The AIA International Design Awards recognize best practices, innovative thinking, and design excellence of AIA members’ projects worldwide. Entries will be judged on how successfully the design addresses individual project program requirements, the successful integration of the solution within its context, and its worthiness for an award in design excellence. Every year has featured a specially assembled jury of three internationally renowned architects and designers to preside over the awards.
This year’s jury consist of:
· Brian Girard, AIA RIBA
· Marcio Kogan, Hon FAIA
· Britt A. Lindberg, FAIA
Clockwise from left: Marcio Kogan, Brian Girard, and Britt A. Lindberg
Brian Girard is a principal in Kohn Pedersen Fox with more than 20 years professional experience. Drawing inspiration from the direct observation of places and the behavior of people, Brian has experience of a wide range of typologies, which includes residential, retail, cultural, mixed-use and masterplanning. His work includes some of KPF’s most successful and high-profile projects, such as the international award-winning Floral Court in London’s Covent Garden.
(Read more about Marcio Kogan and Britt A. Lindberg)
The AIA International Design Awards Program aims to share the importance of architecture and of the role of architects to design for people and planet, towards a future of health, inclusivity, and stewardship. For its 10-year anniversary AIA International has put together a strong and dedicated jury to judge the entries.
First handed out in 2014, the AIA International Design Awards Program today comprises awards in eight categories: architecture, interior architecture, unbuilt projects, urban design, open international, firm award, sustainable future award, and the inclusive design excellence award.
With the deadline on July 28 approaching, now is the time to submit your projects.
Read more about this year’s AIA International Design Awards Program, eligibility, criteria, and categories.
Submission deadline Friday 28 July 2023, 5:00 PM Eastern US time.
Henning Martin-Thomsen, Arkitekt MAA, Int’l Assoc. AIA
Publisher and contributor to AIA International Communication & PR Committee
