Christopher Newport University Wins Awards in
American School & University
2003 Architectural Portfolio Competition
News Release - December 9, 2003
contact:
Margaret O. Yancey
myancey@cnu.edu
757-594-7942
Christopher Newport University (CNU) is pleased to announce two significant awards in the “American School & University: Architectural Portfolio 2003, the Sourcebook for Award-Winning and Outstanding Education Design.” CNU’s Comprehensive Master Plan received an Outstanding Projects citation in the Campus Master Plans segment of the competition and York River Hall was cited for Outstanding Buildings in the post-secondary category.Jurors from across the nation evaluated more than 200 school and university design projects. The jury looked for projects that exemplified characteristics including: supports learning; architecturally exemplary; adaptability/flexibility; Integrated, skillful use of the site; sustainability; ability to serve as a community resource; regulatory compliance; sensitive attention to security; and cost effective.