2022 CFSEI DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS

FIRST PLACE – RESIDENTIAL/HOSPITALITY

CLARKDIETRICH ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC – SELFHELP FREEPORT
SENIOR HOUSING FREEPORT, NEW YORK

Pat Hainault, P.E.; R.A. Smith, Inc. (CFSEI Chair, 2022-23), Lynn Padgett, P.E., ClarkDietrich Engineering Services, LLC

Photo courtesy of Procida Construction Corp.

Selfhelp Freeport Senior Housing
81-83 South Bergen Place
Freeport, New York 11520

Framing Completed: 2021

Owner: Selfhelp Community Services
Architect of Record: Neil Cook, AIA, ASLA, Studio Libeskind
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: William Faschan, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Lynn Padgett, P.E., ClarkDietrich Engineering Services, LLC
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Mitchell Blonder, Level 5 Carpentry Corporation
General Contractor: Michael Rogers, Procida Construction Corp.
Award Entry Submitted by: Lynn Padgett, P.E., ClarkDietrich Engineering Services, LLC

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SECOND PLACE – RESIDENTIAL/HOSPITALITY

MARTIN/MARTIN, INC. – HILTON GARDEN INN MADISON DOWNTOWN
MADISON, WISCONSIN

Pat Hainault, P.E., R.A. Smith, Inc. (CFSEI Chair, 2022-23), Grant Doherty, Martin/Martin, Inc, Kara Peterman, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts (CFSEI Vice Chair, 2022-23)

Photo courtesy of Common Links Construction, LLC, Mortenson Construction, and Bluvera LLC

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown
770 Regent Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53715

Completed: February 2021
Construction Cost: $39 million

Owner: Mortenson Development, Inc.
Architect of Record: Chad Bloedel, Kahler Slater
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Meghann Riedner, Graef
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Shane Ewing, Martin/Martin, Inc. & FORSE
Cold-Formed Steel Panel Fabricator: Paul Broderick, BLUvera LLC
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Neil Wisker, Mortenson Construction
Award Entry Submitted by: Grant Doherty, Martin/Martin, Inc

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THIRD PLACE – RESIDENTIAL/HOSPITALITY

McCLURE – HUB II ON CAMPUS
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA

Marcus Himmelberg, P.E., McClure, Kara Peterman, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts (CFSEI Vice Chair, 2022-23)

Hub II on Campus - Photo courtesy of McClure

Hub II on Campus
1258 NW 3rd Avenue
Gainesville, Florida 32601

Completed: 2021

Owner: CORE Spaces
Architect of Record: Antunavich Associates
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Bill McNealy, P.E., McNealy Engineering
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Marcus Himmelberg, P.E., McClure
Cold-Formed Steel Panel Fabricator: Eisen Group LLC
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Bruce Schierding, Eisen Group LLC and Dusty Dahmer, Dahmer Contracting
Award Entry Submitted by: Lauren Gutknecht, McClure

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FIRST PLACE – MUNICIPAL/CULTURAL

LOCHSA ENGINEERING, LLC – AUDREY IRMAS PAVILION
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Pat Hainault, P.E., R.A. Smith, Inc. (CFSEI Chair, 2022-23), Nick Hrico, P.E., Lochsa Engineering, LLC

Photo courtesy of Stefany Hedman

Audrey Irmas Pavilion
3643 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90010

Completed: September 2021
Construction Cost: $95 million

Owner: Wilshire Boulevard Temple
Architect of Record: Zohar Sorek, AIA (Gruen Associates),Office of Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) / Gruen Associates
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Terry Zhang, P.E., Arup
General Contractor: Matt Construction
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Derrick Suarez, P.E., Lochsa Engineering, LLC
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Tom Whittey, Performance Contracting Inc. (PCI)
Award Entry Submitted by: Derrick Suarez, P.E. and Nick Hrico, P.E., Lochsa Engineering, LLC

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SECOND PLACE – MUNICIPAL/CULTURAL

MARTIN/MARTIN, INC. – MEOW WOLF DENVER
DENVER, COLORADO

Pat Hainault, P.E., R.A. Smith, Inc. (CFSEI Chair, 2022-23), Shane Ewing, Martin/Martin, Inc., Kara Peterman, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts (CFSEI Vice Chair, 2022-23)

Photo courtesy of Douglass Colony Group, Inc.

Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st Street
Denver, Colorado 80204

Completed: September 2021
Construction Cost: $30 million

Owner: Revesco Properties
Architect of Record: Ryan Meeks, Shears Adkins Rockmore
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: John Jucha, KL&A
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Shane Ewing, Martin/Martin, Inc.
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Nick Hartline, ICI Colorado, LLC
Cold-Formed Steel Panel Fabricator: Joe Doxey, Douglass Colony Group, Inc.
Award Entry Submitted by: Shane Ewing, Martin/Martin, Inc.

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THIRD PLACE – MUNICIPAL/CULTURAL

McCLURE – UNITED STATES OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC MUSEUM
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

Pat Hainault, P.E., R.A. Smith, Inc. (CFSEI Chair, 2022-23), Marcus Himmelberg, P.E., McClure, Kara Peterman, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts (CFSEI Vice Chair, 2022-23)

Tiled metal panels flow seamlessly over curved cold-formed framing designed by McClure to support the twisting surface. Photo courtesy of McClure

United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum
200 S. Sierra Madre Street
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903

Completed: 2020
Construction Cost: $91 million

Owner: US Olympic and Paralympic Museum
Design Architect: Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Architect of Record: Dan Bishop, AIA, Anderson Mason Dale Architects
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: KL&A Engineers and Builders
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Cody Dailey, PE, SE, McClure
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Scott Abukoff, Radius Track Corporation
Award Entry Submitted by: Lauren Gutknecht, McClure

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FIRST PLACE – MUNICIPAL/SERVICES

R.A. SMITH, INC. – LEXINGTON CONVENTION CENTER
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

Pat Hainault, P.E., R.A. Smith, Inc. (CFSEI Chair, 2022-23), Brian Skupien, R.A. Smith, Inc.

