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Bank of Astoria

Project Overview

This project has been described as “a handcrafted jewel box” of design richness and integration. - Photo Credit: Tom Bender

The Bank of Astoria represents a community’s rebellion against impersonal megabanks controlled from afar. Juror Gail Lindsey, FAIA, noted that it “goes beyond daylighting and electricity systems to address community impact related to sustainability.”

Location: 
Manzanita  Oregon
United States
Project Owner: 
Bank of Astoria
Submitting Architect: 
Tom Bender, Architect
Joint Venture or Associate Architect: 
SERA Architects
Project Type: 
Bank/Financial Institution

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