Boston Society of Architects, Director's Citation for Collaborative Design - 2006
Clubhouse for the
Cape Fear Yacht Club, Oak Island, NC. This project received this special
award from the director of the BSA in recognition of the power of design to
engage us all in building communities collaboratively. Rich Bandera is a member of the yacht club. As such, it was important to him that the membership be actively engaged in the design and construction of the building. Given the budget and the bids received from contractors, the membership could have easily scrapped the design and gone for a pre-fabricated box. Instead they opted to pick up hammers and paint brushes and provide the finish details such as interior painting and tile work, arbors, and landscaping. This citation honors their belief that good design matters.
American Institute of Architects, Housing Design Award Recipient -
2000 Parcel R11C - 2,4,6,8 &10 East Concord Street, Boston, MA. The first modular housing project in Boston's South End historical district included new construction of four first-time home buyer dwelling units over two ground floor office spaces adjacent to the new construction of four single-family townhouses.
Brookside Community Garden. Transformation of vacant lot into 24 plots for neighborhood resident to grow their own vegetables and flowers.
Boston Architectural Center - 1987
Thesis Commendation.
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