Orville Lance Prize for Architecture: Several of Paul Rosenblatt’s architectural projects were accepted into the National Academy of Design’s 179th Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Art. Based upon this work, The National Academy selected Mr. Rosenblatt as the recipient of the prestigious Orville Lance Prize for Architecture.
American Institute of Architects Open Plan Award: Mr. Rosenblatt’s Piers Project – in collaboration with Bruce Lindsey AIA – proposes a strategy for the adaptive reuse of existing abandoned bridge piers. The Piers Project was awarded an Open Plan Award by the AIA Pittsburgh Chapter and was exhibited at the Heinz Architectural Center. The models and drawings of this project are now in the Heinz’ permanent collection.
Pittsburgh Business Times Fast Tracker Award: Awarded by the Pittsburgh Business Times to the ‘region’s 50 front-runners,’ the Fast Trackers Award is given to those individuals who are having a positive impact on their profession and the region. Editor Mara Mrvos was quoted as saying that, “the individuals highlighted are all committed to their respective careers and communities. For that, we congratulate them and thank them for making the region a better place to live and do business.”
Cool Space Locator Award: SPRINGBOARD’s own 2,500sf workplace in a converted warehouse on the banks of the Monongahela River received one of the first ever Cool Space Locator Awards. Awarded to the ‘coolest’ workplaces in the region by Cool Space Locator, SPRINGBOARD’s workplace features high ceilings, plentiful natural light and views, and direct access to the Pittsburgh’s hip South Side neighborhood.
Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Preservation Award: Mr. Rosenblatt’s Niches Project – an international stone carving project that completed the main facade of Henry Hornbostel’s College of Fine Arts building at Carnegie Mellon University – received Pittsburgh History and Landmark’s Preservation Award. He worked on the project together with Historian Richard Cleary and fellow architect Bruce Lindsey.