Capitol renovation wins national architectural award

The Idaho state capitol renovation project has won a national award, the “Design Matters” award for 2010 from the American Institute of Architects. “After a century of service, use, and countless modifications which eroded the historical character of the building and grounds, the Idaho State Capitol restoration brought the 200,000 SF building back to its former grandeur by restoring historical elements, preserving existing materials, and rehabilitating spaces for contemporary uses,” the AIA said. “As the largest, building-related public works endeavor in state history, it was challenged to upgrade and install all new infrastructure systems and address life safety and accessibility while retaining the historic building fabric.” You can see the full write-up here , which goes into detail on what the project did right.