AIA NY State Design Award
American Institute of Architects NY State Design Honor Award 2025
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Since 1968, these prestigious American Institute of Architects awards have honored exceptional architectural projects, ranging from local landmarks to international collaborations, designed by architects practicing in New York State.
Twenty-five projects received recognition across nine categories, including Adaptive Reuse/Historic Preservation, Commercial/Industrial, Institutional, Interiors, International, Residential, Small Firms, and Unbuilt. Citations, Merit Awards, and Honor Awards were bestowed upon the most outstanding submissions.
The 2025 Design Awards jury was comprised of Jury Chair Karl Daubmann, FAIA, Interim Provost at Lawrence Technological University; Stacy A. Bourne, FAIA, Principal Architect of the Bourne Group; Dennis Stallings, FAIA, Design Director/Principal at Clark Nexsen – A JMT Company; and Corey Aldrich, Owner and Founder of 2440 Design Studio and Executive Director of ACE! Upstate Alliance for the Creative Economy. Peter Arsenault, FAIA served as the facilitator.
AIANYS 2025 President Andrew Harding, AIA, added, “The AIA New York State Design Awards shine a spotlight on the remarkable creativity and vision of architects across our state. Each honoree represents not only technical excellence, but a deep commitment to shaping environments that elevate the human experience. It is with great pride that we celebrate this year’s recipients and the enduring impact of their work.”