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Awards
Olbrich by the Lake, Madison WI. State of Wisconsin Environmental Design Award. “Orchid” 1995
1997 International Illumination Design Award, Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. Hoyts Cinemas, Augusta, ME.
1997 Illumination Design Award New England Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. Hoyts Cinemas, Augusta, ME.
Exhibitions
1992 AIA National Convention Exhibit: "New New England Architecture" Haskins/Chirgwin Residence
1996 Boston Society of Architects New England Architects, Engineers and Interior Designers Exhibit Hoyts Cinemas, Augusta, ME.
"Exhibits: Going to the Movies: A Century of Film and Motion Picture Audiences in Northern New England." Oldfilm.org. 1997
Publications - Click To View
“Technology: Addition on Tough Site Required Rare Energy Demand.” Professional Builder & Remodeler. April 1991.
“House of the Month” Professional Builder. September 1994.
“View for Rent.” Wisconsin State Journal. March 26, 1995.
“The Fountain Headache.”
“It’s Two Thumbs Up for New Theater Projects.” Shopping Center World. July 1995.
“When the Movies Go to the Mall.” Shopping Center Business. May 1996.
“Lights Up Hoyts.” Film Journal International. November 1996, ShowEast Edition.
“Light, Projectors, Action!” Lighting Design + Application. February 1997.
“Beyond Popcorn.” VM+SD. March 1997, pp. 72 -76.
“The Big Screen.” Interiors & Sources. May 1997.
“Good Megaplexes Can Make Good Neighbors.” Bakalars, Thomas. Shopping Center Business. June 1997.
“History of the 57 Theatre.” Proscentium. October 1999.
“Short History, Sure Future: The 57 Theatre.” Proscentium. December 1999.
“Alamo Renovations: Times of the Sign.” Northeast Historic Film’s 15th Year Moving Image Review. Winter 2001.
“Stuart Street Playhouse Virtual Tour.” Photowebusa.com.