Birmingham architects receive top marks from national judges

The American Institute of Architects recently hosted their 2020 design awards, and members of our local Birmingham chapter brought home quite a few top marks. Check out the award-winning projects here—you might just recognize a few.

About the Awards

The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Birmingham Chapter is the largest chapter in Alabama, with 51% of the state’s architects. Their annual Design Awards exist to recognize excellence in architectural design.

“These awards increase awareness of outstanding architecture and honor architects, clients, consultants, and contractors who work together to improve the built environment.”

AIA Birmingham

Projects are submitted to a jury of five qualified architects who review, contemplate and discuss each entry. This year, the jury was held virtually in Boston, Massachusetts.

There are two awards a submission can receive from the jury:

• The Merit Award is presented to a project that meets the jury’s requirements for design excellence.
• The Honor Award is the highest level of recognition that AIA Birmingham bestows to firms for projects displaying exemplary design that exceeds the jury criteria.

Meet the Honorees

These local projects received the Honor Award, which is the highest award given.

Blueprint Building

• Designer: David Baker Architects
• Owner/Client: Sloss Real Estate
• Address: 3000 3rd Ave S, Birmingham AL 35233

Dread River Distilling Co.

• Designer: Williams Blackstock Architects
• Owner/Client: Prosperity Spirits, LLC
• Address: 2400 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Golden Age Wine

• Designer: David Baker Architects
• Owner/Client: Brandon Loper & Trent Stewart
• Address: 2828 Culver Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35223

Guest House

• Designer: Krumdieck A+I
• Owner/Client: N/A
• Address: Private residence located on Lake Martin

That’s Not All

The awarded local projects don’t stop there. Several other Birmingham developments received Merit Awards. Here’s a preview:

• The Denham Building | Designed by Creature, LLC | Owned by Third & Urban
• The Thomas | Designed by Nequette Architecture & Design | Owned by NEQ on Second
• Check out the full list of 2020 awards here.

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