Three teams won the top prizes, received awards of recognition, and are qualified to enter into development-and-use agreements Renderings were placed around the conference room at The Dealership for jury review. They revealed a wide range of concepts and responses to the challenge. Some designs felt familiar, some seemed otherworldly, others offered reinterpretations of traditional Shaker architecture or referenced more modern styles from recent decades. Some embraced the street with large windows, while some were more inward-facing. What became clear was that all submissions ensured that the tradition of architectural excellence in the City of Shaker Heights is secure, and that the Moreland neighborhood will be home to some of the most progressive, noteworthy designs being built anywhere in the City. Three teams, one for construction in Shaker Heights. international, one national, and one local won the top prizes, and received recognition at an awards ceremony in February at The Dealership. Winners earned a cash prize and are qualified to enter into development-and-use agreements for construction in Shaker Heights. Winning designs are considered concepts that will inform the final product. Stay tuned for details on the construction timeline. The team of Donnelly Eber Architects (New York City) and Simcon Homes (Cleveland) are the first-prize winners. Their proposed design reinterprets the rhythm and pattern of the existing exterior architecture and introduces an interior that is a distinct departure with its open, loft-like feel. This proposal includes an accessory space above the garage, a nod to the City’s traditional carriage houses. To learn more about the Shaker Design Competition and to view the submissions, visit shakerdesigncompetition.com. 10 SHAKERONLINE.COM | SPRING 2017 SHAKER DES I G N COMPETITION Moreland Rising
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