2019

Recognizing Excellence in North Carolina Modernist Residential Design

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The George Matsumoto Prize honors George Matsumoto FAIA. A founding faculty member of North Carolina State University's School of Design, Matsumoto designed many of the state’s most well-known and historically significant Modernist houses.To continue that tradition, the yearly Matsumoto Prize competition recognizes excellence in new Modernist houses in North Carolina. Six prizes were awarded in two categories; Jury Awards, chosen by a jury of nationally celebrated architects and designers and People’s Choice Awards, compiled through online public voting.

Jury Awards:

First place - Rusafova Markulis Architects, for the Sapphire Cabin in Sapphire NC.

Second place - Tina Govan Architect Inc with Jason Hart of ThoughtCraft Architects, for the Trott Residence in Durham NC.

Third place - Scott Huebner of Brickstack Architects, for the Black Mountain Residence in Black Mountain NC.

People's Choice Awards:

First Place - Rusafova Markulis Architects, for the Sapphire Cabin in Sapphire NC.

Second Place – Adam Sebastian of STITCH Design Shop, for the Wainscott Residence in Greensboro NC.

Third Place - Tina Govan Architect Inc with Jason Hart of ThoughtCraft Architects, for the Trott Residence in Durham NC.

The 2019 George Matsumoto Prize Jury

Jane Frederick FAIA Frederick and Frederick 2020 AIA President	Tom Phifer FAIA Thomas Phifer and Partners
Michelle Addington Dean, University of Texas Austin Architecture	Kelly Lynch Neutra/Lautner Homeowner
Kirsten Ring Murray FAIA Olson/Kundig	Harry Wolf FAIA Wolf Architecture