The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing 12 exceptional designs with its 2019 Small Project Awards. Complete details for each of the awarded projects can be reviewed on AIA’s website.  

Now in its 16th year, the AIA Small Project Awards program--established by The Small Project Practitioners (SPP)-- recognizes small-project practitioners for the high quality of their work. The program also aims at raising awareness about the value and design excellence that architects can bring to projects, no matter their size or scope. Award recipients are categorized in three groups:

Category 1 could include small project construction, an architectural object, work of environmental art or an architectural design element that costs up to $150,000 in construction.

Category 2 could include small project construction that could cost up to $1,500,000 in construction.

Category 3 could include small project construction, an architectural object, work of environmental art or an architectural design that is under 5,000 square feet.

The following are recipients of this year’s Small Project Awards by category:

Category 1:

-Forest Park Bridges, Portland, Oregon | Fieldwork Design & Architecture

-Klein A45, Catskill Mountains, New York | BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group

-Northside Boys and Girls Club, Fort Worth, Texas | Ibanez Shaw Architecture

Category 2:

-Jarrett Street 12, Portland, Oregon | Architecture Building Culture

-Prayer Space - Redemption Gilbert, Gilbert, Arizona | Debartolo Architects

-Saxum Vineyard Equipment Barn, Paso Robles, California | Clayton & Little Architects

-South 5th Residence, Austin, Texas | Alterstudio Architecture

-Squirrel Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Allford Hall Monaghan Morris

-Sugar Shack Residence, Austin, Texas | Alterstudio Architecture

Category 3:

-Michigan Loft, Chicago | Vladimir Radutny Architects

-Longs Peak Toilets, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado | ColoradoBuildingWorkshop and the University of Colorado Denver

-The Evans Tree House at Garvan Woodland Gardens, Hot Springs, Arkansas | Modus Studio and the University of Arkansas

Visit AIA’s website for more information on the Small Project Awards program.

About AIA

Founded in 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200 international, state and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing.

AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation, and world. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards.