Winners of the 2021 CODAawards showcase site-specific art in architecture

For the eighth time, the annual CODAawards have been announced, celebrating the most successful integrations of commissioned art into architectural spaces and landscapes, both public and private. 

The jury was composed of 18 noteworthy architects, designers, and art leaders, including Frances Bronet, President of Pratt Institute, Frances Bronet, Director of Times Square Arts, and Hansoo Kim, Studio Director, Design Director, and Principal at Gensler.

Here is this year's full list of winners with jury comments included for the superlative winners in each category.

COMMERCIAL 

Evolve 17 by Gensler

Juror Comment: “I absolutely love this project as it is otherworldly, sublime, and visually compelling.” — Gareth Brennan, CEO and President, Eventscape

EDUCATION

Eon by Landmarks

Juror Comment: “Amazing digital commission that celebrates place and engages the viewers.” — Daniel Tobin,  Founder, UAP

HEALTHCARE

SOLA (Tunnel of Light) by Squidsoup

Juror Comment: “Absolutely amazing.  Totally lifts the spirit.” — Annette Ridenour, President, Aesthetics, Inc.

HOSPITALITY

Changsha Insun International Cinema by One Plus Partnernship, Ltd.

Juror Comment: “The design presents a seamless integration of creative and interactive elements which underscore the concept of cinema in an immersive way.” — Gary Wheeler, CEO, ASID

INSTITUTIONAL 

Agent Chrystalline by Marc Fornes/THEVERYMANY 

Juror Comment: “In a strong, out-reaching stance, this installation seems to be either in conversation or dancing with the adjacent building. To me, this is a joyous melding of architecture and art.” — Ilene Shaw, Producer, New York By Design: Architecture

LANDSCAPE

Better Place Forest - Point Arena by David Fletcher 

Juror Comment: “Artworks thrive when the process and implementation embrace and reflect the values of the intended mission.” — Thierry Boissel, Glass Artist

LITURGICAL 

All Saints Church by Derix Glasstudios, Ursula Jüngst

Juror Comment: “The beauty of this glass art is that it IS the architecture — not merely an additional adornment nor window decoration, but an essential structural element – glorious, translucent, strong and self-supporting.” — Ilene Shaw, Producer, New York By Design: Architecture

PUBLIC SPACES 

Tucson’s January 8th Memorial: The Embrace by Rebecca Mendez

Juror Comment: “This project connects us across time and space.  A haunting memory is transformed into a fluid, elevating, poetic experience.” — Frances Bronet, President, Pratt Institute

RESIDENTIAL 

Ivan Navarro, The Ladder by Keehn On Art

Juror Comment: “Simply stunning integration of art in a way that also heralds place as art.” — Kim Boganey, Director, Scottsdale Public Art

TRANSPORTATION

Sea Change by Jill Anholt Studio 

Juror Comment: “A beautiful and transformative way to bring light to a location that needed it.” — Kim Boganey, Director, Scottsdale Public Art

PEOPLE'S CHOICE

YU Seafood Yorkdale Mall by  Dialogue 38 Inc.

Juror Comment: "A poetic experience welcomes all guests and visitors.” — James Carpenter, Founder, James Carpenter Design Associates

PEOPLE'S CHOICE

Windows for the Cathedral Saint Eccehomo of Valledupar, Colombia by Daniel Castillo

Juror Comment: "The use of colors integrate so well into the environment, resulting in a visually stunning structure that reinforces the calm nature that it is nestled in.” — Jean Cooney, Director, Times Square Arts

MERIT AWARDS

Commercial 

Mezzo by Artello

Commercial 

Chase Center Chandelier by Studio 1Thousand

Commercial

Please Be Seated by UAP | Urban Art Projects

Education

Cleveland State University Science Building - Commissioned Sculpture by Virginia Kistler

Education

Transition Mirrors by Marisa Ferreira

Education 

GOLDEN SPIRAL by WOWHAUS

Healthcare

Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital by Dimensional Innovations

Healthcare 

Harmonic Grove: OLOLCH by Christopher Janney

Healthcare

Flower Tail by Kana Tanaka

Hospitality 

SFC Shangying Cinema Luxe by One Plus 

Hospitality

Middle House Hotel, Shanghai by Alison Pickett Corporate Art & Sculpture Consultants

Hospitality

The Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino: Transmigrations and Slat City

Institutional 

Menokin Remembrance Structure by REID architecture PLLC

Institutional 

Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach by Brett Phares

Institutional 

3i019 Site-Specific Installation at Museo Amparo by MAGDALENA FERNANDEZ ARRIAGA

Landscape

Electric Desert by Klip Collective

Landscape

Approach by Daniel Winterich

Landscape

Golden Ramhorn by Jessica Bodner

Liturgical

Falls of the Ohio by Guy Kemper

Liturgical 

Stained Glass Windows for the Cathedral of Saint Eccehomo of Valledupar, Colombia by Daniel Castillo

Public Spaces

Anri Sala, Time No Longer by Weingarten Art Group 

Public Spaces 

Olafur Eliasson, Seeing Spheres by Keehn On Art

Public Spaces

Selfie Panda by UAP | Urban Art Projects

Residential 

Bawuwan by UAP | Urban Art Projects

Residential 

Sculpting an Expression of a Movement by Dale Gago

Residential

The Avery Dining Room by Michael Curry Mosaics

Transportation 

O'Hare International Airport, Multi Modal Terminal by Ross Barney Architects

Transportation

Falin Mynd by fuse*

Transportation 

Salt Lake City International Airport – The Canyon by Gordon Huether + Partners, Inc.