2017 AIA Colorado Award Winners
The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Colorado recognized 28 projects for design excellence during the 2017 AIA Colorado Awards Gala in Denver on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. Judged by architects from across the nation, the winning projects were recognized for build, materials, aesthetics, space and design.
“The diverse and beautiful work of all of the firms who put their hearts and souls into creating magnificent works of architecture are truly spectacular to see. We are honored to recognize these Colorado architecture firms for exemplifying the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and design,” said Cathy Rosset, Executive Vice President/CEO of AIA Colorado.
The 2017 AIA Colorado Design Awards included recognition of projects designed by firms in AIA Colorado South, AIA Colorado North, AIA Colorado West and AIA Denver. New this year, AIA Colorado presented ‘Best of State’ awards to projects that rose to the top of their local sections either this year or in the years prior. The highest honor in each design award category is Excellence, followed by Merit and Honorable Mention.
Check out some of the winners!
Michael Piché, AIA , Boulder, CO
Project Name: Island House (Koloa, HI)
Category: One-Two Family $1 Million or More
Type of Award: Excellence
*Renee del Gaudio Architecture, Boulder, CO
Project Name: Big Cabin | Little Cabin (Fairplay, CO)
Category: Residential: One-Two Family $1 Million or More
Type of Award: Excellence
*Also Best Of State Winner
S2 Architects, Aspen, CO
Project Name: Cemplex
Category: One-Two Family $1 Million or More
Type of Award: Excellence
*CCY Architects, Basalt, CO
Project Name: Old Pond Residence
Category: One-Two Family $1 Million or More
Type of Award: Excellence
*Also Best of State Winner
CCY Architects, Basalt, CO
Project Name: Maroon Creek Overlook
Category: One-Two Family $1 Million or More
Type of Award: Excellence
Roth Sheppard Architects, Denver, CO
Project Name: Blue Moon Brewery
Category: Interior Architecture
Type of Award: Excellence
Meridian 105 Architecture LLC, Denver, CO
Project Name: Denver Pallet House
Category: One-Two Family Under $1 Million
Type of Award: Excellence
For more information about the AIA Colorado Design Awards program and this year’s winners, visit www.aiacolorado.org.
Congratulations to all of the winners!
ABOUT AIA COLORADO:
Celebrating its 125th Anniversary this year, AIA Colorado is the voice of the architectural profession in Colorado. As a membership organization for architects, those working towards licensure and allied industry professionals, AIA Colorado provides education, advocacy and resources for its members and tools for the public to find and work with architects. With more than 2,300 members statewide, AIA Architects are dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and performance. AIA Colorado is a state chapter of the national American Institute of Architects. www.aiacolorado.org.
