Kentucky architecture awards given

The S.ky Blue solar house in Lexington received accolades because, "The rigorous integration of form and technology creates a great learning experience for students, developing ideas they can actually build," judges wrote. It was designed by Gregory Luhan of Luhan Studio in Lexington and the University of Kentucky S.ky Blue solar house team.

Stephen Patton UK College of Agriculture

The Kentucky Society of Architects on Thursday presented its annual Excellence in Architectural Design awards to building projects across the state including several in Lexington and Central Kentucky.

Five projects were given honor awards, the group's highest distinction, and three were given citations. The honorees were chosen from 39 entries received.

Here are the winners with selected judges' comments:

Jx2 house in Bourbon County: The rural private residence was designed by architects Margaret and Michael Jacobs for use as their own home. "The metal finish and the siting of the project in the landscape meadow makes an enriching connection to other agrarian or farm buildings that beautifully punctuate this region."

S.ky Blue solar house in Lexington: Designed by Gregory Luhan of Luhan Studio in Lexington and the University of Kentucky S.ky Blue solar house team, the structure was built in 2009 for a national competition on solar houses; it placed ninth. The mobile house is now near the Gluck Equine Research Building off Nicholasville Road. It served as a visitors center during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. "The rigorous integration of form and technology creates a great learning experience for students, developing ideas they can actually build."

Meadow View Cemetery pavilion in Louisville: Designed by JRA Architects of Louisville. "We love the detail and material attention paid to this extraordinarily simple structure. ... The butterfly roof does its job as a reference to an uplifting metamorphosis."

Private residence in Louisville: Designed by De Leon and Primmer Architecture Workshop of Louisville. "This is a very mature work simple, modern additions are strategically located, well-proportioned and complement the historic structure beautifully."

Market Street Barbers in Louisville: Designed by Architectural Artisans of Louisville. "The design transcends style debates to create a classic barbershop that we imagine appeals to many men."

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