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Cinderella Castle Named
Top Building by AIA Florida
Winners announced in AIA Florida Top 100 Buildings Competition: 100 Years. 100 Places.
Orlando, Fla. - A great icon of the Orlando area has been recognized by the Florida Chapter of The American Institute of Architects (AIA Florida) in naming Cinderella Castle the top recreational building in Florida. More than 2.4 million votes were cast.
In March, AIA Florida launched the Top 100 Buildings statewide online competition, inviting the public to vote for their favorite Florida building. This year marks the 100th anniversary of AIA Florida, recognizing the important contributions architects have made in the Sunshine State.
Cinderella Castle was inspired by the Castle Neuschwanstein in Bavaria. It is visited by millions of theme park goers annually.
The competition identified 100 structures across the state that represent the best in architectural achievement. The public was encouraged to vote online at www.aiaflatop100.org.
Earlier today, AIA Florida announced the Top Building in Florida, The Fontainebleau, at a news conference in Miami Beach. The AIA Florida also announced the top buildings in the following categories:
The top five buildings as voted by the public:
- Fontainebleau Hotel (Miami Beach)
- Mandi's Chapel (Live Oak)
- Baughman Center at the University of Florida (Gainesville)
- The University of North Florida Student Union (Jacksonville)
- Mar-a-Lago National Historic Landmark (Palm Beach)
Performing Arts - Florida Theatre Building (Jacksonville)
Civic - Boca Raton Town Hall (Boca Raton)
Commercial - Espirito Santo Plaza (Miami)
Educational - University of North Florida Student Union (Jacksonville)
Historic - Mar-a-Lago National Historic Landmark (Palm Beach)
Hotel - Fontainebleau Hotel (Miami Beach)
Museum - Dali Museum (St. Petersburg)
Public Use - City Park Municipal Garage (Ft. Lauderdale)
Public Entertainment Facility - Cinderella Castle (Orlando)
Religious - Mandi's Chapel (Live Oak)
Residential - Walker Guest House (Sanibel)
Write-In - Ponce de Leon Hotel/Flagler College (St. Augustine)
Architects' Favorite - University of North Florida Student Union (Jacksonville).
The top five buildings as voted by architects:
- The University of North Florida Student Union (Jacksonville)
- Saint Paul's By-The-Sea Episcopal Church (Jacksonville Beach)
- Walker Guest House (Sanibel)
- Beach Road 2 (Jupiter Island)
- The Breakers Resort National Historical Landmark (Palm Beach)
Today's announcement of the winners of the Florida Architecture: 100 Years 100 Places competition coincides with Architecture Month, as proclaimed recently by Governor Rick Scott. AIA Florida also has plans to host several events across the region including the 100th Anniversary Convention & Tradeshow at The Breakers in Palm Beach over the July 19 through 22 and a special Anniversary Celebration Event on December 14, 2012.
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Michael Lingerfelt, FAIA
President of Architecture & Design
Lingerfelt International
Orlando, Florida
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