The AIA Seattle chapter recognized nineteen projects for design excellence from across the state of Washington. An extensive collection of 140 submittals were reviewed, resulting in the selection of ten institutional, seven residential, and two commercial projects. The general theme showed an integration of sustainability into architectural work, stating that the “old discussion of green design in opposition to good design argument is history.”
Nancy Levinson, Editor of Places/Design Observer, moderated the packed event at Benaroya Hall. The competition was juried by Marlon Blackwell FAIA (University of Arkansas), Martin Felsen AIA (Chicago) and Jennifer Yoos (Minneapolis). Co-Chairs were Wendy Pautz AIA of LMN Architects and Guy Michaelsen ASLA of the Berger Partnership.
Continue reading for the complete list of the 2011 winners.
Honor Awards
Art Stable by Olson Kundig Architects
Vancouver Community Library by The Miller Hull Partnership
Wood Block Residence by chadbourne + doss architects
LOTT Clean Water Alliance Regional Services Center by The Miller Hull Partnership
Merit Awards
Eagle Ridge by Gary Gladwish Architecture
PACCAR Hall, Foster School of Business by LMN Architects
Rock Box by mw|works
Sol Duc Cabin by Olson Kundig Architects
SCCA Patient House by Weinstein A|U Architects + Urban Designers
Commendations
Admiral Live-Work by zimmerraystudios
Gray Middle School by Mahlum
Kenmore Library by Weinstein A|U Architects + Urban Designers
Maier Hall by Schacht Aslani Architects
Starbucks Coffee Ohori Park by Starbucks
Push_Pull Residenceby mw|works
South Correctional Entity (SCORE) by DLR Group
Citation
2026 E Madison Mixed-Use Building by Weinstein A|U Architects + Urban Designers LLC
Samsung International Hospital by NBBJ
The Battery Street Tunnel Project by Mona Johnston
