wills Architects, Landscape Architect | FP Engineering, Fire Protection Consultant | Budinger & Associates, Geotechnical Engineer
Client: Spokane Public Schools
The Nest Plaza & Kendall Yards Centennial Trail
A space that is rich in diversity for its size that is both a gateway to the neighborhood and a vital jumping-off point for the entire Centennial Trail.
Submitted by: MTLA Landscape Architects
Project Team: MTLA Landscape Architects | Greenstone Homes
Client: Greenstone Homes and City of Spokane
11th & Perry
Convenient, safe, accessible and truly beautiful, this people-centered design fits perfectly into its surroundings and is a transformational project for the Perry Neighborhood.
Submitted by: Uptic Studios
Project Team: Project Designer / Manager, Uptic Studios | Architect of Record, Christopher Morlan Architect PLLC | Interior Designer, Tammie Ladd | Landscape Architect, Stone Creek | General Contractor, Baker Construction | Structural Engineers, DCI Engineers | Civil Engineer, DCI Engineers | Oliver Irwin, Photographer
Client: CCRC, LLC
As voted on by the people of Spokane in person and online.
Saranac Commons
In one month, over 1,500 people voted online or in person. This renovation and revitalization project, which turned a historic garage into a food hub and community gathering place, was the clear winner.
Submitted by: Patsy O'Connor Architect
Project Team: Patsy O'Connor, Principal Architect/ Designer, Space Concept and Tenant Improvement Assistance to Common Crumb and Black Label Brewing | Dave Golden, Tristan Burton, Structural Forte | Tim Frothingham, Contractor | Larry Swartz, Tenant Improvement Assistance to Cafe Affogato and Mediterrano
Client: Jim Sheehan
Heritage Project: The Centennial Trail
A special acknowledgement given by the Design Review Board to a design project that has significantly contributed to Spokane's quality of life.
The Design Review Board chose to honor the Trail for connecting Spokane to its natural surroundings and forming the backbone of our walkable and bikeable community.
Creative Citizen: Jim Sheehan
A special acknowledgement given by the Design Review Board to a person or group whose work has enhanced Spokane's urban fabric.
A tireless advocate for developing around the needs of people and communities, Jim Sheehan has done more than just revitalize Downtown's West Main area, that revitalization has changed the whole city.
Shrinking Lilac: Legion Building Renovation
A special acknowledgement given by the Design Review Board to an exceptional project not previously nominated for a Spokane Mayor's Urban Design Award.
A nationally recognized renovation to one of Spokane's most iconic and visible buildings. The developers, at great expense, completely rebuilt a fire-damaged mansard roof, which once housed the Spokane Club.
Our highest honor, awarded to projects for singular adherence to and execution of the Principles of good design.
SIERR Building
A project that exemplifies the perfect blend of adaptive reuse, entrepreneurial spirit, environmental rehabilitation, and respect for the Spokane River, that all great projects should strive to achieve.
Submitted by: McKinstry Co.
Project Team: McKinstry Co. | Lydig Construction | DCI Engineers | CTA Group | Design Source | Real Property Law Group PLLC | City of Spokane
Client: McKinstry Co.
Awarded to projects which demonstrate truly excellent adherence to and execution of the Principles of good design.
Spokane Falls Community College Music Building Renovation & Expansion
Submitted by: Integrus Architecture
Project Team: Integrus Architecture | MW Consulting Engineers | Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Inc. | GeoEngineers, Inc.| Testcomm | John Succo | SPVV Landscape Architects | BN Builders, Inc.| Peter Hassell Photography
Client: Community Colleges of Spokane
Westview Elementary School
Submitted by: ALSC Architects
Project Team: ALSC Architects | Leone & Keeble Contractors | Structural Forte L&S Engineering | Coffman Engineers | David Evans & Associates | SPVV Landscape Architecture
Client: Spokane Public Schools
Fountain Café at Riverfront Park
Submitted by: NAC| Architecture
Project Team: NAC| Architecture | Structural Design Northwest | L & S Engineering; NAC| Engineering | SPVV Landscape Architects | Walker Construction
Client: City of Spokane Parks & Recreation Department
As voted on by the people of Spokane.
Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Submitted by: SPVV Landscape Architects
Project Team: SPVV Landscape Architects | City of Spokane Engineering | DEI Electrical Engineers
Client: City of Spokane
Shrinking Lilac: City Ramp Garage Renovation
A special acknowledgement given by the Design Review Board to an exceptional project not previously nominated for a Spokane Mayor's Urban Design Award
Heritage Project: River Park Square Renovation
A special acknowledgement given by the Design Review Board to a design project that has significantly contributed to Spokane's quality of life.
Creative Citizen: Warren Heylman
A special acknowledgement given by the Design Review Board to a person or group whose work has enhanced Spokane's urban fabric.
Our highest honor, awarded to projects for singular adherence to and execution of the Principles of good design.
Spokane Public Market
Submitted by: Nystrom Olson Architecture
Project Team: BR3 Development | Basso LLC | General Contractor | Spokane Vendors | Citizens and Volunteers
Client: Spokane Public Market
Awarded to projects which demonstrate truly excellent adherence to and execution of the Principles of good design.
