Bates Masi + Architects Takes Out Two 2010 AIA NY State Awards

Long Island-based firm Bates Masi + Architects has been honored with two AIA New York State Design Awards in the Residential Small Project Category. Competition for this award is open to Architects registered in the State of New York with projects located around the world. Awards will be presented on October 15 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center at the annual AIA New York State Convention.

The Pryor Residence in Montauk, New York was awarded the AIA NY State 2010 Award of Merit. In addition, this project was featured in the July 11, 2010 issue of New York Magazine and noted for evoking childhood experiences of camping through the design. A seamless relationship between the house and nature occurs when the 36’ wide sliding doors completely pocket into the walls. Bronzed metal sunscreens slide to allow varying levels of sunlight for unique living experiences.

AIA NY State also honored the firm with its 2010 Citation of Design Award for Noyack Creek Residence located in Southampton, New York. Utilizing a limited material pallet and orienting the views out to the tidal estuary liberates the predetermined building envelope of this residence on a narrow lot.  Noyack Creek was featured in the House and Home Section of the New York Times in 2009 as well as on our sister site Archinect.

The architectural firm based on the East End of Long Island has been practicing for the past 46 years and has completed a range of projects including residential, institutional and commercial located around the world.