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Design Awards 2020

 


The American Institute of Architects, Birmingham Chapter exists to recognize excellence in architectural design by architects. These awards increase awareness of outstanding architecture and honor architects, clients, consultants, and contractors who work together to improve the built environment.

This year the jury was held virtually in Boston, Massachusetts where a jury of five qualified architects reviewed, contemplated, and discussed each entry. See below for more information about our rockstar jurors!

The Merit Award is presented to a project that meets the jury’s requirements for design excellence.

The Honor Award is the highest level of recognition that AIA Birmingham bestows to firms for projects displaying exemplary design that exceeds the jury criteria.

2020 has really changed the game, and our Design Awards program transformed too. Our commitment to celebrating design excellence has stood strong throughout this unpredictable year. In addition to our usual Honor and Merit Awards, we added a People’s Choice Award with online voting to engage the public and Members; there were more than 5,000 votes! Thanks to all who participated.

Check out all 57 entries below to see some of the best in design.

  • Community Catalysts | 100 Fold Studio | Honor Award
  • Spencer Cancer Center | TRO Jung|Brannen | Merit Award
  • Guest House | Krumdieck A+I | Honor Award
  • Dread River Distilling Co. | Williams Blackstock Architects | Honor Award
  • Blueprint Building | David Baker Architect | Honor Award
  • Golden Age Wine | David Baker Architects | Honor Award
  • Walter Howlett Jr. Clubhouse A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club | Hendon + Huckestein architects, PC | People's Choice Award
  • The Thomas | Nequette Architecture & Design | Merit Award
  • Sophisticated Rustic City Home | Jeffrey Dungan Architects | Merit Award
  • Stillwater Christian School Middle and High School Addition | 100 Fold Studio | Honor Award
  • Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center | Wilson Butler Architects | Merit Award
  • The Denham Building | Creature, LLC | Merit Award
  • Lake Pavilion | ArchitectureWorks LLP | Merit Award

Honor Awards

Blueprint Building WINNER


2020 | Honor Award

Blueprint Building | David Baker Architect | Honor Award

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Community Catalysts WINNER


2020 | Honor Award

Community Catalysts | 100 Fold Studio | Honor Award

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Dread River Distilling Co. WINNER


2020 | Honor Award

Dread River Distilling Co. | Williams Blackstock Architects | Honor Award

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Golden Age Wine WINNER


2020 | Honor Award

Golden Age Wine | David Baker Architects | Honor Award

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Guest House WINNER


2020 | Honor Award

Guest House | Krumdieck A+I | Honor Award

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Stillwater Christian School Middle and High School Addition WINNER


2020 | Honor Award

Stillwater Christian School Middle and High School Addition | 100 Fold Studio | Honor Award

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Merit Awards

Lake Pavilion WINNER


2020 | Merit Award

Lake Pavilion | ArchitectureWorks LLP | Merit Award

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Sophisticated Rustic City Home WINNER


2020 | Merit Award

Sophisticated Rustic City Home | Jeffrey Dungan Architects | Merit Award

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Spencer Cancer Center WINNER


2020 | Merit Award

Spencer Cancer Center | TRO Jung|Brannen | Merit Award

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The Denham Building WINNER


2020 | Merit Award

The Denham Building | Creature, LLC | Merit Award

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The Thomas WINNER


2020 | Merit Award

The Thomas | Nequette Architecture & Design | Merit Award

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Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center WINNER


2020 | Merit Award

Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center | Wilson Butler Architects | Merit Award

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People’s Choice Award

Walter Howlett Jr. Clubhouse A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club WINNER


2020 | People's Choice Award

Walter Howlett Jr. Clubhouse A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club | Hendon + Huckestein architects, PC | People’s Choice Award

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Entries

Al Sabah Hospital


| 2020 |

Al Sabah Hospital | TRO Jung Brannen, Inc.

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Athens High School


| 2020 |

Athens High School | Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc.

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Auburn University Mell Classroom Building


| 2020 |

Auburn University Mell Classroom Building | Williams Blackstock Architects

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AVX/J.H. Berry Building


| 2020 |

AVX/J.H. Berry Building | Black Design Architecture, LLC

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Barber Motorsports Museum Expansion


| 2020 |

Barber Motorsports Museum Expansion | Williams Blackstock Architects

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Birmingham Orthodontics Clinic & HQ


| 2020 |

Birmingham Orthodontics Clinic & HQ | KPS Group, Inc.

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Birmingham Zoo Arrival Experience


| 2020 |

Birmingham Zoo Arrival Experience | Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc.

