Santa Barbara Architecture Design Winners

Tenaya Towers at UCSB by SOM (Photo: Bruce Damonte)

Source: AIA Santa Barbara

The American Institute of Architects Santa Barbara hosted their Design Awards Gala on December 7th at the University Club, which honored the achievements of local architects and architecture. The annual event provided a showcase of our members’ contribution to the architectural legacy of Santa Barbara and the value of well-designed architecture to every member of our community. Each entry was judged for its Inspiration, Creative Problem Solving, Environmental Sensitivity and Social Response.

This year’s AIA Santa Barbara Design Awards jury included architects Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, Takashi Yanai, FAIA, and Douglas Ewing, FAIA, NCARB, WBFF. The following firms were honored for their distinction in the Santa Barbara community within their respective categories.

Honor

Autocamp Russian River Club House
Category: Commercial Buildings and Interiors
Anacapa Architecture
Photographer: Erin Feinblatt

HR 53 Guesthouse
Category: New Single Family Residential
Anacapa Architecture
Photographer: Erin Feinblatt

Merit

Hotel California
Category: Historic Preservation/Renovation
DesignArc

Castaway Commons
Category: Historic Preservation
Shubin Donaldson

UCSB Tenaya Towers Student Housing
Category: Multi-Family Residential
SOM

Holly Road Residence
Category:Interior Architecture
NMA Architects

Alhecama Theatre
Category: Architectural Preservation/Renovation
Harrison Design

Hind Hall, Music Academy of the West
Category: Architectural Heritage
PMSM

HR 53 Guest House
Category: Interior Architecture
Anacapa Architecture

Honorable Mention

SBCC West Campus Center
Category: Commercial Buildings and Interiors
KBZ Architects

Juarez-Hosmer Adobe
Category: Historic Preservation/Renovation
AB Design Studios

Hollister Ranch 77
Category: New Single Family Residential
Anacapa Architecture

Skyline Residence
Category: New Single Family Residence
Shubin Donaldson

Mayumi
Category: Multi-Family Residential
Shubin Donaldson

Rincon Ranch
Category: New Single Family Residential
NMA Architects

Lutah Maria Riggs Presidents Award

In light of the tragic events of the Thomas Fire and resulting debris flow the 2018 Lutah Maria Riggs President Award is being conveyed this year for outstanding community service. In doing so AIA Santa Barbara recognizes the community’s extensive response to assist those effected by this unprecedented disaster. The American Institute of Architects, Santa Barbara is proud to have selected Carl Palmer, whose leadership, compassion and dedication have contributed significantly to community healing and recovery in the wake of the catastrophe. Carl is the founder of LegacyWorks Group and has led innovative community impact initiatives for the past 17 years. The Lutah Maria Riggs award was presented by the American Riviera Bank.

  
Carl Palmer

AIA Santa Barbara Student Design Awards

For the first time AIA Santa Barbara awarded student design awards to architectural drafting and design students at SB City College for their classroom project designing Accessory Dwelling Units.

Honor: Patricia Strong            Merit: David Cornejo           Honorable Mention: Christa Coski

2018 AIA Design Awards Exhibition

Submissions of the 2018 Design Awards will be exhibited at Faulkner Gallery, during February and March 2019. First Thursday Reception will be held on February 7, 2019.

Thank you to our Sponsors that made this event possible

Honor

Allen Construction, American Riviera Bank, AKA Architectural Lighting

Merit

Taylor & Syfan, Arcadia Design Studio, Acme Architecture, CJM:LA, Arnold Brothers Construction Inc., Winick Architects, Kitchell Custom Homes

About The American Institute of Architects
Founded in 1857, the American Institute of Architects consistently works 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. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards. The AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit www.aia.org.