Goettsch Partners Receives Three CTBUH Awards

At the annual Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) International Conference, held October 6–9 in Toronto, GP took home an Award of Excellence for projects in three distinct categories: Best Tall Building Americas, Space Within, and the 10 Year Award. The three projects also span locations in the U.S., China and the UAE.

Award of Excellence, Best Tall Building Americas
1900 Lawrence
Denver, Colorado, USA

This 31-story, Class A office tower prioritizes occupant health, comfort and efficiency. The building features 24 floors of office space above six levels of podium parking, two underground levels, and an active ground-floor lobby with multiple retail experiences. Eleven private terraces and a communal amenity terrace offer dramatic city and mountain views, while triple Platinum certifications for LEED, WELL and WiredScore ratings reflect the project’s commitment to sustainability and wellness.

Learn more about 1900 Lawrence.

Award of Excellence, Space Within Award
COFCO Qianhai Innovation Center
Shenzhen, China

This complex features two nearly twin towers, standing 180 and 200 meters tall, each composed of three slender bars that step back to reveal internal atria and outdoor sky terraces. Drawing inspiration from Shenzhen’s urban villages, the atria are shaped in response to local zoning codes regulating double-height spaces. Interconnecting stairs and meeting rooms activate the space, encouraging movement, collaboration and connection.

Learn more about COFCO Qianhai Innovation Center.

Award of Excellence, 10 Year Award
Al Maryah Tower
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Completed in 2015, this 24-story office tower on Al Maryah Island offers premier Class A office space for leading global companies. The podium features retail space and a dramatic three-story transparent lobby, with pedestrian arcades on the east and west. Above, three cubical masses are stacked like shifted blocks, with floor-to-ceiling, high-performance glass that enhances daylight and offers sweeping views of the city.

Learn more about Al Maryah Tower.

About the CTBUH Awards Program

The CTBUH Annual Awards program honors projects, practices and individuals that advance tall buildings and the urban environment while promoting sustainability and human well-being. Judged by an international panel of experts, the Awards of Excellence span categories such as Best Tall Building, Urban Habitat, Innovation, Structure, and Construction. The program seeks to showcase leading projects, inspire continued improvement, and highlight those that deliver lasting benefits to people and communities.