Photo courtesy of R.A. Smith, Inc.

Lexington Convention Center (Central Bank Center)
430 W. Vine Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507

Completed: Spring 2022

Owner: Central Bank
Architect of Record: NBBJ
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Thornton Tomasetti
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Brian Skupien, R.A. Smith, Inc.
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Tim Fulks, Cleveland Construction
Award Entry Submitted by: Brian Skupien, R.A. Smith, Inc.

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SECOND PLACE – MUNICIPAL/SERVICES

THE LEFFLER GROUP – AIMS WELCOME CENTER
GREELEY, COLORADO

Pat Hainault, P.E., R.A. Smith, Inc. (CFSEI Chair, 2022-23), Rachel Horn, Salas Obrien, Kara Peterman, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts (CFSEI Vice Chair, 2022-23)

Photo courtesy of The Leffler GroupAIM Welcome Center
4901 West 20th Street
Greeley, Colorado 80634

Completed: December 2021
Construction Cost: $55 million

Owner: AIMS Community College
Architect of Record: Jennifer Kiernan Cordes, Hord Coplan Macht
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Alex Stone, P.E, S.E., KL&A Structural Engineering
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Daniel Stadig, P.E., The Leffler Group
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor:Stu Shoger, Phase 2 Company
Award Entry Submitted by: Daniel Stadig, P.E., The Leffler Group

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THIRD PLACE – MUNICIPAL/SERVICES

CLARKDIETRICH ENGINEERING SERVICES - PORTMIAMI TERMINAL V
MIAMI, FLORIDA

Pat Hainault, P.E., R.A. Smith, Inc. (CFSEI Chair, 2022-23), Brent Owens, ClarkDietrich Engineering Services LLC

ClarkDietrich Engineering ServicesPortMiami Terminal V
718 N Cruise Blvd
Miami, Florida 33132

Completed: February 13, 2022
Construction Cost: $180 million

Owner: Virgin Voyages
Architect of Record: Juan Marcos Fernandez, Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc.
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Alex Lopez, P.E., DDA Engineers, P.A.
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Garrett Hippert, ClarkDietrich Engineering Services
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Hector Montas, Acousti Engineering Company of Florida
Award Entry Submitted by: Garrett Hippert, ClarkDietrich Engineering Services

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FIRST PLACE – MUNICIPAL/SPORTS

STRUCTURAL EVOLUTION LLC – SOFI STADIUM POD BUILDINGS
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA

Pat Hainault, P.E., R.A. Smith, Inc. (CFSEI Chair, 2022-23), John Lyons, P.E.,Structural Evolution LLC, Kara Peterman, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts (CFSEI Vice Chair, 2022-23)

SoFi Stadium Pod - Photo courtesy of Walter P Moore and Associates, Dallas, TXSoFi Stadium Pod Buildings
1001 S. Stadium Drive
Inglewood, California 90301

Completed: September 8, 2020
Construction Cost: $5-6 billion

Owner: Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
Architect of Record: HKS Architects, Inc.
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Rafael Sabelli, P.E., S.E., Walter P. Moore and Associates
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineers: Wade Harrell, P.E. and John Lyons, P.E.,Structural Evolution LLC
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractors: Robert Tripp and Kevin Hogan, Nevell Group/Martin Brothers
Award Entry Submitted by: John Lyons, P.E., Structural Evolution LLC.

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SECOND PLACE – MUNICIPAL/SPORTS

EXCEL ENGINEERING – COLUMBUS CREW STADIUM
COLUMBUS, OHIO

Pat Hainault, P.E., R.A. Smith, Inc. (CFSEI Chair, 2022-23), Greg Wilkum, Excel Engineering

CFS Roof Joists on Steel Beams and CMU Walls - Photo courtesy of Valley Interior Systems, Inc.

Columbus Crew Stadium
96 Columbus Crew Way
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Completed: July 3, 2021
Construction Cost: $314 million

Owner: Crew SC Stadium Company, LLC
Architect of Record: Christopher M. Migneron, HNTB
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Michael W. Shelton, HNTB
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Andrew Seibel,
Excel Engineering
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Kris Edwards, Valley Interior Systems
Award Entry Submitted by: Andrew Seibel, Excel Engineering

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THIRD PLACE – MUNICIPAL/SPORTS

ADTEK ENGINEERS, INC. – DARRELL K ROYAL TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM
SOUTH END ZONE, AUSTIN, TEXAS

Pat Hainault, P.E., R.A. Smith, Inc. (CFSEI Chair, 2022-23), Andrew Newland, P.E., ADTEK Engineers, Inc.

Finished Suite - Photo courtesy of ADTEK Engineers, Inc.

Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium South End Zone
2012 Robert Dedman Drive
Austin, Texas 78712

Completed: July 31, 2021
Construction Cost: $175 million

Owner: University of Texas
Architect of Record: Craig Kaufman, Populous
Engineer of Record for Structural Work: Brian Caudle, Walter P. Moore
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Engineer: Andrew Seibel,
Excel Engineering
Cold-Formed Steel Specialty Contractor: Mike Burkey, ADTEK Engineers, Inc.
Award Entry Submitted by: Andrew Newland, P.E., ADTEK Engineers, Inc.

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