The American Institute of Architects Miami Chapter (AIA Miami) presented 20 awards for outstanding design projects to architects and architecture students at its 64th Annual AIA Miami Design Awards Celebration last month.
AIA officials announced the winners at the AIA Miami Celebrate Architecture + Design event at the MAPS Backlot, with 300 design professionals and students in attendance. The design awards event culminated a month-long celebration of architecture and design, which featured a variety of events during October throughout the community, including lectures, tours, exhibits, receptions and other events.
Winners of the 2018 AIA Miami Design Awards:
Excellence in Architecture – Honor
K/R Architects: Museum Garage
K/R Architects: Long House
Brillhart Architecture: Thatch House
(STRANG) Design: Mountain Lake Residence
FORMA Design: Capital Aesthetic + Laser Center/Comprehensive Woundcare Services
Shulman + Associates: Jugofresh Wynwood Walls
Shulman + Associates: Jugofresh Santona Corner
Shulman + Associates: The Louver Building
Perkins + Will: First Year Village Housing
Excellence in Architecture – Merit
Arquitectonica International: Regalia
Oppenheim Architecture: Emiliano Hotel
Perkins + Will: L’Oreal Research and Innovation Center
Shulman + Associates: 723 Lincoln Lane North
Oppenheim Architecture: Ayla Golf Academy & Clubhouse
(STRANG) Design: Shelter Two Residence
William Lane Architect: Food@Science
HKS Architects, Inc.: Restoring Light-Pulse Memorial
M.C. Harry & Associates Inc.: Merrick House
Student Design Award
Renso Lopez | FIU: Desalinate
Gabriela Soto | FIU: Defiant Space
AIA Miami also presented 18 Honor Awards that recognize achievements in contributions to design, construction, and/or public service related to architecture, the building arts and urban design.
Winners of the 2018 AIA Miami Honor Awards:
Student of the Year – MDC: Alan M. Zreik
Student of the Year – DASH: Maria Kuraeva
Student of the Year – FIU: Kaitlyn Fuson
Student of the Year – UM: Sidney Matsumoto
Architect of the Year: Elizabeth G. Camargo, AIA, E. Camargo Design
Young Architect of the Year: Adriana C. Portela, AIA, Perkins + Will
Consultant of the Year: April J. Sharp, Power & Lighting Systems
Leadership in Education: Silvia Larrauri, St. Stephens Episcopal School
Leadership in Government: Chris Russo, City of Sunny Isles Beach
Leadership in Government: Susan Simpson, City of Sunny Isles Beach
General Contractors: Robins & Morton, General Contractors
Developer of the Year: David Martin, Terra Group
President’s Award: Daphne I. Gurri, AIA, Gurri Matute Architects
Firm of the Year: MGE Architects, a NELSON Company
Small Firm of the Year: Silva Architects
Allied Member of the Year: Glenn Remler, Sherwin Williams
Allied Member of the Year: Bill Collester, SIKA
Samuel Kruse Silver Medal for Service: Jaime E. Sobrino, AIA