Centennial Beach in Hudson, Mass.
Opened in celebration of the Town of Hudson’s centennial year back in the 1960s, this aging beachfront was in sore need of an update. New buildings provide better space for restrooms, breakrooms and concessions.
 

Athletic Facilities: O’Connell Athletic Center, University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Conn.

After becoming a co-ed institution, University of Saint Joseph needed to expand its athletic program.

When a popular park with plenty of trees needed a new playground solution, they found a futuristic-looking option that didn’t sacrifice the existing shade.