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.
On December 1, the following projects were awarded for exceptional design excellence.
Honor
Coastal Mediterranean
Category: Santa Barbara Architectural Heritage
Architect: Winick Architects
Photographer: Paul Warchol
Category: Commercial Buildings
Architect: Blackbird Architects
Photographer: Alex Nye
Confidential Technology Company
Category: Commercial Interiors
Architect: Shubin Donaldson
Photographer: Joshua Tickenoff
Category: Historic Preservation, Restoration, Rehabilitation or Reconstruction
Architect: Kupiec Architects
Photographer: Ciro Coelho
UC Santa Barbara San Joaquin Villages Housing
Category: Mixed Use and Multi-Family Residential
Architect: Kevin Daly Architects
Photographer: Patrick Price, Bruce Damonte, and Alex Nye
Category: Single Family Residential
Architect: Winick Architects
Photographer: Paul Warchol
Merit
La Paz Residence
Category: Santa Barbara Architectural Heritage
Architect: Thomas Ochsner Architect
Photographer: Jim Bartsch
Architect’s Office Interior
Category: Commercial Interiors
Archietct: Kupiec Architects
Photographer: Ciro Coelho
Cabrillo Pavilion
Category: Historic Preservation, Restoration, Rehabilitation or Reconstruction
Architect: KBZ Architects
Photographer: Jason Rick
Category: Small Projects: Single Family Residential Additions, Remodels or Accessory Dwelling Units
Architect: NMA Architects
Photographer: Ciro Coelho
Edge House
Category: Single Family Residential
Architect: Winick Architects
Photographer: Erin Feinblatt
Central Coast Guesthouse & Studio
Category: Single Family Residential
Architect: NMA Architects
Photographer: Ciro Coelho
Honorable Mention
Category: Commercial Buildings
Architect: AB Design Studio
Photographer: Matt Wier
All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church
Category: Historic Preservation, Restoration, Rehabilitation or Reconstruction
Architect: Bob Easton AIA Architect
Photographer: Bill Dewey
Highland
Category: Small Projects: Single Family Residential Additions, Remodels or Accessory Dwelling Units
Architect: Michael Patrick Porter Architect
Photographer: Austyn Moreno
Jurors
Donlyn Lyndon, FAIA is an active and well recognized designer, writer and educator, the recipient of many awards, he has taught and lead the Architecture Departments of the University of Oregon, MIT and Berkeley.
Maureen Sullivan is principle and cofounder of Pica + Sullivan Architects; the educator and communicator who brings the work to the world at large. She has an expertise and interest in the master plan process, entitlement, client relations, and sustainability.
Michael W. Folonis, FAIA is known for his thoughtful, dedicated approach to regional modernist design. With over 30 years of experience in design, programming, construction, and management Mr. Folonis’ broad base of experience ranges from mixed-use, multi-family residential, medical, commercial, and single-family projects, as well as extensive experience in the restoration of historically significant Modernist architecture.
Design Awards Gala
Photo Credit: Nishat Subah Peau
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