Santa Barbara Design Awards 2023 Exhibition – Reception FEB 1

The AIA Santa Barbara Chapter (AIA) serves our members, the profession of architecture, and the community by promoting design excellence, professional development, education, and environmental and social equity.

AIA Santa Barbara conducts an annual juried Design Awards Program to honor the work of its membership. The entries in this year’s Design Awards program reflect the diverse range of current thought about architectural design in our community. Entries were submitted in ten categories: Commercial Buildings; Single Family Residential; Mixed Use and Multi-Family Residential; Conservation Projects: Historic Preservation, Restoration, Rehabilitation or Reconstruction; Santa Barbara Style; Small Projects; Commercial Interiors; Residential Interiors; Proposed/Unbuilt Project.

A select jury of three distinguished architects from outside Santa Barbara considered 3 levels of recognition for the submitted projects: Honorable Mention, Merit and Honor Award. Of the submitted designs, the judges awarded two projects with Honor designation, one projects with Merit, and five projects with Honorable Mention.

This year’s AIA Santa Barbara Design Awards jury included Jonathan Segal, FAIA, Michael Burch, FAIA and Greg Wynn, AIA.

The Design Awards projects will be displayed at Faulkner Gallery for the month of February 2024.

Drawings from the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara’s “Kids Draw Architecture” program will be exhibited alongside Design Award submissions. The exhibit will showcase a representative sample of drawings created by children of all age groups and drawing abilities.

The KDA program offers children an opportunity to focus on the built environment, appreciate architecture and associated landscapes, and creatively express their perceptions.

The opening reception for the Exhibition at Faulkner Gallery is scheduled for February 1, 5.30 – 7.00 pm. 

Amy Fitzgerald Tripp, AIA, 2024 President of the Santa Barbara AIA, said, “Design excellence is integral to our mission at AIA Santa Barbara. Through our Design Awards program, we showcase and celebrate outstanding work by our members, contributing to a positive community impact across diverse building types and locations.”

The following firms were honored for their distinction within their respective categories:

Honor

• DesignArc, Santa Barbara Architectural Heritage, Casa Roble
• Anacapa Architecture, Historic Preservation, Restoration, Rehabilitation or Reconstruction, DRIFT

Merit  

• Bildsten Architecture and Planning,  Small Projects: Single Family Residential Additions, Remodels or Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’S,) Two ADU’S on a Multifamily Property

Honorable Mention

• Barton Myers Associates, Inc.  Commercial Interiors, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts – Steinmetz Hall
• AB Design Studio, Inc.  Small Projects: Single Family Residential Additions, Remodels or Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’S,)  Pavilion at Intersect + VKCC Container Coffee
• NMA Architects, Single Family Residential, Padaro Beach Home
• Barton Myers Associates, Inc.    Single Family Residential,  Healdsburg House
• Anacapa Architecture, Proposed/Unbuilt Projects, Valley Residence

About AIA 
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. For more information, visit www.aia.org.