2023 CFSEI DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS

FIRST PLACE - RESIDENTIAL/HOSPITALITY

MCCLURE – TRIANGLE SQUARE
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Triangle Square Building – Courtesy of Google Maps Triangle Square
2115 N Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

Completion Date: 2021

Owner: LMC A Lennar Company
Architect of Record: Michael Hanley, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Lamar Johnson Collaborative
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Anthony Wolanski, P.E., WSP
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Marcus Himmelberg, P.E., McClure
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Sean Flynn, Eisen Group, Steve Klomfar, Denk and Roche
Award Entry Submitted by: Lauren Gutknecht, McClure

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SECOND PLACE - RESIDENTIAL/HOSPITALITY

R.A. SMITH, INC. – THE ROSIE
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Photo Courtesy of R.A. Smith, Inc. The Rosie
1461 S. Blue Island Street
Chicago, IL 60602

Completion Date: November 2020 (Top Out/Dry In)
Construction Cost: $41 Million

Owner: Cedar Street Companies
Architect of Record: Dan Retzner, AIA, Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Steve Franckowiak, S.E., P.E., Forefront Structural Engineers Inc.
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Patrick W. Ford, P.E., S.E., R.A. Smith, Inc.
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Jason Brown, Denk & Roche Builders.
Award Entry Submitted by: Patrick W. Ford, P.E., S.E., R.A. Smith, Inc.

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THIRD PLACE - RESIDENTIAL/HOSPITALITY

ADTEK ENGINEERS, INC. – ATLANTIC CROSSINGS BUILDING III
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA

Photo Courtesy of ADTEK Engineers, Inc. Atlantic Crossings Building III
625 East Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33483

Completion Date: November 2022
Construction Cost: $22 million

Owner: Edwards Atlantic Avenue, LLC
Architect of Record: Paul Campbell, KEPHART
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Robert Selinsky, Penoni & McCarthy & Associates
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Andrew Newland, ADTEK Engineers, Inc.
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Steve Watkins, Moraca Builders Inc. and Thomas Moraca III, Moraca Builders Inc.
Award Entry Submitted by: Andrew Newland, ADTEK Engineers, Inc.

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FIRST PLACE - MUNICIPAL/CULTURAL

MCCLURE – BLESSED STANLEY ROTHER SHRINE
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA

Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine Under Construction - Courtesy of Google EarthBlessed Stanley Rother Shrine
700 SE 89th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73149

Completion Date: December 2022
Completion Date: $50 million

Owner: Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Architect of Record: Arthur C. Lohsen, Frank & Lohsen Architects
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: David J. Oleynik, Spiegel Zamecnik & Shah
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Joshua Garton, P.E., McClure
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Carl Wedell, Radius Track Corporation
Award Entry Submitted by: Lauren Gutknecht, McClure

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SECOND PLACE - MUNICIPAL/CULTURAL

MCCLURE – ALL SAINTS ORTHODOX CHURCH
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

Barrel Framing Isometric Detail - Courtesy of McClureAll Saints Orthodox Church
10440 4th Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114

Completion Date: 2022

Owner: All Saints Orthodox Church
Architect of Record: Thomas R. McCarthy, LBL Architects
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: LBL Architects
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Joshua Garton, P.E., McClure
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Scott Abukoff, Radius Track Corporation
Award Entry Submitted by: Lauren Gutknecht, McClure

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THIRD PLACE - MUNICIPAL/CULTURAL

MARTIN/MARTIN, INC. – CSU SPUR HYDRO WATER
DENVER, COLORADO

Photo courtesy of Martin/Martin, Inc.CSU Spur Hydro Water
4817 National Western Drive
Denver, CO 80216

Completion Date: December 2022
Construction Cost: $85 million

Owner: Colorado State University System/CAA Icon
Architect of Record: Jennifer Cordes, Hord Coplan Macht
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Michael Renes, Martin/Martin, Inc.
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Shane Ewing, Martin/Martin, Inc.
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Nick Hartline, ICI Colorado
Award Entry Submitted by: Shane Ewing, Martin/Martin, Inc.

