2020 Award Winners
The EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) held its "EIFS Hero Project Awards" ceremony virtually on May 19, 2021. EIMA would like to extend hearty congratulations the EIFS Hero Project Award recipients. The EIMA Board of Directors extends a special thank you to all EIMA members that submitted projects for this worthwhile awards program that recognizes and honors outstanding projects in the EIFS industry.
Photos of the award-winners are shown below. Additional information available on the 2020 Hero Awards:
Photos of the award-winners are shown below. Additional information available on the 2020 Hero Awards:
2020 Hero of the Year Award
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Long Beach Memorial Pediatric Medical Office Building
Long Beach, California Category: Healthcare EIFS Manufacturer: Sto Corp. Contractor: Nevell Group, Inc. Distributor: FBM Owner/Developer: Long Beach Medical Center Architect: C-A Architects The design team’s flexibility and curiosity about prefabrication made this project a great opportunity for EIFS. Using panelization on the exterior cut the project skin schedule by three months and resulted in a 19-day dry-in rather than the expected 120-day duration. Seven unique bright colors were used on the façade, which is very eye-catching. The juxtaposition of the shapes combined with the contrasting colors make this project a testament to the strength of EIFS. |
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2020 Hero Awards
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Polaris Fieldhouse Columbus, Ohio Category: Retail EIFS Manufacturer: Dryvit Systems, Inc. Contractor: Reitter Stucco and Supply Distributor: Interior Supply, Inc. Owner/Developer: Washington Prime Group Architect: Nelson Architecture The owner of this project was looking for an exterior cladding that offered energy efficiency and timely installation. Of course, EIFS was the solution. The clean, sleek texture of the design combined with the incorporation of steel as an element make this project a standout. Its tripartite composition (a method of visually organizing the façade of a building by dividing it into three sections: the base, the shaft, and the capital), enhance this project’s visual appeal. |
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Greenhouse
Skokie, Illinois Category: Other EIFS Manufacturer: Sto Corp. Contractor: G&J Services Distributor: L&W Supply, Elk Grove, IL Owner: Curaleaf Architect: Camburas & Theodore, Ltd. This project was originally built in 1956, and after several additions, needed an updated, more contemporary look. The fluid lines in the design give the illusion of motion, with flowing waves that converge at a center point, framing a two-story wall of windows. The use of EIFS as the cladding material, along with sophisticated computer-modeling tools, made execution of the design’s organic shapes possible. Without a doubt, this project showcases the endless design possibilities of EIFS. |
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2020 Awards of Merit
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Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina Category: Hospitality EIFS Manufacturer: PAREX USA Contractor: Southern Wall Systems Distributor: Carolina Specialties, Inc. Owner/Developer: Kessler Collection Architect: Gensler & Associates The Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, is a 254-room luxury hotel. The design team chose EIFS to achieve higher energy efficiency and improved durability. The building’s sophisticated architecture showcases an Argentinian theme with very impressive detailing. |
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Oceans Enclave By Hilton
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Category: Hospitality EIFS Manufacturer: Master Builders Solutions Contractor: Commercial Systems Plus, Inc. Distributor: EMJ/Circle Supply of North Carolina Owner/Developer: Hilton Architect: Garvin Design Group Designers immediately recognized that EIFS was the obvious solution to several of this project’s challenges. First, it needed to meet Hilton’s aesthetic criteria and achieve its high standard of excellence. Second, EIFS met the stringent codes and standards requirements of the State of South Carolina for continuous insulation with an integral air barrier. And lastly, the design flexibility of EIFS allowed the design team to incorporate a three-dimensional, architectural feature that reflected the project’s coastal beachfront setting. |
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Hub 2 on Campus
Gainesville, Florida Category: Mixed-use EIFS Manufacturer: Master Wall, Inc. Contractor: Wilmot Construction Distributor: Creative Wall Products Owner/Developer: Core Spaces Architect: Antunovich Associates Hub 2 is a mixed-use student housing facility that includes ground floor retail. The exterior boasts over 100,000 square feet of EIFS, featuring multiple finishes including wood, GFRC and metal, as well as more traditional EIFS finishes. Incredible craftsmanship resulted in a stunning finished exterior which will serve as the standard for the developer’s projects moving forward. A complicated exterior cladding was made simple with the use of EIFS. |
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TRU by Hilton
Manchester, New Hampshire Category: Hospitality EIFS Manufacturer: Dryvit Systems, Inc. Contractor: Creative Walls Distributor: Merrimack Building Supply, Inc. Owner/Developer: Lafrance Hospitality Architect: Built Form, LLC This 5-story hotel is a great example of a victory for the EIFS industry. Overcoming an earlier EIFS ban in the city, the project team offered EIFS as a cost-effective and lightweight solution to more expensive cladding alternatives. The design flexibility of EIFS offered a combination of different finishes for a modern-looking building, perfect for the hospitality industry. |
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Peace Raleigh Apartments
