People's Choice Award 2026
With more than 6,000 votes cast across 12 outstanding submissions, the community has spoken!
Congratulations to Marcel Wolosik, a sophomore in the architectural technology program at Sussex Tech High School, representing AIA New Jersey.
To hear Marcel discuss the inspiration and decisions behind his design in his own words, listen to his podcast episode.
People's Choice Award
A heartfelt thank you to all 12 finalists for sharing their vision, and to the thousands of voters who made this celebration such a resounding success.
Special thanks to Joe David, AIA, and Stacey Kliesch, AIA, competition leaders from AIA New Jersey, as well as the K-12 leaders across the country who create opportunities for students to explore and share their design talents.
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ADEX
Blue Mosque
The Art of Architecture is a juried competition for middle and high school students that explores the relationship between art and the built environment.
AIA New Jersey
CloudDeck One
Students were asked to imagine what a home might look like 125 years in the future, in the year 2150.
AFSF
Elevation
Students were challenged to design a vibrant, socially active public realm along San Francisco's Market Street in support of the city's downtown economic recovery effort.
AIA Las Vegas
Elkhorn Community Center
The goal of this competition is to design a sustainable senior living home community that addresses the unique needs of the elderly population in Las Vegas.
AIA Toledo
Glasstown Green
This competition invited proposals to expand services at Aurora Project, which supports unhoused women and children with transitional housing, life skills training, trauma support, employment readiness, and family services.
AIA Atlanta
The Hive
Students selected a FIFA World Cup team and designed a fan engagement pavilion to welcome and entertain visitors attending World Cup matches in Atlanta.
AIA Texas Society of Architects
Keystone Heritage Park
Students were challenged to explore how design can foster growth—environmental, social, and cultural—through adaptive reuse, resource stewardship, and innovation.
ACE Mentor San Diego
Neighborhood Net-Zero
This competition focused on designing a net-zero data center that minimizes environmental impact through energy and water conservation, renewable energy integration, and thoughtful community considerations.
AIA Fort Worth
Our House
This showcase called for originality, a thoughtful design process, and strong presentation—offering a glimpse into the next generation of architecture.
AIA San Fernando Valley
Palm Springs House
Kennedy High School students were tasked with developing a 3,000-square-foot, single-story Type V wood-framed primary residence in Palm Springs.
