Best Government/Public Building: The Edson Range and Chappo Dining Facilities, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton
The $63.3-million dining halls at the Marine Corps' Camp Pendleton north of San Diego blend design themes of discipline and flair. "From the beginning, the goal was to set a new standard for mess halls, providing a getaway place for the Marines," says Carol Davis, project manager for Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest. The project team exceeded expectations, she adds.