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Burr & Forman


| 2020 |

Burr & Forman | CCR Architecture & Interiors

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Carrigan’s Public House, Mountain Brook Village location


| 2020 |

Carrigan’s Public House, Mountain Brook Village location | Barrett Architecture Studio

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Children’s Harbor Administrative Offices


| 2020 |

Children’s Harbor Administrative Offices | ArchitectureWorks LLP

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Christ Health Center – Live Oaks Clinic


| 2020 |

Christ Health Center – Live Oaks Clinic | Birchfield Penuel & Associates

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Covenant Presbyterian Church


| 2020 |

Covenant Presbyterian Church | Williams Blackstock Architects

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Direct Communications


| 2020 |

Direct Communications | Barrett Architecture Studio

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Eastline Mixed Use 3, Culdesac, Tempe


| 2020 |

Eastline Mixed Use 3, Culdesac, Tempe | Blackmon Rogers Architects LLC

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Fifth Dimension Architecture and Interiors Office


| 2020 |

Fifth Dimension Architecture and Interiors Office | Fifth Dimension Architecture & Interiors, llc

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Gran Avenue Residence


| 2020 |

Gran Avenue Residence | Nequette Architecture & Design

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Highlands School Student Life Center


| 2020 |

Highlands School Student Life Center | ArchitectureWorks LLP

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Hilltop Eco-Residence


| 2020 |

Hilltop Eco-Residence | Fifth Dimension Architecture & Interiors

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Integra Water


| 2020 |

Integra Water | CCR Architecture & Interiors

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Lake Martin Residence


| 2020 |

Lake Martin Residence | CCR Architecture & Interiors

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Lee Building & 4th Avenue Parking Deck


| 2020 |

Lee Building & 4th Avenue Parking Deck | Williams Blackstock Architects, PC

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Luxurious Tiny Saltbox House


| 2020 |

Luxurious Tiny Saltbox House | Jeffrey Dungan Architects

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Minimalist Bath


| 2020 |

Minimalist Bath | Alex Krumdieck

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Modern Bavarian Lake Retreat


| 2020 |

Modern Bavarian Lake Retreat | Jeffrey Dungan Architects

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National Bank of Commerce


| 2020 |

National Bank of Commerce | CCR Architecture & Interiors

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Private Residence Renovation


| 2020 |

Private Residence Renovation | Thompson Architecture, Inc.

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Restoration Academy


| 2020 |

Restoration Academy | Barrett Architecture Studio

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Retail Specialists


| 2020 |

Retail Specialists | Williams Blackstock Architects

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Riverchase Career Connection Center (RC3)


| 2020 |

Riverchase Career Connection Center (RC3) | Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc.

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Sidewalk Cinema & Film Center


| 2020 |

Sidewalk Cinema & Film Center | Davis Architects, Inc.

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Slice Pizza and Brewhouse


| 2020 |

Slice Pizza and Brewhouse | Black Design Architecture, LLC

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SouthPoint Headquarters


| 2020 |

SouthPoint Headquarters | Barrett Architecture Studio

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Stran-Hardin Arena for Adapted Athletics at the University of Alabama


| 2020 |

Stran-Hardin Arena for Adapted Athletics at the University of Alabama | KPS Group, Inc.

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Tennessee River House


| 2020 |

Tennessee River House | Jeffrey Dungan Architects

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The Cathedral of St. Paul Roof Replacement and Exterior Envelope Restoration


| 2020 |

Roof Replacement and Exterior Envelope Restoration, The Cathedral of St. Paul | ArchitectureWorks, LLP

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The Grand Hotel at Point Clear


| 2020 |

The Grand Hotel at Point Clear | Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc.

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Tiny House Prototype


| 2020 |

Tiny House Prototype | Thompson Architecture, Inc.

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UAB Football Operations Center and  Legacy Pavilion


| 2020 |

UAB Football Operations Center and  Legacy Pavilion | Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood

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UAB Kirklin Clinic Infusion Therapy Clinic


| 2020 |

UAB Kirklin Clinic Infusion Therapy Clinic | Gresham Smith

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UAB School of Nursing


| 2020 |

UAB School of Nursing | Williams Blackstock Architects

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UAB Solar Decathlon surviv(AL) House


| 2020 |

UAB Solar Decathlon surviv(AL) House | Williams Blackstock Architects

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UAB University Hall


| 2020 |

UAB University Hall | Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc.

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Walter Howlett Jr. Clubhouse A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club


| 2020 | People's Choice Award

Walter Howlett Jr. Clubhouse A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club | Hendon + Huckestein architects, PC | People’s Choice Award

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Woolworth Recreation & Refreshment


| 2020 |

Woolworth Recreation & Refreshment | Creature, LLC

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ZUMA – Alys Beach Wellness Center


| 2020 |

ZUMA – Alys Beach Wellness Center | Nequette Architecture & Design

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