2025 Design Awards
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The Birmingham Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) hosts its annual Design Awards to celebrate exceptional work by local architects. These awards recognize excellence in design and the collaborative efforts of architects, clients, consultants, and contractors in shaping a better built environment.
AIA members are committed to creating spaces that elevate how we live, work, and play—making the world better through thoughtful, innovative design.
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Jury A (0 -10,000 SF & 10,000 – 30,000 SF)
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Jury B (30,000 SF +)
Design Awards People’s Choice Exhibit
Stop by Martins Biscuit Building’s Main Hall to view our project boards on display from June 3rd- June 30th.
Honor Awards
Auburn in Birmingham WINNER
Honor Award | Auburn in Birmingham | Williams Blackstock Architects
______Gulf Coast Ecocenter WINNER
Honor Award | Gulf Coast Ecocenter | ArchitectureWorks, LLP
______Wyatt Builds Wall System (Distinctive Detail) WINNER
Honor Award | Wyatt Builds Wall System | David Baker Architect
______Merit Awards
2222 Arlington Office Building Renovations WINNER
Merit Award | 2222 Arlington Office Building Renovations | KPS Group
______Mountain Brook Fire Station No.2 WINNER
Merit Award | Mountain Brook Fire Station No. 2 | Barrett Architecture Studio
______New Residence in Birmingham AL WINNER
Merit Award | New Residence in Birmingham, AL | Pledger Architect
______Wyatt Builds WINNER
Merit Award | Wyatt Builds | David Baker Architects
______Zephyr Barber (Distinctive Detail) WINNER
Merit Award | Zephyr Barber | David Baker Architects
______Citation Awards
Alabaster Police Department WINNER
Citation Award | Alabaster Police Department | Williams Blackstock Architects
______Alterations to a Carpet & Furniture Showroom WINNER
Citation | Alterations to a Carpet & Furniture Showroom | Pledger Architect
______Custom Fabricated Door (Distinctive Detail) WINNER
Citation Award | Custom Fabricated Door | Creature LLC
______Gadsden State Community College Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center WINNER
Citation Award | Gadsden State Community College Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center | Goodwyn Mills Cawood
______Indian Springs School Kayser/Samford Community Commons WINNER
Citation Award | Indian Springs School Kayser/Samford Community Commons | ArchitectureWorks, LLP
______Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium Renovations WINNER
Citation Award | Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium Renovations | Davis Architects
______People’s Choice Awards
Seibert Hall Renovations and Expansion WINNER
People’s Choice Award | Seibert Hall Renovations and Expansion | Davis Architects
______Mayor’s Choice Awards
The Nature Conservancy WINNER
Mayor’s Choice Award | The Nature Conservancy in Alabama | Williams Blackstock Architects
______Woodlawn Theatre WINNER
Mayor’s Choice Award | Woodlawn Theatre | Barrett Architecture Studio
______Entries
ADFS Huntsville Regional Laboratory
ADFS Huntsville Regional Laboratory | Birchfield Penuel Architects
______Adios Bar
Adiós | The Wadsworth Architecture Company, PC
______Alterations to a Historic 1902 Neoclassical Residence in Glen Iris Park, Birmingham AL
Alterations to a Historic 1902 Neoclassical Residence in Glen Iris Park | Pledger Architect
______ARISE Knox Square
ARISE Knox Square | Nequette Architecture and Design
______Armour House
Armour House | Christopher Architecture & Interiors
______Auburn University at Montgomery, College of Sciences
Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) | Williams Blackstock Architects
______Avine Wine Bar
Avine Wine Bar | Pool & Company Architects
______BaseCamp + Cahaba Cycles
BaseCamp + Cahaba Cycles | Barrett Architecture Studio
______Cobb Lane
Cobb Lane | Pfeffer Torode Architecture
______Connor Residence
Connor Residence | Thompson Architecture
______Cooper Green Mercy Health Clinic
Cooper Green Mercy Health Outpatient Clinic | Gresham Smith
______Crimson Reserve Golf Facility
Crimson Reserve Golf Facility | Davis Architects
______Custom Powder Room Vanity (Distinctive Detail)
Custom Powder Room Vanity | Pledger Architect
______Drummond Lyon Hall
Drummond Lyon Hall | Davis Architecture
______Four New Courtyard Residences for Somerset Development
Four New Courtyard Residences for Somerset Development | Pledger Architect
______Garage Loft
Garage Loft | Design Initiative
______Gulf Front Estate
Gulf Front Estate | Christopher Architecture & Interiors
______Huntsville City Hall
Huntsville City Hall | Goodwyn Mills Cawood
______Jacksonville State University Loring and Debbie White Football Complex
Jacksonville State University Loring and Debbie White Football Performance Center | Goodwyn Mills Cawood
______JCDH Public Health Pavilion (Distinctive Detail)
JCDH Public Health Pavilion | Birchfield Penuel Architects
______JCDH Public Health Pavilion Freestanding Canopy
JCDH Public Health Pavilion – Freestanding Canopy | Birchfield Penuel Architects
______Key Circle Commons
Key Circle Commons | Poole & Company Architects
______Lake Homes Reality
Lake Homes Realty | Williams Blackstock Architects
______Legacy Court Social Stairs (Distinctive Detail)
Legacy Court Social Stairs (Distinctive Detail) | Davis Architects
______Luckie
Luckie & Co | Williams Blackstock Architects
______Mal M. Moore Athletic Facility Renovations
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______Molecular Designs
Molecular Designs | Williams Blackstock Architects
______New Residence in Alys Beach
New Residence in Alys Beach | Pledger Architect
______Office Renovation
Office Renovation | Creature LLC
______Red Mountain Roof Deck
Red Mountain Roof Deck | Design Initiative
______Restoration Academy Addition
Restoration Academy Addition | Barrett Architecture Studio
______Salud Taqueria
Salud | The Wadsworth Architecture Company, PC
______School of Business & Industry
School of Business & Industry | Davis Architects
______Seibert Hall Renovations and Expansion
People’s Choice Award | Seibert Hall Renovations and Expansion | Davis Architects
______SouthPoint Bank – Branch Office
Southpoint Bank Homewood | Barrett Architecture Studio
______SUPERTONE
Supertone | David Baker Architects
______T.E. Stevens Headquarters
T.E. Stevens Headquarters | Design Initiative
______The Next Medical West: Replacement Hospital
The Next Medical West: Replacement Hospital | KPS Group
______The Water Tower Global Innovation Hub
The Water Tower Global Innovation Hub | Gresham Smith
______Total Dermatology
Total Dermatology | CCR Architecture & Interiors
______UAB East and South Science Halls
UAB East and South Science Halls | Goodwyn Mills Cawood
______UAB School of Dentistry
UAB School of Dentistry | Birchfield Penuel Architects
______Vulcan Materials Company
Vulcan Materials Company | Williams Blackstock Architects
______Waterfall House
Waterfall House | Barrett Architecture Studio
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