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The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Birmingham Chapter hosts Design Awards each year to recognize excellence in architectural design by architects in our local chapter. These awards increase awareness of outstanding architects and honor architects, clients, consultants, and contractors who work together to improve the built environment.
AIA Members strive to make the world a better place for everyone to live, work, and play.
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All projects were evaluated anonymously by two juries this year. Projects were divided into categories based on square footage of the project, and given to the five experts who practice within this project scale.

Jury A (above), from Charlotte, North Carolina, met virtually to review projects 0-10,000 sq. ft. & 11,000-30,000 sq. ft.

Jury B, also, from Charlotte, North Carolina, met in person to review projects 31,000 sq. ft.-100,000 sq. ft. & 100,000+ sq. feet.
Jury B also reviewed projects submitted in the Divine Detail category.
The purpose of the Divine Detail category is to recognize an instance in which the expression of architectural theory becomes an artistic medium, defining the relationship between architecture and craft.
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People’s Choice Exhibit

Click here to vote for your favorite project!
Our annual People’s Choice Exhibit & online voting opens June 15th! Vote for your favorite project by July 13, 2023!
Stop by the Martin Biscuit Building’s Main Hall to view our project boards on display from June 15 – June 27th.
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Honor Awards
City Walk Visitor Pavilions WINNER
Honor Award | City Walk BHAM Visitor Pavilions | David Baker Architects
______Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Pavilion WINNER
Honor Award | Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Pavillion | Williams Blackstock Architects
______Gulf State Park Interpretive Center WINNER
Honor Award | Gulf State Park Interpretive Center | ArchitectureWorks
______Merit Awards
Bandsaw Building WINNER
Merit Award | Bandsaw Building | David Baker Architects
______BJCC Legacy Arena Renovation & Addition WINNER
Merit Award | BJCC Legacy Arena Renovation & Addition | POPULOUS
______Dexter Ave. Mixed-Use WINNER
Merit Award | Dexter Avenue Mixed Use | Nequette Architecture & Design
______Mountain Brook High School Classroom Addition WINNER
Merit Award | Top Block Award | Mountain Brook High School Classroom Addition | B GROUP ARCHITECTURE, INC.
______O’Neal Steel Scales WINNER
Merit Award | O’Neal Steel Scales | Creature LLC
______WBA Coffee Table & Front Desk WINNER
Merit Award | Design Firm Front Lobby & Table | Williams Blackstock Architects
______Citation Awards
2323 WINNER
Citation Award | Metropolitan 2323 | David Baker Architects
______Gulf State Park Hike and Bike Trails WINNER
Citation Award | Gulf State Park Hike and Bike Trails | ArchitectureWorks
______The Citizen WINNER
Citation Award | The Citizen | Creature LLC
______People’s Choice Award
Millennial Bank WINNER
People’s Choice Award | Millennial Bank | Thompson Architecture, Inc.
______Entries
20 Midtown Phase II
20 Midtown Phase II | CCR Architecture & Interiors
______Abingdon by the River Pool Amenity
Abingdon by the River Pool Amenity | Nequette Architecture & Design
______Adios
Adiós | Eric Wadsworth
______Anniston Center for Nursing and Rehab
NHS Anniston Nursing & Rehab Center | Birchfield Penuel & Associates LLC
______Athens Recreation Center
Athens Recreation Center | Goodwyn Mills Cawood
______Bailey Harris Construction
Bailey-Harris Construction | Williams Blackstock Architects
______Baptist Health OrthoNow
Baptist Health OrthoNow | Goodwyn Mills Cawood
______Birmingham Animal Hospital & Resort
Birmingham Animal Hospital & Resort | Five South Architecture, LLC
______Birmingham Zoo
Birmingham Zoo | Goodwyn Mills Cawood
______Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International AIrport Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Station
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Station (ARFF) | Dorsey Architects Inc.
______Blackstone Construction
Blackstone Construction | Christopher Architecture & Interiors
______Central Steel
Central Steel | Birchfield Penuel & Associates LLC
______City Harbor
City Harbor | Chambless King Architects
______Cohn Plastic Surgery
Cohn Plastic Surgery | Williams Blackstock Architects
______East Alabama Medical Center
East Alabama Health Auburn Medical Pavilion | Goodwyn Mills Cawood
______Gulf Front Oasis
Gulf Front Oasis | Christopher Architecture & Interiors
______Hewson Hall
The University of Alabama, Hewson Hall | Williams Blackstock Architects
______Horton-Hardgrave Hall
Auburn University, Horton-Hardgrave Hall | Williams Blackstock Architects
______Jones Valley Teaching Farm Center for Food Education
Jones Valley Teaching Farm Center for Food Education | ArchitectureWorks
______Lakeview Green
Lakeview Green | CCR Architecture & Interiors
______Lane Park, Phase 2
Lane Park, Phase 2 | Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC
______Local Roots Cahaba Heights
Local Roots Cahaba Heights | Adams Design Associates, Inc.
______Millennial Bank
People’s Choice Award | Millennial Bank | Thompson Architecture, Inc.
______O’Neal Steel Office Renovation
O’Neal Steel Office Renovation | Creature LLC
______One Highland Avenue
One Highland Avenue | Williams Blackstock Architects
______Papa Dubi’s
Papa Dubi’s | Chambless King Architects
______Parsonage Restoration for 16th Street Baptist Church
Parsonage Restoration for 16th Street Baptist Church | ArchitectureWorks
______Protective Stadium
Protective Stadium | Goodwyn Mills Cawood
______Sand Mountain Park – Fitness Center
Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater – Fitness Center | Chambless King Architects
______Shelby County Services
Shelby County Services Building | Williams Blackstock Architects, PC
______Storybook Estate
Storybook Estate | Christopher Architecture & Interiors
______The Peace and Justice Memorial Center
The Peace and Justice Memorial Center | Dorsey Architects Inc.
______Total on 1st
Total on 1st | CCR Architecture & Interiors
______Trinity United Methodist Church
Trinity United Methodist Church | Williams Blackstock Architects, PC
______UA Bryce Stabilization
UA Bryce Stabilization | Birchfield Penuel & Associates
______UAB University Hall
UAB University Hall | Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC.
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