The American Institute of Architects UK Chapter hosted the 2023 Excellence in Design Awards Ceremony at the Barbican on 18 May 2023, thanks to our generous sponsor Iris Ceramica. We were delighted to see a record high-quality number of entries in this 30th anniversary year of the AIA UK chapter. For 30 years, these awards have proven highly valued by architects as they confer trans-Atlantic recognition for design excellence.

The awards were judged based on their design achievements, design intentions, distinguishing aspects of the design resolution, and sustainability, which focused on the AIA Ten Measures of Design Excellence.

Our thanks go out to our jury panel:

• Stefan Behnisch, Founding Partner, Behnisch Architekten

• Lady Patty Hopkins, Founder, Hopkins Architects

• Becci Taylor, Director, ARUP

• Sergio De Gaetano, Senior Principal, Thornton Tomasetti

• Alex Miller, Senior Associate Principal, KPF

• Margherita Giannoni, Iris Ceramic Group UK

The 2023 awards were chosen from three overarching categories: Professional, Emerging Practice and Sustainability. Within these categories the jurors chose winners across a diverse range of scales and sectors.

Awards

A huge congratulations to our winners!

Emerging Practice

Winner

The Cork House, Polysmiths

Professional

Small Projects - Winner

The Saltmarsh House, Niall McLaughlin Architects

Medium Projects - Winner

Eton College Sports and Aquatics Center, Hopkins Architects

Large Projects - Winner

Pears Building, Institute of Immunity & Transplantation, Hopkins Architects

Exemplary Performance in Sustainability

Winner

Ombú, Foster + Partners

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