AIACC DESIGN AWARDS ANNOUNCED

Sacramento, Calif.-American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC), proudly announces this year’s Design Award Recipients-a list honoring a broad range of innovative design.

On Jul. 11th, five jurors deliberated between more than 250 entries and narrowed the project list down to 21. The projects range from interior office headquarters to memorials and museums; from affordable housing to historic interpretations. Projects with “good bones,” “resolute in power,” and with the “ability to both understand and inspire,” were carefully chosen as the jurors commented, narrowing down the amount with accurate, careful and extreme specificity.

This year’s jury was comprised of four dynamic voices within the architecture world and included Andrea Cochran, Anne Fougeron, FAIA, Marlon Blackwell, FAIA and Craig Dykers, AIA.

These four sought out projects that weren’t just standing there doing things well, but rising above to the exceptional. The looked for consistency and structures which were all aglow with a diamond brilliance rather than just having one stone sparkle in one place.

“I am always so impressed with the architecture happening in California and by California architects,” said Marlon Blackwell. It is no secret the bar is set high for California’s architects, and those who belong to the profession should take great pride.

Following is a list of all the recipients, but each have their own unique story-both the firm and the structure. To find out more or to schedule an interview, contact Shannon Calder 916.642.1718.

A full gallery of this year’s recipients will be available to view on the AIACC website in the near future. A notification will be sent out once it is ready to be viewed.

2016 Honor Awards:

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