Something I’ve noticed lately is the lack of color in modern buildings. Its almost as if modern designers are paraphrasing Henry Ford, “you can choose any color you like, as long as it’s white.”
(Oomen Architecten)
Take this home by Oomen Architecten. I love the home and the design…its fantastic! But, the interior is all white.
(Oomen Architecten)
I don’t mean to pick on this one home because I have seen a number homes and commercial spaces in all white lately. Architects dress in black, design in white, and are trying to be green.
Why are we so afraid of color?
Now, I’m not the greatest at color, which is why I call my favorite color consultant when I want to step out of my comfort zone.
And, I’m curious, do these architects have children?
The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Colorado, recognized its 2009 architectural design, honor and president’s awards recipients during a ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Keystone Resort and Conference Center (Keystone, Colo.). The following architectural design awards were selected from 120 entries submitted by Colorado architects who are members of AIA Colorado. These were presented by AIA Colorado 2009 Design Awards Jury Chair Deborah Berke, FAIA, of Deborah Berke & Partners Architects in New York.
Chapel of the Sky
Honor, Built Architecture
Anderson Mason Dale Architects (Denver) for Chapel of the Sky (Granite, Colo.)
Armstrong Oil and Gas
Honor, Built Architecture
Bothwell Davis George Architects (Denver) and Lake|Flato Architects, Inc. (San Antonio, Texas) for Armstrong Oil and Gas, Inc. (Denver)
DEA
Honor, Built Architecture
Gensler (Denver) for DEA – Centennial Station Office Building (Centennial, Colo.)
Additionally, Brian R. Klipp, FAIA of klipp (Denver) was named Architect of the Year and Studio B Architects (Aspen) was named Firm of the Year.
