Prior to the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2026, Residential Design hosted a special evening recognizing past and present RD Architecture Award winners. Featured firms, friends of the magazine, and esteemed residential architects gathered in downtown San Diego to celebrate their colleagues atop DiamondView Tower overlooking Petco Park. It was a night full of conversation, connection, and a shared appreciation for design excellence.
Cheryl Weber, interim editor, recognized the winners of the 2026 RD Architecture Awards, and Paul DeGrandis, publisher, led a toast honoring the people and projects that define residential architecture. From Wittman Estes, Matt Wittman, AIA, design principal, and Ashton Wesely, project architect, gave a presentation on their 2026 RDAA Project of the Year, French Creek Workshops.
The 2026 RDAA feature 23 outstanding residential projects hand-selected by a jury of talented architects. Among the honorees were one Project of the Year, seven Honor Awards, and 15 Citation Awards, showcasing the depth and diversity of excellence in residential design. Read about the winning firms and projects in Residential Design Vol. 3, 2026 and stay tuned for additional online coverage of the awards.
