OCEANSIDE: Art museum nabs an Orchid : North County Times - Californian: "OCEANSIDE ---- The Oceanside Museum of Art was honored by the San Diego Architecture Foundation last week during its annual Orchids & Onions Awards.
The museum's $5.8 million central pavilion, designed by Frederick Fisher, opened in March. It is attached to the museum's former home, which is now its gift store. That building ---- Oceanside's former city hall ---- was built in 1934 by San Diego architect Irving Gill.
Of the Fisher expansion, the jury said: 'This slick, cool addition to a museum dedicated to regional artists is very straightforward with a minimalist approach that speaks of a refinement ... one of the most sophisticated buildings in North County.'
'Orchid' awards represent the best designs for architectural projects in San Diego County."
