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11th Annual Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Award Association of Ceramic Tile & Refractory Manufacturers & the Italian Trade Commission Multiple Projects Multiple Thompson-Phelan Group/Barber McCalpin Associates projects were recognized by an Honorable Mention in this competition. This award acknowledges outstanding achievement by North American architects and interior designers using Italian ceramic tile. Criteria included Overall Design, Innovative Use of Tile, Tile Design, Quality of Installation, and Degree that Tile Enhanced the Setting. Our projects were noted for their "dynamic installation of Italian tiles in prominent bank settings".

Michigan's Best - 2003 Construction Association of Michigan Eastern Michigan Bank, Fort Gratiot, Michigan This new branch is an example of how the successful exterior elements of an earlier project were repeated to create an identity for the Bank's offices as it expands into new markets. The result is a contemporary banking facility with traditional elements, utilizing brick, stone, and traditional details to reinforce the bank's image and help it fit into its context community. The interior carries on this traditional approach, doing so with an innovative mixture of technologically advanced building products.

Grand Prize Spectrum 2003 Southeast Oakland Community Credit Union This challenging project involved renovation of a vacant strip mall grocery store into a vibrant, retail-oriented financial facility. It was determined that an identifiable look needed to be created. Very little natural light and an absence of interesting features made this a demanding undertaking. While in the design phase, the floor became a focal point. A bold, high contrast color and material scheme highlighted the work, which featured a completely new interior design and installation. Unique tile work, meshing porcelain tile and high-tech bonded stainless steel, was utilized. Material and design came together to meet the challenge, and provided the signature sought by the client. This innovative look and feel has been repeated in successive projects.