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.
Entry Registration is NOW CLOSED.
Entry Submission Deadlines:
Main Categories
Special Award Categories
CLOSED
Design Awards Ceremony
Los Altos Community Center
May 8th, 2025
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Submission Instructions
Please read through all these instructions before submitting your project(s).
Step 1: Register
Complete registration by February 28th, 2025.
- 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)
View our 2025 Design Awards Guidelines for reference.
Step 3: Submit Project
Complete your project submission here by February 28th, 2025.
- 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.
Thank You to our 2025 Design Awards Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Bar Sponsor
Program Booklet Sponsor
Jury Chair Sponsor
Friends of AIA Silicon Valley Sponsors
Previous Design Award Winners
The Green House
S^A | Schwartz and Architecture
Citation Award
Category: Residential Architecture
Year: 2025
YouTube Campus Expansion
EHDD
Citation Award
Category: Interior Architecture
Year: 2025
Zinfandel
Field Architecture
Citation Award
Category: Architecture, Residential Architecture
Year: 2025
Santa Clara Agrihood Sustainable Masterplan
Steinberg Hart
Merit Award
Category: Urban Design / Master Plan
Year: 2025
Meridian
Steinberg Hart
Merit Award
Category: Architecture
Year: 2025
Stanford Residence
Jensen Architects
Honor Award
Category: Residential Architecture
Year: 2025
Big Sur House
Field Architecture
Merit Award
Category: Residential Architecture
Year: 2025
Chabot College Library
HMC Architects
People's Choice Award
Category: Architecture
Year: 2025
Diablo Valley College Art Center
HMC Architects
Citation Award
Category: Architecture
Year: 2025
Lehi Park Bathrooms
Fuse Architects
Merit Award
Category: Small Project / Big Impact
Year: 2025
Stanford University School of Medicine Center for Academic Medicine
Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum
Merit Award
Category: Architecture
Year: 2025
Britton Middle School – Student Union
LPA Design Studios
Honor Award
Category: Architecture
Year: 2025
Reimagined Ranch House
Samaha and Hart Architecture
Merit Award
Category: Small Project / Big Impact
Year: 2025
Pamela Anderson-Brulé, FAIA
Birge Clark Award
Category:
Year: 2023
Guzhai
Feldman Architecture
Citation Award
Category: Residential Architecture
Year: 2023
RMW San Jose
RMW
Firm Award
Category:
Year: 2023