The American Institute of Architects recognized the award-winning Couch Academic Center in their quarterly magazine Oculus.

“Adding to the 1912 mansion was complicated. What new structure could rest comfortably next to it?” said Dr. Carol Bentel, FAIA, ASID, FIIDA, partner at Bentel & Bentel. “We decided the addition should support the majestic building, not compete with it, or touch it. We also felt the history of the site was as important as the building.”

Read the full article on the Oculus website.