Raleigh, North Carolina Category: Mixed-use EIFS Manufacturer: Sto Corp. Contractor: Premier Stucco (NC) Distributor: Guaranteed Supply Architect: Cline Design Associates Peace Raleigh Apartments is a large mixed-use project and an excellent example of using mixed materials well on a building’s exterior. The use of EIFS alongside metal panel and brick creates a modern, eclectic look that complements the architecture of the surrounding area. |
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Outwest Drywall Supply
Eagle, Colorado Category: Other EIFS Manufacturer: Dryvit Systems, Inc. Contractors: Stucco Works (Field Applied) Lutz Company (Panel Fabricator) Superior Drywall (Panel Installer) Distributor: Outwest Drywall Supply Owner/Developer: Outwest Drywall Supply Architect: Victor Mark Donaldson Architecture Outwest Drywell Supply is a distribution center for construction materials in a quaint Colorado town. Because of the area’s cold winters and hot summers, energy efficiency was an important feature for the project’s exterior cladding. The use of non- traditional EIFS finishes achieved the design goal of nicely matching the character and look of the town. |
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11 Crown Street
Meriden, Connecticut Category: Residential EIFS Manufacturer: Dryvit Systems, Inc. Contractors: Ronnie Demeo Construction, Inc. Distributor: Merrimack Building Supply Owner/Developer: City of Meriden Architect: Kenneth Bordson Architects 11 Crown Street is a passive housing project that is located in the historic downtown section of Meriden, Connecticut. Passive housing projects are bulit in accordance with a set of building-science principles which include continuous insulation throughout the entire envelope without any thermal bridging, and a building envelope that is extremely airtight, preventing infiltration of outside air and loss of conditioned air. EIFS are commonly used in passive building, and were used successfully on this project. Aesthetically, two different EIFS finishes were used, one mimicking brick, and the other limestone. The project is handsome and well-detailed, and its design fits well with the historic nature of the town. |
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District 850
Tallahassee, Florida Category: Other EIFS Manufacturer: Dryvit Systems, Inc. Contractor: Fleck Exterior Systems, Inc. Distributor: L&W Supply Owner/Developer: Nil Patel Architect: Dynamic Designs District 850 is a 40,000 square foot amusement center. Initial plans called for the use of several different exterior claddings, but the diversity of EIFS finishes allowed the owner and architect to achieve their vision by using just EIFS on the entire project. The project is nicely designed and composed, has a clean, modern look with excellent use of contrast and color. |
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Houston House
New York, New York Category: Residential EIFS Manufacturer: Sto Corp. Contractor: Imperiex Construction, Inc. Distributor: Sto Eastern Owner/Developer: Matthew Lee Architect: Jeff Cole Architects Houston House is an eight-story building in New York City’s trendy East Village neighborhood. The project team addressed both the practical and aesthetic issues it faced because of its location. With the use of EIFS as an exterior cladding, the project has a design that is stylish enough for its East Village residents, while at the same time addressing the traffic noise, cold winters and brutal summers of New York City. |
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Imperial
Queens, New York Category: Residential EIFS Manufacturer: Sto Corp. Contractors: Elite Wall Systems Distributor: Sto of NJ, Inc. Owner/Developer Realty: Operations Group Architect: Chris Benedict This renovation project is a complete exterior re-clad of a seven-story apartment building in Queens, New York. By covering the entire brick exterior with EIFS, the owner found a solution to the recurring maintenance issue of masonry repair. The project has a fresh look and uses different sizes of EPS board to add depth and dimension to the once flat façade. This project really showcases the versatility of EIFS! |
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Zannis Residence
New Bern, North Carolina Category: Residential EIFS Manufacturer: Dryvit Systems, Inc. Contractor: Superior Plastering & Stucco Distributor: Colonial Materials, Inc. Owner/Developer: Dr. Zannis Design Build Firm: Tab Premium Built Homes, Inc. The color and texture of the EIFS finish perfectly complements the stonework on this single family home. With traditional architectural shapes and trim features, the home boasts well-detailed design. The use of EIFS gave the architect the flexibility needed in designing three radius towers, all of which have different dimensions. The continuous insulation properties of EIFS provide the homeowner with a well-insulated home, resulting in substantial reduced energy costs. |
2020 Honorable Mentions
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Gentry Buckhead Village
Atlanta, GA Category: High-rise EIFS Manufacturer: Sto Corp. Contractor: Johnson & Sons Plastering Distributor: Capitol Materials Atlanta Owner/Developer: LMC Architect: Preston Partnership |
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Caesars Forum
Las Vegas, NV Category: Hospitality EIFS Manufacturer: Dryvit Systems, Inc. Contractor: Anning Johnson LV Distributor: L&W Supply Owner/Developer: Caesars Entertainment Architect: Fried Mutter Group |
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Herpetarium Addition at Zoo Knoxville
Knoxville, TN Category: Institutional EIFS Manufacturer: Master Wall, Inc. Contractor: V & V Construction, LLC Distributor: Creative Wall Products, Inc. Owner/Developer: Zoo Knoxville Architect: CLR Design - Daniel Miller |
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Harlow on Main
Columbus, OH Category: Residential EIFS Manufacturer: Master Wall, Inc. Contractor: TDR Interiors Co. Distributor: Stucco Master Supply Owner/Developer: Homestead America Architect: Jonathan Barnes Architecture and Design |
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