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FIRST PLACE - MUNICIPAL/SERVICES

CLARKDIETRICH ENGINEERING SERVICES – PGA OFFICE CENTER
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA

Photo Courtesy of ClarkDietrich Engineering Services Office Building
 Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Completion Date: 2022
Completion Date: $67.9 Million

Architect of Record: Carlos A. Chiu, Perkins & Will
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Eddy Diaz, Thornton Tomasetti
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Garrett Hippert, ClarkDietrich Engineering Services
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Ed Hall, Lotspeich Co. of Florida
Award Entry Submitted by: Garrett Hippert, ClarkDietrich Engineering Services

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SECOND PLACE - MUNICIPAL/SERVICES

DIGITAL BUILDING COMPONENTS – MAYO WEST TOWER
PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Photo Courtesy of Digital Building ComponentsMayo West Tower
5777 E. Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85054

Completion Date: December 2022/Dry In)
Completion Date: $41 Million

Owner: Mayo Clinic
Architect of Record: Ray Smith, HKS, Inc.
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Christa Chau, PK Associates
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Tony Polusny, P.E., Pangolin Structural and Casey Quackenbush, Pangolin Structural
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Travis McCoy, P.E., S.E., LEEP AP, Digital Building Components and Venkata Charan, P.E., Digital Building Components
Award Entry Submitted by: Venkata Charan, P.E., Digital Building Components

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 MUNICIPAL/SERVICES - THIRD PLACE

R.A. SMITH, INC. – ADVOCATE AURORA HEALTH CARE - LAKE VILLA CLINIC LAKE VILLA, ILLINOIS

Photo Courtesy of R.A. Smith, Inc Advocate Aurora Health Care – Lake Villa Clinic
700 Park Avenue
Lake Villa, IL 60045

Owner: Advocate Aurora Health
Architect of Record: Joshua Christensen, HDR Architecture
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Andrew Shaw, IMEG Corp.
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Brian Skupien, R.A. Smith, Inc.
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: George Dombeck, The Rockwell Group
Award Entry Submitted by: Brian Skupien, R.A. Smith, Inc.

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FIRST PLACE - MUNICIPAL/SPORTS

MARTIN/MARTIN, INC. – PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
LASCH BUILDING RENOVATION
STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA

Photo Courtesy of Mortenson Construction Pennsylvania State University Lasch Building Renovation
201 Hastings Road
State College, PA 16801

Completion Date: September 2022
Completion Date: $48 Million

Owner: Pennsylvania State University
Architect of Record: Todd Carll, HOK
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Mary E. Haynes, Stahl Sheaffer Engineering, LLC
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Shane Ewing, Martin/Martin, Inc.
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Paul Broderick, BLUvera LLC
Award Entry Submitted by: Grant Doherty, Martin/Martin, Inc.


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SECOND PLACE - MUNICIPAL/SPORTS

TACOMA ENGINEERS INC. – CANADA SUMMER GAMES BUILDING
THOROLD, ONTARIO, CANADA

Photo Courtesy of Tacoma Engineers Inc. Canada Summer Games Building
Thorold, Ontario, Canada

Completion Date: 2022

Owner: 2021 Canada Summer Games
Architect of Record: MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Blackwell Structural Engineers.
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Ignac Zajac, P.Eng. M.A.Sc., Tacoma Engineers Inc.
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Adam Dewitt, Daily Smith Contracting Ltd, Daniel Warren, Daily Smith Contracting Ltd.
Award Entry Submitted by: Ignac Zajac, Tacoma Engineers Inc.

