Out of 52 submissions, an independent jury has selected 10 projects as Excellence, Honor, Merit and Honorable Merit award winners. Some of this years wins are for projects in other states, by our local firms, demonstrating as in former years, that Orlando architects are sought for their expertise in courthouse, healthcare and municipal building design.  The esteemed projects show an adeptness at infusing modernism with intricate detail on fenestration, structural expression,

This project by HKS Architects won a 2014 Award of Honor from the AIAOrlando chapter by an independent jury selection. Parkview Housing is an on-campus residence hall providing 620 students with new housing that promotes an active live/learn community environment through a variety of common-use spaces. The project is located in the southwest quadrant of the campus just north of the university’s football stadium. The building creates a forecourt to game-day activities and is p

The new $60 million U.S. Tennis Association’s regional training complex will span 63 acres and include 106 tennis courts for professional and recreational use. Here are the development team members: Developer: Tavistock Development Co. LLC Architect: HKS Architects Inc. General contractor: DPR Construction Inc. Tenant: USTA community tennis and player development “We had a lot of opportunities in other cities, but this place has more to offer in terms of healthy lifestyle, ho

For the next 2 weeks a traveling exhibit will have its final showing. Thanks to Triangle Reprographics for transporting and setting up the exhibit at all the locations. The exhibit includes all the entries submitted, and will be on exhibit for two weeks starting Monday 5/19-5/30 at the Orlando City Hall, Downtown, in the Main Lobby. Stop in an see some wonderful new buildings in Orlando, throughout Florida and locations around the world. Please Congratulate all our winners, w

I moved to Orlando 8 years ago, and I am researching the buildings and architects of the area, I thought it would be interesting to look back 10 years and see what buildings were honored in 2004 by the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects, and share them with you. One of 2004’s award winning designs was the City of Orlando, Downtown Public Library Central Interior Renovation. It received the AWARD OF MERIT in the Interior Category, designed by HKS, Inc., Orla

For the next 4 weeks a traveling exhibit will circulate around the metropolitan area. Thanks to Triangle Reprographics for transporting and setting up the exhibit at all the locations. The exhibit includes all the entries submitted, and will be on exhibit for two weeks starting Monday 5/2-5/16 at the Suntrust Tower Downtown. Stop in an see some wonderful new buildings in Orlando, throughout Florida and locations around the world. The last location scheduled is: 5/19-5/30 City

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED!! Join AIA Orlando and the 2014 ‘Excellence in Design’ award winners for this years Winner’s Symposium. Hear directly from the winners as they explain their projects. You’ll learn about the concepts, influences, design process, development and creation of these stellar architectural beauties. When: Thursday, May 1- Canceled Time: 6 – 9:00 pm Where: Valencia West Campus – Building 7, Room 114 1800 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando 32811 Symposium sponsorshi

For the next 6 weeks a traveling exhibit will circulate around the metropolitan area. Thanks to Triangle Reprographics for transporting and setting up the exhibit at all the locations. The exhibit includes all the entries submitted, over 50 projects, and will be on exhibit for two weeks starting today 4/21-5/2 at Valencia State College, West Campus, Bldg. 11 in the Atrium. Stop in an see some wonderful new buildings in Orlando, throughout Florida and locations around the worl

As part of the Orlando Business Journal’s focus on interior design last week, they asked local firms to name some of their most promising designers: The up-and-comers who will shape the next stage of the region as well as some veterans who still are innovating, shared some of their insights and comments: L2 Studios’ Margaret Brock: “A room needs to make an impact from a three-dimensional perspective. Scale and proportion are paramount.” Design Studio 15’s Yari Cruz: “It is cr