The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the winners of its 2025 Awards in 11 project categories including the Housing, Architecture, Interior Architecture, COTE Top Ten, and Small Project Awards. AIA presented the awards last night at an awards gala during the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Boston.
“Every project honored through these 11 award programs reminds us of the profound impact architecture has on our communities,” said 2025 AIA President, Evelyn Lee, FAIA. “Great architecture is not just about buildings; it is about creating spaces that uplift, connect, and inspire. These winners exemplify how thoughtful design can improve lives and shape a better future for all.”
The 2025 AIA Awards celebrated residential architecture in the categories below and throughout the program. See the full list of winners on the AIA website.
Housing Award 2025
- Manhattan Beach Residence by Olson Kundig
- Longbranch by mwworks
- Matt’s Place by The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP
- Blue Oak Landing by David Baker Architects
- Dogan-Gaither Flats by Sanders Pace Architecture
- Life Skills Training Center, Washington State School for the Blind by Mahlum Architects
- Sendero Verde by Handel Architects
- The Victor by Trivers
Read more about the Housing Award winners.
Small Project Award 2025
- 900 Wilshire Medical Office Building Renewal by Struere
- Centennial Park Pavilion by modus studio
- Osage Park Pavilion by modus studio
- Roger Williams Park Gateway Center by INFORM Studio
- Stealth House by Specht Novak
- The Syd by workshopWDXL
- Wonderland Magnet Elementary School Kindergarten Classroom Building and Learning Garden by John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects
Read more about the Small Project Award winners.
Interior Architecture Award 2025
- House Zero by Lake|Flato Architects
- Intuit MTV-22 Bayshore Building Interiors by Clive Wilkinson Architects (Interiors), WRNS Studios (Building)
- LinkedIn Omaha by Gensler
- Montage Health Ohana Center for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health by NBBJ
- MuseumLab by Architect of Record: Perfido Weiskopf Wagstaff + Goettel, Design Architect: KoningEizenberg Architecture
- Sandi Simon Center for Dance at Chapman University by Lorcan O’Herlihy (Principal-in-Charge) and team
- The Blake School Early Learning Center by HGA
- WM Headquarters by Perkins&Will
Read more about the Interior Architecture Award winners.
Architecture Award 2025
- 11 NOHO Mixed-Use Housing by Brooks + Scarpa
- Damen Green Line Station by Perkins&Will
- Kresge College Expansion at the University of California, Santa Cruz by Studio Gang, Design Architect, TEF Design, Associate Architect
- RIDC Mill 19 by Architect: MSR Design, Associate Architect: R3A Architecture
- Seattle Ferry Terminal at Colman Dock by NBBJ
- Shanghai Astronomy Museum by Ennead Architects
- The Rose Apartments by Brooks + Scarpa
- Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture by MASS Design Group
- U.S. Consulate General Guadalajara by The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP (Design Architect), Page Southerland Page, Inc. (Architect of Record)
- U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad by Design Architect: Richärd Kennedy Architects, Associate Architect: HGA, Architect of Record: Integrus
Read more about the Architecture Award winners.
(Photo: Bruce Damonte, Courtesy AIA)
COTE® Top Ten Award 2025
- Boardwalk Campus by Arrowstreet Inc.
- Coliseum Place Affordable Family Housing by David Baker Architects
- College of the Atlantic, Davis Center for Human Ecology by Susan T. Rodriguez | Architecture • Design & OPAL
- Credit Human Headquarters by Kirksey Architecture, Don B. McDonald Architects
- Founders Hall, Foster School of Business, University of Washington by LMN Architects
- Irving Institute for Energy and Society by Goody Clancy
- John Lewis Elementary School by Perkins Eastman DC, Perkins Eastman Architects
- Stanley Center for Peace and Security by Neumann Monson Architects
- The Bush School New Upper School by Mithun
- Wagner Education Center at the Center for Wooden Boats by Olson Kundig