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800 Block: Honor Award
The Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Institute of Architects on the recommendation of an independent jury and through its Board of Directors is...
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CPZ Architects: Architecture Firm of the Year 2022
The Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Institute of Architects on the recommendation of an independent jury and through its Board of Directors is...
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Joseph Barry: Member Honor Award
The Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Institute of Architects on the recommendation of an independent jury and through itsBoard of Directors is ...
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Fire Stations: The Ultimate Work & Live Design Challenge
April 22, 2021Why do we design so many fire stations? It’s the challenge of it. Fire stations are multi-faceted. Of course, a fire station is a garage for appar...
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People + Architecture at Work in Port Everglades
March 30, 2021We’re working with Port Everglades to design a new Public Works facility. The new facility will bring together all the divisions and trades currentl...
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Building Information Modeling | CPZ Process
March 4, 2021At CPZ Architects we value Building Information Modeling (BIM) combining our architectural design with that of our consultants including structural, m...
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AIA Gold Medal Service Award
November 20, 2020Chris Zimmerman, founder of CPZ Architects, was awarded the AIA Gold Medal Service Award. It is the highest award that AIA Fort Lauderdale bestows. ...
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Midgard: Relationships are the foundation of great design
November 15, 2020Architecture is rooted in great design, yes, but it’s more. Client relationships are the foundation of our great designs. We’ve been working wit...
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Doral Glades Park: Florida Water Star Award
November 11, 2020The Doral Glades Park was just awarded the Florida Water Star Award. We designed the new 25-acre park, which includes a nature center with exhibit, ...
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Station #8: Busiest fire-rescue department in Broward County
November 9, 2020Construction is underway at Fort Lauderdale Fire & Rescue Station #8. Fort Lauderdale has the largest and busiest municipal fire-rescue department...
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West Palm Beach Fire Station #4: Enduring and sustainable community design
West Palm Beach’s Fire Station #4 is sited at the gateway of one of West Palm Beach’s historical communities. Our sensitivity to the district’s ...
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Flamingo Gardens Mary N. Porter Learning Center
November 1, 2020Flamingo Gardens Botanical Garden & Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Broward County. CPZ Architects is thrilled to have designed a new ...
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Ocean Sports Development: We’re making waves
October 10, 2020A new wave of architecture may be coming to Coral Springs—literally. We’re working with Ocean Sports Development to design a world class surf park...
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Martin County Fire Station #14: A station fit for a growing professional firefighting force
October 7, 2020We developed the plans for a new Martin County Fire Station #14. The current facility’s location on the beach isn’t up to par with today’s build...
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Fort Lauderdale Police Horse Barn: An Example of Enduring Architecture
May 4, 2020The most sustainable architecture is often the design that stands the test of time. Enduring architecture strikes the critical balance of: Longevity...
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Chris Zimmerman: AIA Member of the Year
The Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Institute of Architects on the recommendation of an independent jury and through its Board of Directors is...
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Police Horse Barn: Honorable Mention
The Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Institute of Architects on the recommendation of an independent jury and through its Board of Directors is...
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Doral Glades Park: Honorable Mention
The Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Institute of Architects on the recommendation of an independent jury and through its Board of Directors is...
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CHRIS ZIMMERMAN, PRESIDENT, AIA
August 28, 2018As founder and principal of CPZ Architects, Chris P. Zimmerman, AIA, began his professional career working for the City of Fort Lauderdale as a City A...
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Chris Zimmerman: Government Service Award
The Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Institute of Architects On the recommendation of An independent jury and through its Board of Directors Is...
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Park Restroom Facility: Honor Award
The Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Institute of Architects on the recommendation of an independent jury and through its Board of Directors is...
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Fire Station 78: Honor Award
The Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Institute of Architects on the recommendation of an independent jury and through its Board of Directors is...
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Fire Station No. 80 featured in Fire Chief Magazine
2011 Stationstyle Design Awards: Career Notable Positioned at the north end of the Public Safety Complex allows for separate and efficient vehicular f...
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