By American Institute of Architects Santa Barbara (AIASB)
The American Institute of Architects Santa Barbara hosted their Design Awards Gala on December 1st, which honored the achievements of local architects and architecture. The annual event provided a showcase of our member’s contribution to the architectural legacy of Santa Barbara and the value of well-designed architecture to every member of our community. The AIA Santa Barbara Design Awards program recognizes design excellence in architecture, residential architecture, restoration/renovation, and urban design. Criteria to be used by the jury include quality of design, resolution of the program idea, sustainable responsibility, innovation, thoughtfulness, and technique.
This year’s AIA Santa Barbara Design Awards jury included Donlyn Lyndon, FAIA, Maureen Sullivan, and Michael W. Folonis, FAIA.
The following firms were honored for their distinction in the Santa Barbara community within their respective categories.
Access photos of each project here
Honor
| Coastal Mediterranean
Category: Santa Barbara Architectural Heritage
Winick Architects
Photographer: Paul Warchol
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| The Thacher School, Gates Building
Category: Commercial Buildings
Blackbird Architects
Photographer: Alex Nye
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| Confidential Technology Company
Category: Commercial Interiors
Shubin Donaldson
Photographer: Joshua Tickenoff
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| Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Category: Historic Preservation, Restoration, Rehabilitation or Reconstruction
Kupiec Architects
Photographer: Ciro Cohello
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| UC Santa Barbara San Joaquin Villages Housing
Category: Mixed Use and Multi-Family Residential
Kevin Daly Architects
Photographer: Patrick Price, Bruce Damonte, and Alex Nye
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| Beachside Modern
Category: Single Family Residential
Winick Architects
Photographer: Paul Warchol
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Merit
| Architect’s Office Interior
Category: Commercial Interiors
Kupiec Architects
Photographer: Bob Kupiec
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| Cabrillo Pavilion
Category: Historic Preservation, Restoration, Rehabilitation or Reconstruction
KBZ Architects
Photographer: Jason Rick
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| Thayer Trellis
Category: Small Projects: Single Family Residential Additions, Remodels or Accessory Dwelling Units
NMA Architects
Photographer: Ciro Coelho
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| Edge House
Category: Single Family Residential
Winick Architects
Photographer: Erin Feinblatt
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| Central Coast Guesthouse & Studio
Category: Single Family Residential
NMA Architects
Photographer: Ciro Coelho
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Honorable Mention
| Hideaway Santa Barbara
Category: Commercial Buildings
AB Design Studio
Photographer: Matt Wier
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| All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church
Category: Historic Preservation, Restoration, Rehabilitation or Reconstruction
Bob Easton AIA Architect
Photographer: Bill Dewey
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| Highland
Category: Small Projects: Single Family Residential Additions, Remodels or Accessory Dwelling Units
AB Design Studio
Photographer: Austyn Moreno
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