Bissinger Building Addition & Remodel
Submitted by: Bernardo-Wills Architects, PC
Project Team: Bernardo-Wills Architects, PC Vandervert Construction | Joe Nuess
Client: BW Ventures, LLC
Shadle Park High School
Submitted by: NAC | Architecture
Project Team: NAC | Architecture | NAC | Engineering | Taylor Engineering Inc. | Structural Design Northwest | L&S Engineering | Garco Construction
Client: Spokane Public Schools
Kendall Yards | Centennial Trail, Parks & Open Space Master Plan
Submitted by: Michael Terrell-Landscape Architect
Project Team: Michael Terrell-Landscape Architect | Greenstone Homes and Neighborhoods | Weber Thompson
Client: Greenstone Homes and Neighborhoods
As voted on by the people of Spokane.
Bissinger Building Addition & Remodel
Submitted by: Bernardo-Wills Architects, PC
Project Team: Bernardo-Wills Architects, PC Vandervert Construction | Joe Nuess
Client: BW Ventures, LLC
Shrinking Lilac: Main Market Co-op
A special acknowledgement given by the Design Review Board to an exceptional project not previously nominated for a Spokane Mayor's Urban Design Award.
Heritage Project: Davenport Hotel
A special acknowledgement given by the Design Review Board to a design project that has significantly contributed to Spokane's quality of life.
Creative Citizen: Ron & Julie Wells
A special acknowledgement given by the Design Review Board to a person or group whose work has enhanced Spokane's urban fabric.
Washington State University | Riverpoint Campus Master Plan
Submitted by: NAC|Architecture
Project Team: NAC|Architecture
Client: Washington State University
City of Spokane Aquatic Facilities
Submitted by: ALSC Architects
Project Team: ALSC Architects | Counsilman Hunsaker | Coffman Engineers
Client: City of Spokane Parks & Recreation Department
Washington State University | College of Nursing
Submitted by: Integrus Architecture
Project Team: Integrus Architecture | LMN Architects | MW Consulting Engineers |Graham Construction | Explosive Illusions
Client: Washington State University
Rogers High School
Submitted by: NAC|Architecture
Project Team: NAC|Architecture | DCI Engineers | Hellstrom Associates | L & S Engineering | Structural Design Northwest | Ward Design Group | Taylor Engineering, Inc.
Client: Spokane Public Schools
Awarded to projects which demonstrate truly excellent adherence to and execution of the Principles of good design.
Half Moon Park
Submitted by: Greenstone Homes & Neighborhoods
Project Team: Greenstone Homes & Neighborhoods | Mike Terrell, ASLA, Landscape Architect | Wil Sinclair, Project Manager | Doug Desmond, PE, Civil Engineer
Client: Greenstone Homes & Neighborhoods
The Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox
Submitted by: NAC|Architecture
Project Team: NAC|Architecture | Walker Construction |Charles Cosler Theatre Design | Jaffe Holden Acoustics | L & S Engineering |Taylor Engineering, Inc |Structural Design Northwest | Roen Associates
Client: Spokane Symphony
Gonzaga University West Boone Pedestrian Mall
Submitted by:
Project Team: Sherry Pratt VanVoorhis Landscape Architects | Taylor Engineering | USKH Engineering Engineering
Client: Gonzaga University
Catholic Charities Family Services Center
Submitted by: Heylman Martin Architects
Project Team: Garco Construction | Storhaug Engineers | DCI Engineers | Explosive Illusions Photography
Client: Catholic Charities Spokane
NAC|Architecture Addition
Submitted by: NAC|Architecture
Project Team: NAC|Architecture | DCI Engineers | Kearsley Construction | L&S Engineering
AmericanWest Bank Building
Submitted by: Steven A. Meek Architects
Project Team: Steven A. Meek Architects | DCI Engineers | Robert B. Goebel General
Client: Michael McDowell
The Village at Regal Pond
Submitted by: Bernardo-Wills Architects, P. C.
Project Team: Bernardo-Wills Architects, P. C.| Vandervert Construction | DCI Engineers | Environment West
Client: Tombari Properties
Ponderosa Ridge Townhomes & Cottages
Submitted by: Bernardo-Wills Architects, P.C.
Project Team: Bernardo-Wills Architects, P.C.| Mike Terrell, ASLA, Landscape Architect; Wil Sinclair, Landscape Designer; Architectural Design: Jeremiah Steckman; Civil Engineering: Doug Desmond, PE Greenstone Homes & Neighborhoods
Client: Greenstone Homes & Neighborhoods
As voted on by the people of Spokane.
The Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox
Submitted by: NAC|Architecture
Project Team: NAC|Architecture | Walker Construction |Charles Cosler Theatre Design | Jaffe Holden Acoustics | L & S Engineering |Taylor Engineering, Inc |Structural Design Northwest | Roen Associates
Client: Spokane Symphony
Heritage Project: Riverfront Park / Expo '74 – King Cole
A special acknowledgement given by the Design Review Board to a design project that has significantly contributed to Spokane's quality of life.
