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GSA Wins American Institute of Architects AwardGSA #10353 May 14, 2007 Washington, DC – The U.S. General Services Administration was recognized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as a recipient of the 2007 Institute Honors for Collaborative Achievement at a ceremony on May 3rd. The award acknowledges the distinguished work of GSA’s Office of the Chief Architect and the Design Excellence Program. “This award pays tribute to the success of our program. By collaborating with the highest caliber of architects, we are creating a legacy of public architecture that continues to enrich and revitalize American communities,” said David Winstead, GSA’s Commissioner for the Public Buildings Service. GSA’s design excellence program is now in its second decade. This program continues to create public buildings that enhance cities and towns, inspire the public and teach America’s values. GSA ensures the facilities are environmentally responsible and safe, at the same time communicating what the government represents through art and architecture. The influence of this program also reaches to other public agencies and the private sector. The AIA presented this award to GSA at its 2007 National Convention and Design Exposition in San Antonio, Texas. For the past 150 years, members of the AIA have worked to create valuable, stable, and cost-effective buildings. Visit gsa.gov for more information about GSA’s Design Excellence program. #### Founded in 1949, GSA serves as a centralized procurement and property management agency for the federal government. GSA manages more than one-fourth of the government’s total procurement dollars and influences the management of $500 billion in federal assets, including 8,600 government-owned or leased buildings and 205,000 vehicles. GSA helps preserve our past and define our future, as a steward of more than 425 historic properties, and as manager of USA.gov, the official portal to federal government information and services. GSA’s mission to provide superior workplaces, expert technology solutions, acquisition services, purchasing and eGov travel solutions and management policies, at best value, allows federal agencies to focus on their core missions. Did You Know? That GSA’s Design Excellence Program is based on the “Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture” established 45 years ago by President John F. Kennedy.
Last Reviewed 5/14/2007
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