This year’s winners were chosen not only for their beauty but also for the way they advance business strategies
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2007 Architecture Awards
by Helen Walters
published: November 28, 2007

This was the tenth year of the BW/AR architectural awards. Intended to celebrate more than just a pretty façade, the competition rewards design that demostrably contributes to business success. A jury of editors from BusinessWeek and Architectural Record analyzed nearly 100 applicants from an eclectic group of workdwide architects and their clients. There were four Award of Excellence winners and six other finalists which received a Citation of Excellence. Here, take a closer look at them.

InterActiveCorp Headquarters, New York

Award of Excellence
Architect: Gehry Partners/Studios Architecture
Client: InterActiveCorp

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Young Center For The Performing Arts, Toronto

Award of Excellence
Architect: Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects
Client: Soulpepper Theater Company/George Brown College Theater School

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U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters, Suitland, Md.

Award of Excellence
Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Client: General Services Administration

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Navy Federal Credit Union Heritage Oaks Center, Building One, Pensacola, Fla.

Award of Excellence
Architect: ASD
Client: Navy Federal Credit Union

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Four Seasons Center For The Performing Arts, Toronto

Citation for Excellence
Architect: Diamond & Schmitt Architects
Client: Canadian Opera Company

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Hearst Tower, New York

Citation for Excellence
Architect: Foster + Partners/Gensler
Client: Hearst

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Hubbell Lighting Headquarters, Greenville, S.C.

Citation for Excellence
Architect: McMillan Smith & Partners Architects
Client: Hubbell Lighting

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SJ Berwin, London

Citation for Excellence
Architect: HOK
Client: SJ Berwin

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San Diego Padres Ballpark/ Petco Park, San Diego

Citation for Excellence
Architect: Antoine Predock Architect/HOK Sports
Client: San Diego Padres Baseball Club/City Of San Diego

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Gardiner Museum, Toronto

Citation for Excellence
Architect: Kuwabara Payne Mckenna Blumberg Architects
Client: Gardiner Museum

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