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2023 Design Awards

June 8, 2023

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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.

Pictured from left to right: Ashley Spinks, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Little, Heath Wickline, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, BB+M Architecture, Carol Bacon, AIA, NCARB, ADWArchitects, John Kincheloe, AIA, LEED AP, LS3P, Marley Carroll, FAIA, C Design

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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2023 Merit Award | Design Firm Front Lobby & Table | Williams Blackstock Architects

Honor Awards

City Walk Visitor Pavilions WINNER


2023 | Honor Award

Honor Award | City Walk BHAM Visitor Pavilions | David Baker Architects

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Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Pavilion WINNER


2023 | Honor Award

Honor Award | Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Pavillion | Williams Blackstock Architects

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Gulf State Park Interpretive Center WINNER


2023 | Honor Award

Honor Award | Gulf State Park Interpretive Center | ArchitectureWorks

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Merit Awards

Bandsaw Building WINNER


2023 | Merit Award

Merit Award | Bandsaw Building | David Baker Architects

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BJCC Legacy Arena Renovation & Addition WINNER


2023 | Merit Award

Merit Award | BJCC Legacy Arena Renovation & Addition | POPULOUS

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Dexter Ave. Mixed-Use WINNER


2023 | Merit Award

Merit Award | Dexter Avenue Mixed Use | Nequette Architecture & Design

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Mountain Brook High School Classroom Addition WINNER


2023 | Merit Award, Top Block Award

Merit Award | Top Block Award | Mountain Brook High School Classroom Addition | B GROUP ARCHITECTURE, INC.

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O’Neal Steel Scales WINNER


2023 | Merit Award

Merit Award | O’Neal Steel Scales | Creature LLC

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WBA Coffee Table & Front Desk WINNER


2023 | Merit Award

Merit Award | Design Firm Front Lobby & Table | Williams Blackstock Architects

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Citation Awards

2323 WINNER


2023 | Citation

Citation Award | Metropolitan 2323 | David Baker Architects

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Gulf State Park Hike and Bike Trails WINNER


2023 | Citation

Citation Award | Gulf State Park Hike and Bike Trails | ArchitectureWorks

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The Citizen WINNER


2023 | Citation

Citation Award | The Citizen | Creature LLC

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People’s Choice Award

Millennial Bank WINNER


2023 | People's Choice Award

People’s Choice Award | Millennial Bank | Thompson Architecture, Inc.

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Entries

20 Midtown Phase II


| 2023 |

20 Midtown Phase II | CCR Architecture & Interiors

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Abingdon by the River Pool Amenity


| 2023 |

Abingdon by the River Pool Amenity | Nequette Architecture & Design

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Adios


| 2023 |

Adiós | Eric Wadsworth

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Anniston Center for Nursing and Rehab


| 2023 |

NHS Anniston Nursing & Rehab Center | Birchfield Penuel & Associates LLC

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Athens Recreation Center


| 2023 |

Athens Recreation Center | Goodwyn Mills Cawood

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Bailey Harris Construction


| 2023 |

Bailey-Harris Construction | Williams Blackstock Architects

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Baptist Health OrthoNow


| 2023 |

Baptist Health OrthoNow | Goodwyn Mills Cawood

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Birmingham Animal Hospital & Resort


| 2023 |

Birmingham Animal Hospital & Resort | Five South Architecture, LLC

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Birmingham Zoo


| 2023 |

Birmingham Zoo | Goodwyn Mills Cawood

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Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International AIrport Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Station


| 2023 |

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Station (ARFF) | Dorsey Architects Inc.

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Blackstone Construction


| 2023 |

Blackstone Construction | Christopher Architecture & Interiors

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Central Steel


| 2023 |

Central Steel | Birchfield Penuel & Associates LLC

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City Harbor


| 2023 |

City Harbor | Chambless King Architects

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Cohn Plastic Surgery


| 2023 |

Cohn Plastic Surgery | Williams Blackstock Architects

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East Alabama Medical Center


| 2023 |

East Alabama Health Auburn Medical Pavilion | Goodwyn Mills Cawood

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Gulf Front Oasis


| 2023 |

Gulf Front Oasis | Christopher Architecture & Interiors

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Hewson Hall


| 2023 |

The University of Alabama, Hewson Hall | Williams Blackstock Architects

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Horton-Hardgrave Hall


| 2023 |

Auburn University, Horton-Hardgrave Hall | Williams Blackstock Architects

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Jones Valley Teaching Farm Center for Food Education


| 2023 |

Jones Valley Teaching Farm Center for Food Education | ArchitectureWorks

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Lakeview Green


| 2023 |

Lakeview Green | CCR Architecture & Interiors

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Lane Park, Phase 2


| 2023 |

Lane Park, Phase 2 | Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC

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Local Roots Cahaba Heights


| 2023 |

Local Roots Cahaba Heights | Adams Design Associates, Inc.

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Millennial Bank


| 2023 | People's Choice Award

People’s Choice Award | Millennial Bank | Thompson Architecture, Inc.

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O’Neal Steel Office Renovation


| 2023 |

O’Neal Steel Office Renovation | Creature LLC

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One Highland Avenue


| 2023 |

One Highland Avenue | Williams Blackstock Architects

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Papa Dubi’s


| 2023 |

Papa Dubi’s | Chambless King Architects

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Parsonage Restoration for 16th Street Baptist Church


| 2023 |

Parsonage Restoration for 16th Street Baptist Church | ArchitectureWorks

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Protective Stadium


| 2023 |

Protective Stadium | Goodwyn Mills Cawood

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Sand Mountain Park – Fitness Center


| 2023 |

Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater – Fitness Center | Chambless King Architects

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Shelby County Services


| 2023 |

Shelby County Services Building | Williams Blackstock Architects, PC

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Storybook Estate


| 2023 |

Storybook Estate | Christopher Architecture & Interiors

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The Peace and Justice Memorial Center


| 2023 |

The Peace and Justice Memorial Center | Dorsey Architects Inc.

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Total on 1st


| 2023 |

Total on 1st | CCR Architecture & Interiors

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Trinity United Methodist Church


| 2023 |

Trinity United Methodist Church | Williams Blackstock Architects, PC

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UA Bryce Stabilization


| 2023 |

UA Bryce Stabilization | Birchfield Penuel & Associates

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UAB University Hall


| 2023 |

UAB University Hall | Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC.

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