AIA Santa Barbara Announces 2023 Design Awards Recipients

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Santa Barbara hosted their Design Awards Gala on December 7th at the University Club, to honor the achievements of local architects and architecture.

The annual event provided a showcase of AIA members’ contribution to the architectural legacy of Santa Barbara and the value of well-designed architecture.

The AIA Santa Barbara Design Awards program recognizes design excellence in architecture, residential architecture, restoration/renovation, and urban design. Criteria to be used by the jury include quality of design, resolution of the program idea, sustainable responsibility, innovation, thoughtfulness, and technique.

This year’s AIA Santa Barbara Design Awards jury included Jonathan Segal, FAIA; Greg Wynn, AIA; and Michael Burch, FAIA.

The following firms were honored for their distinction in the Santa Barbara community within their respective categories.

HONOR

Casa Roble (see above)
Category: Santa Barbara Architectural Heritage
DesignARC
Photographer: Jim Bartsch

DRIFT Santa Barbara
Category: Historic Preservation, Restoration, Rehabilitation or Reconstruction
Anacapa Architecture
Photographer: Erin Feinblatt

MERIT

Two ADU’S on a Multifamily Property
Category: Small Projects: Single Family Residential Additions, Remodels or Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’S)
Bildsten Architecture and Planning
Photographer: Holly Lapere

HONORABLE MENTION

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts – Steinmetz Hall
Category: Commercial Interiors
Barton Myers Associates, Inc.
Photographer: Ciro Coelho

Pavilion at Intersect + VKCC Container Coffee
Category: Small Projects: Single Family Residential Additions, Remodels or Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’S)
AB Design Studio, Inc.
Photographer: Stephen Wahlen

Padaro Beach Home
Category: Single Family Residential
NMA Architects
Photographer: Ciro Coelho

Healdsburg House
Category: Single Family Residential
Barton Myers Associates, Inc.
Photographer: Ciro Coelho

Valley Residence
Category: Proposed/Unbuilt Projects
Anacapa Architecture

Submissions of the 2023 Design Awards will be exhibited at Faulkner Gallery, during the month of February 2024. First Thursday Reception will be held on February 1, 2024 at 5.30pm.

The American Institute of Architects was founded in 1857, and aims to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing.