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After three days of inspirational keynote sessions, informative seminars, exclusive tours, invaluable networking opportunities and an impressive expo, the American Institute of Architects concluded the 2012 National Convention with a special tribute to the architects responsible for the post-9/11 memorials and rebuilding efforts. These “Architects of Healing” tirelessly worked together to transform the darkness of grief brought on by the 9/11 attacks into the triumph of hope in the wounded areas of Shanksville, Pennsylvania; the Pentagon; and the World Trade Center site. 

Robert I. Davidson, FAIA © ArchDaily

Robert I. Davidson, FAIA, is a senior vice president at STV in New York, and is responsible for the planning and design of the World Trade Center PATH Intermodal Station.

Daniel Libeskind, AIA © ArchDaily

The musician, artist and internationally recognized architect Daniel Libeskind, AIA, is responsible for the Ground Zero Master Plan in New York.

David M. Childs, FAIA © ArchDaily

David M. Childs, FAIA, is Chairman Emeritus of SOM. He designed Seven World Trade Center and One World Trade Center (formally the Freedom Tower) in New York, which recently became the tallest tower in New York City.

Michael Arad, AIA © ArchDaily

Michael Arad, AIA, was a key architect for the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center in New York, whose “Reflecting Absence” memorial was selected by the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation from more than 5,000 entries submitted in an international competition held in 2003.

Craig Edward Dykers, AIA © ArchDaily

Craig Edward Dykers, AIA, is the co-founder of Snohetta. He served as a key architect for the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center in New York.

Steven M. Davis, FAIA © ArchDaily

Steven M. Davis, FAIA, is a partner in the New York firm David Brody Bond. He is a key architect for the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center in New York.

Santiago Calatrava, FAIA © ArchDaily

Santiago Calatrava, FAIA, is an engineer, artist and internationally recognized architect who recently completed the Trinity River Bridge in Dallas. Calatrava designed the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, which is currently under construction and planned for completion in late 2014 or early 2015.

Each highlighted architect shared their story, describing their deep connection to the tragic events of 9/11. They were then joined by the rest of the honored “Architects of Healing”, including Paul Murdock, AIA; Julie Beckman; Keith Kaseman; Ridgely Dixon, AIA; Craig A. Morgan, AIA; Christopher Fromboluti, AIA; Ronald E. Fidler, FAIA; and Mary Oehrlein, FAIA.

After a grand round of applause, each architect’s team members flooded the stage as they too deserved to be honored for their hard work and talent. The 9/11 memorials and rebuilding efforts were made possible through the dedication and collaboration efforts by all the participating architects.

Architects of Healing © ArchDaily

© Mike Sinclair

Architect: Hufft Projects
Location: Missouri, USA
Principal in charge: Matthew Hufft
Design Team: Adam Crowley, Dan Brown
Lighting: Lightworks
Consultant: Herman & Associates
Area: 500 sq.ft.
Completion: 2010
Photographs: Mike Sinclair 

© Mike Sinclair

Serving as a counterpoint to the Curved House, the Shed is located on a repurposed Cul-de-sac adjacent to the residence. The construction method is an exercise in celebrating the logic and clarity of prefabrication. Conceived as a kit of parts, the elegant building’s steel frame combines modular wall components, roof trusses, and battens, all of which were assembled on site and clad with a rain-screen of White Oak taken from the property. This rain-screen wraps the walls, roof, and soffit and is expressed as a singular element. A galvanized metal fascia speaks to the structure beneath the skin. Polygal end walls with large operable doors complete the tripartite material composition.