Education Facility Design Award 2025

June 5, 2025

Explore the projects that won the Education Facility Design Award 2025, which recognizes the best in today's learning spaces. 

Education Facility Design Award
University of Connecticut Science 1 STEM Research Center, Storrs, CT
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Unveiling Excellence in Educational Facility Design

As education evolves, so does the architecture that supports it. The Education Facility Design Awards, presented by AIA and the Committee on Architecture for Education, celebrate innovative projects across the learning continuum, from early childhood to higher education. These designs elevate learning environments and inspire communities.

 

Exterior photo of Awty

Awty International School Student Center

This high-performance student center, a new heart for a global student body, replaces scattered buildings with a unified campus hub. Climate-responsive design and landscaped outdoor areas support a strong sense of community and reinforce the school’s international identity.
Belmont Middle & High School

Belmont Middle & High School

A Zero Net Energy campus unites middle and high school students through a daylit central “street” that showcases student work and promotes collaboration. Outdoor spaces around a restored pond strengthen community ties, while fossil fuel-free systems advance environmental stewardship.
Interior lobby area

Boston Public Library, Roslindale Branch

A vital civic space is reborn in Boston’s diverse Roslindale neighborhood. The library’s renovation enhances historical features and community access while supporting local businesses and gatherings. A reconfigured interior and central circulation desk create an inclusive, welcoming environment for all.
Exterior facade of Davis Center

Davis Center, Williams College

This net-zero, low-carbon complex supports equity and inclusion through sustainable design and student advocacy. Connecting two historic houses, the new Davis Center fosters a socially just and ecologically responsible campus community, pursuing Living Building Challenge Petal Certification.
Eastside Early College High School

Eastside Early College High School

More than a school, this campus connects a historically marginalized community. The design honors its past, strengthens present ties, and opens opportunities for future success through intentional spaces for learning, gathering, and growth.
Edward J. Ray Hall at Oregon State University-Cascades

Edward J. Ray Hall at Oregon State University-Cascades

Set on a reclaimed mine, this all-timber STEAM building pioneers sustainable campus development. With high-performance design and a dramatic siting, it advances OSU-Cascades’ net-zero goals and sets a precedent for future facilities.
Penn State University Engineering Collaborative Research & Education Building

Penn State University Engineering Collaborative Research & Education Building

This flagship engineering facility blends teaching, research, and community life within a dynamic, copper-toned design. Transparent and vibrant interiors foster connection, while its form and materials resonate with campus context, creating a shared academic home.
Stanford School of Medicine Center for Academic Medicine

Stanford School of Medicine Center for Academic Medicine

Nicknamed the “Treehouse,” this restorative academic workspace integrates nature to combat burnout. Surrounded by Stanford’s arboretum, it features biophilic design, outdoor porches, and abundant daylight to support well-being and research collaboration.
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An AIA award is the ultimate acknowledgment of impactful, exemplary work in architecture and design. Browse AIA project-based award winners across nearly 11 categories whose work sets new standards of excellence and inspires others to innovate.

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Aerial view of Walker Hall and Walker Promenade
Education Facility Design Award
Walker Hall Graduate Student Center
May 12, 2024

The award-winning design for Walker Hall Graduate Student Center in Davis, California illustrates the importance of adaptive reuse projects and how in this example created a vibrant connection space

University of Connecticut Science 1 STEM Research Center, Storrs, CT
Education Facility Design Award
University of Connecticut—Science 1 Research Center
May 12, 2024

The University of Connecticut-Science 1 Research Center embraces the site's natural landscape with an award-winning design that is infused with connections to nature.

Robert W. Plaster Manufacturing Center
Education Facility Design Award
Robert W. Plaster Manufacturing Center
May 12, 2024

The award-winning design for Robert W. Plaster Manufacturing Center in Springfield, Missouri proves that through education, you not only provide a stronger future for the student, but also the