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COMMERCIAL - FIRST PLACE

R.A. SMITH, INC. – OFFICE BUILDING @ OVATION
NEWPORT, KENTUCKY

Photo courtesy of R.A. Smith, Inc.Office Building @ Ovation
200 3rd Street
Newport, KY 41071

Completion Date: October 2022
Construction Cost: Part of Phase II, $53 Million (Office and Hotel)

Owner: Corporex
Architect of Record: Robert Humason, ATA Beilharz Architects
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Matthew Hopper, Cary Kopczynski & Company Structural Engineers
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Patrick Ford, P.E., S.E., R.A. Smith, Inc.
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Mark Nabity, Grayhawk, LLC
Award Entry Submitted by: Jake Wagner, R.A. Smith, Inc.  

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COMMERCIAL - SECOND PLACE

R.A. SMITH, INC. – STARBUCKS
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK

Photo courtesy of Super Stud Building Products, Inc.Starbucks
1717 Richmond Road
Staten Island, NY 10021

Completion Date: Fall 2022

Owner: Starbucks
Architect of Record: Gambino & LaPorta Architecture, PC
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Alyssa Pease, R.A. Smith, Inc.
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Don Allen, Super Stud Building Products, Inc.
Award Entry Submitted by: Alyssa Pease, R.A. Smith, Inc.  

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NON-BUILDING APPLICATION – FIRST PLACE

SALAS O'BRIEN – SOUTHWEST DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

Photo Courtesy of Colorado Springs Government Infrastructure Announcement Southwest Downtown Pedestrian Bridge
W. Vermijo Avenue & S. Sierra Madre Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Completion Date: July 2021
Completion Date: $20 million

Owner: City of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Architect of Record: Andrew G. Nielsen, Diller Scofidio+Renfro LLC
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Jerry L. Brock, Arup North America, LTD
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Russ Leffler, Salas O’Brien
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Kyle Montague, Spacecon
Award Entry Submitted by: Ryan Nelson, Salas O’Brien

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2023 CFSEI CREATIVE DETAIL WINNERS

CREATIVE DETAIL - FIRST PLACE

EXCEL ENGINEERING – HOTEL INDIGO
NEW YORK, NEW YORK

Courtesy of Excel Engineering Hotel Indigo
120 Water Street
New York, NY 10005

Completion Date: 2020

Owner: Atlas Hospitality
Architect of Record: Gene Kaufman Architect PC
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Gene Kaufman Architect PC
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Joe Wilkum, Excel Engineering
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Super Stud Building Products, Inc.
Award Entry Submitted by: Joe Wilkum, Excel Engineering

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CREATIVE DETAIL - SECOND PLACE

MCCLURE – TITLETOWN MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
ASHWAUBENON, WISCONSIN

Finished Structure - Courtesy of Google Earth Titletown Multi-Family Residential
1170 Brookwood Drive
Ashwaubenon, WI 54303

Completion Date: 2022

Owner: Sterling Project Development/Kaufman Development
Architect of Record: Mike Domek, AIA, LEED AP, NBBJ
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Jeffrey Derra, P.E., S.E., LEED AP, R.A. Smith, Inc.
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Jesse Barnes, P.E., McClure
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Travis Goddard, Eisen Group and Don Guskey, Denk and Roche
Award Entry Submitted by: Lauren Gutknecht, McClure

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CREATIVE DETAIL - THIRD PLACE

IRON ENGINEERING, PLLC – KIND CARE SENIOR HOUSING
BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT

Photo Courtesy of Interior Building Contractors, Inc. Kind Care Senior Housing
483 N. Main Street
Bristol, CT 06010

Completion Date: December 2022
Construction Cost: $16 Million

Owner: Senior Living Development
Architect of Record: Patrick Mixdorf, EGA Architects
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Patrick Jordan, P.E., Shelley Engineering, Inc.
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Anthony Coviello, P.E., S.E., Iron Engineering, PLLC
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Patrick Ferland, Interior Building Contractors, Inc.
Award Entry Submitted by: Anthony Coviello, P.E., S.E., Iron Engineering, PLLC

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