The AIA Silicon Valley Design Awards program recognizes the outstanding achievements in architecture and design of Silicon Valley individuals and organizations as well as celebrates the distinguished work of architects and related professionals from afar who contribute to the framework of our local built environment. The program serves to inform the public of the breadth and value of architectural practice.
Registration Deadline
TBD
Submit Materials Deadline
Main Categories
TBD
Special Award Categories
TBD
Design Awards Ceremony
TBD
Submission Instructions
Please read through all these instructions before submitting your project(s).
Step 1: Register
Complete registration by TBD.
- Required of both design awards and special awards submission.
Step 2: Download Forms
Download and complete the following required forms. These will need to be uploaded under the Required Forms section of the project submission form.
- Main Categories:
PowerPoint Template
Special Awards Categories:
Special Awards PowerPoint Template - Architect’s Release Form
- Photographer’s Release Form
- Uncompensated Interns Form
- Common App (Optional)
Step 3: Submit Project
Complete your project submission by TBD or for the Special Awards, by TBD.
- Make sure to include your registration Order Number with your project submission.
Main Categories & Eligibility
Entrants must be licensed architects. Members of the AIA Silicon Valley may submit projects completed after December 2011 located anywhere. Non-Members can submit only projects built in the County of Santa Clara after December 2011.
Special Awards & Eligibility
Through its Special Awards program, the Chapter recognizes outstanding achievements in four distinct areas. Open to active members of the AIA Silicon Valley.
Previous Design Award Winners
Bascom Library and Community Center
Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA
Merit Award
Category: Architecture
Year: 2014
South Second Street Housing
Rob Wellington Quigley, FAIA
Citation Award
Category: Architecture
Year: 2020
MIRO (Interior)
Edmonds + Lee Architects
Merit Award
Category: Interior Architecture
Year: 2023
Wilton Court
PYATOK architecture + urban design
Citation Award
Category: Architecture
Year: 2023
Madrone Ridge
Field Architecture
Citation Award
Category: Residential Architecture
Year: 2023
2995 Middlefield
Hayes Group Architects
Honor Award
Category: Architecture
Year: 2014
Agnews K-12 Campus
LPA Design Studios
Merit Award
Category: Architecture
Year: 2023
modOffice / Shadow Ceiling
MODULUS
Merit Award
Category: Small Project / Big Impact
Year: 2023