Creative Citizen: Downtown Spokane Partnership
A special acknowledgement given by the Design Review Board to a person or group whose work has enhanced Spokane's urban fabric.
Shrinking Lilac: Hillyard Skatepark
A special acknowledgement given by the Design Review Board to an exceptional project not previously nominated for a Spokane Mayor's Urban Design Award.
Our highest honor, awarded to projects for singular adherence to and execution of the Principles of good design.
Great Spokane River Gorge - Strategic Master Plan
Awarded to: Friends of the Falls
Project Team: Moore, Iacofano Goltsman, Inc., Michael Terrell, ASLA, Jones and Jones, Ltd., Robert Peccia, Economic Research Associates, Thomas, Dean & Hoskins, Friends of the Falls Board of Directors, Mayor James E. West, Spokane Park Board, Sen. Lisa Brown, Sen. Brad Benson, Rep. Timm Ormsby, Rep. Hans Dunshee, Spokane Tribe of Indians, Peaceful Valley, Browne's Addition, West Central, 2nd West Hills Neighborhood Councils, Downtown Spokane Partnership, Avista Utilities, City of Spokane, Numerous additional stakeholder groups, hundreds of citizen participants.
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
Submitted by: ALSC Architects | Sherry Pratt VanVoorhis
Project Team: ALSC Architects | Ellerbe Becket | Skilling Ward Magnusson Barkshire | Flack & Kurtz | Peden Peterson Lee | Taylor Engineering | Sherry Pratt VanVoorhis | Michael Yantis Associates
Client: Spokane Public Faculties District
Ridgeview Elementary School
Submitted by: ALSC Architects
Project Team: ALSC Architects | T.W. Clark Construction of Spokane | Citizens of Spokane (Thinking and Planning Conference – May 2003)
Client: Spokane Public Schools
Awarded to projects which demonstrate truly excellent adherence to and execution of the Principles of good design.
809 West Main Street
Submitted by: ALSC Architects
Project Team: ALSC Architects | DEI Electrical Consultants | Wells and Company | DCI Engineers | Meulink Engineering | Goebel Construction | Explosive Illusions Photography
Client: CPC Development Company
Hawkins Edwards Office Building
Submitted by: Denny Christenson and Associates
Project Team: Denny Christenson and Associates | Wyatt Engineering Sherry Pratt VanVoorhis | DCI Engineers| Energy Control | Pennell Consulting | Kristen Bacon Interior Design
Client: Paul Hawkins & Dick Edwards
Wall Street Pedestrian Mall
Submitted by: Sherry Pratt VanVoorhis Landscape Architects
Project Team: ALSC Architects
Client: City of Spokane
Spokane Falls Boulevard Sidewalk Renovations
Submitted by: Wheatland Bank
Project Team: Wheatland Bank | Land Expressions | River Park Properties | City of Spokane
Client: Wheatland Bank
N.A.T.I.V.E Project and Native Health Clinic
Submitted by: Womer and Associates, Inc.
Project Team: Womer and Associates, Inc. | J.M. Grinnell, Contracting, Inc.| Richard Kielbon, R.A.
Client: N.A.T.I.V.E Project and Native Health Clinic
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Submitted by: Integrus Architecture, PS
Project Team: Integrus Architecture, PS | MW Consulting Engineers | Escent Inc | Taylor Engineering | Abbotswood Design Group | GeoEngineers Inc. | Peterson Design Associates | SSA Acoustics, LLP
Client: Spokane Public Schools
As voted on by the people of Spokane.
Ben Burr Building
Submitted by: Womer and Associates, Inc.
Project Team: Womer and Associates, Inc.| J. Kimball Barnard, AIA | George Doran, General Contractor, Inc.
Client: Worthy Enterprises, LLC
Shrinking Lilac: Moore-Turner Heritage Garden
A special acknowledgement given by the Design Review Board to an exceptional project not previously nominated for a Spokane Mayor's Urban Design Award.
Awarded to: Lynn Mandyke, Project Manager
Creative Citizen: Jim Kolva
A special acknowledgement given by the Design Review Board to a person or group whose work has enhanced Spokane's urban fabric.
Awarded to: Jim Kolva
Meritorious Creative Citizens Award: Cathedral Plaza Tenant Flower Bed Project
To recognize the efforts of Elsie Cobb, Marie Pizelo, Harry Bright, Site Management and other tenant volunteers of Cathedral Plaza for their "Cathedral Plaza Tenant Flower Bed Project".
Awarded to: Elsie Cobb, Marie Pizelo, Harry Bright, Site Management and other tenant volunteers of Cathedral Plaza
Heritage Project: 1908 Olmsted Park Plan
A special acknowledgement given by the Design Review Board to a design project that has significantly contributed to Spokane's quality of life.
Awarded to: Spokane Park Board and Spokane Parks & Recreation Department
Omar Akkari
Urban Designer
509.625.6146
oakkari@spokanecity.org
