The University of California, Davis Medical Center, California Tower
June 14, 2024
The award-winning design for The University of California, Davis Medical Center, California Tower in Sacramento, Calif. uses local geography and artists to…
Healthcare Design Award
Seattle Children’s Building Care: Diagnostic & Treatment Facility
July 17, 2023
Despite steady growth, demand for Seattle Children’s services has outpaced its capabilities. This project hinges on a 20+ year relationship between the design…
Young Architect Award
Ryan Kurlbaum, AIA
April 2, 2024
Ryan Kurlbaum channels his inclusive and thoughtful leadership to elevate design and inspire others to succeed, informing a brand of architecture that is…
Interior Architecture Award
River Ranch
February 7, 2023
The award-winning interior architecture for River Ranch in Blanco, Texas is an exploration of materials and the benefits they can provide occupants in…
Architecture Firm Award
Architecture Firm Award 2026: Duvall Decker
December 4, 2025
In a celebration of purpose-driven design, Duvall Decker has been honored with the 2026 AIA Architecture Firm Award. This recognition highlights the Mississippi…
Whitney M. Young Jr. Award
Whitney M. Young Jr. Award 2026: Michael Ford, FAIA, NOMA
December 5, 2025
AIA has named Michael Ford, FAIA, NOMA, as the recipient of the 2026 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award. This prestigious honor celebrates an architect who exemplifies…
Edward C. Kemper Award
Edward C. Kemper Award 2026: Vivian Lee, FAIA
December 5, 2025
AIA has bestowed its highest service honor, the Edward C. Kemper Award, upon Vivian Lee, FAIA, a design principal at Gensler. This award recognizes an architect…
Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education
AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education 2026: Sarah Whiting, Assoc. AIA
December 5, 2025
Sarah M. Whiting, Assoc. AIA, a transformative leader in architectural education, has been awarded the 2026 AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Excellence in…
Associates Award
AIA Associates Award 2025
April 21, 2025
Recognized for their significant contributions to their communities and the architecture profession.
Associates Award
Associates Award 2024
March 14, 2024
Explore the AIA Associates Award 2024 winners—recognized for their significant contributions to their communities and the architecture profession.
Award for Excellence in Public Architecture
Award for Excellence in Public Architecture 2024: Paula Loomis, FAIA
January 18, 2024
A dedicated civil servant, Paula Loomis, FAIA has also worked for the three federal agencies with the largest facility portfolios and has advanced the…
Award for Excellence in Public Architecture
Award for Excellence in Public Architecture 2025: Kelly Hayes-McAlonie
March 24, 2025
Kelly Hayes-McAlonie, FAIA, is a visionary leader in public architecture, known for transforming university campuses, championing educational design, and…
Design for Aging Award
Design for Aging Review 2023
December 8, 2023
Explore the Design for Aging Review 2023 winners, showcasing facilities that represent conscientious surroundings and advance environments for senior living.
Housing Award
Housing Award 2023
December 1, 2023
Explore the Housing Award 2023 winners—recognizing the best in home and housing design across five categories.
Housing Award
Housing Award 2024
June 6, 2024
Explore the Housing Award 2024 winners—recognizing the best in home and housing design across five categories.
Young Architect Award
Matthew R. Clapper, AIA
March 6, 2023
Matthew R. Clapper, AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Architects Award. His advocacy for small firms across the country has established an essential small…
Associates Award
Tannia Chavez, Int’l Assoc. AIA
April 2, 2024
A champion for women in architecture and the thousands of immigrant design professionals whose challenges she deeply understands, Tannia Chavez, Int’l Assoc…
Gold Medal
Gold Medal Award 2026: Shigeru Ban, Hon. FAIA
December 4, 2025
Shigeru Ban revolutionized architecture with renewable materials like paper and timber, creating resilient, sustainable designs like disaster shelters and the…
Young Architect Award
Young Architect Award 2025
April 28, 2025
Explore the Young Architect Award 2025 recipients—recognized for their exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the architecture profession and…
Honorary Membership
Honorary Membership 2026: Michele A. Russo
March 23, 2026
Michele A. Russo, Hon. AIA, is the 2026 recipient of Honorary Membership. A nationally recognized leader in the architecture industry research, she has…