AIA Grand Rapids is Proud to Present the 2026 Honor Awards Program
This year’s event will be held on Thursday, October 8th at the GLC Live at 20 Monroe. Submissions should be sent to AIA Grand Rapids. Entry Fees are listed under each category in the Call for Entries. You may pay by Credit Card on Zeffy. Show the Jury your commitment to Design Excellence. Every year, jurors reward submissions that best tell the story of a project, […]
Michael Perry FAIA, DIAD, Elevated to AIA College of Fellows
AIA Grand Rapids is proud to announce that Michael Perry, FAIA, DIAD, of Progressive Companies, has been elevated to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows, the highest honor in the AIA. AIA Fellows are recognized for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society. Founded in 1952, the AIA College of […]
2025 Impact Award: Ana Lapinski
Ana Lapinski is a Senior Project Architect with over 15 years of experience in architectural design, building science, and technical coordination. She grew up in Monterrey, Mexico, where she completed her architectural and civil engineering education before earning a master’s degree in structural engineering from Penn State University.
2025 Interior Architecture Award: East Kentwood High School Culinary Arts
Award: 2025 Interior Architecture AwardProject: East Kentwood High School Culinary Arts, Kentwood, MI Architect: GMBOwner: Kentwood Public SchoolsConstruction Firm: Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. Project Description As part of Kentwood Public Schools’ 2021 bond, the new culinary arts center transforms a 1970s kitchen into a state-of-the-art instructional hub. The addition supports over 600 students annually with industry-relevant learning […]
2025 Small Commercial Design Award: Temple Emanuel
Award: 2025 Small Commercial Design AwardProject: Temple Emanuel, Grand Rapids, MI Architect: Integrated ArchitectureOwner: Temple EmanuelConstruction Firm: Erhardt Construction Project Description The renovation and addition to Temple Emanuel thoughtfully honors its 1954 modernist roots while preparing the synagogue for future generations. Designed by Erich Mendelsohn, one of only four synagogues he completed in the U.S., […]
2025 Student Project Design Award: The Yolk of Kimintet Primary School
Nestled in the southwest reaches of Kenya, an idea began to form. The Yolk took its substance from Kenya’s rich Tribal Architecture and sustainable practices used by its Indigenous People. Design concept by Mali Borisch of KCAD.
KCAD Awards 2025 AIA Medal for Academic Excellence
The NAAB Master of Architecture (MArch) degree program at Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University has awarded their 2025 AIA Medal for Academic Excellence to Brendan Hutchings in recognition of extraordinary academic achievement. For more than a century, AIA has provided a medal of excellence to the top graduating students in […]
Save the Date — AIA Grand Rapids 2025 Honor Awards Celebration
Thursday, October 16, 2025GLC Live at 20 Monroe | 11 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI Let’s come together to celebrate design excellence and the architects shaping the future of West Michigan. The AIA Grand Rapids Honor Awards Celebration returns this fall—recognizing the people and projects transforming our communities through the power of architecture. This […]
AIA Grand Rapids is Proud to Present the 2025 Honor Awards Program
This year’s event will be held on Thursday, October 16th at the GLC Live at 20 Monroe. Submissions should be sent to AIA Grand Rapids. Entry Fees are listed under each category in the Call for Entries. You may pay by Credit Card on Eventbrite. Show the Jury your commitment to Design Excellence. Every year, jurors reward submissions that best tell the story of a project, […]
2024 Building Award: Secchia Piazza
Award: 2024 Building AwardProject: Secchia Piazza, Grand Rapids, MI Architect: Progressive Companies Owner: Grand Rapids Community College Construction Firm: Granger Construction Project Description The new Secchia Piazza at Grand Rapids Community College transforms an existing outdoor roof terrace into an enclosed, multi-use event space. The new room is part of the Secchia Culinary Institute and […]