Design Awards
The AIA Northern Virginia Design Awards program recognizes and celebrates our members' achievements in the design of the built environment. It honors and spotlights our members' commitment to design excellence in six categories: Unbuilt/Conceptual, Commercial, Residential, Commercial Interiors, Historic, Institutional, and Transportation/Infrastructure project types. Winning an award demonstrates to both clients and the public, the availability of local architects and firms dedicated to providing outstanding architectural design and execution.
2026 Winners Announced

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2026 Selected Winners

HDR -
Net-Positive Infectious Disease Laboratory

Perkins&Will - MD
Bowie State University, Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Communication Arts and Humanities

Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Architect - MD
Exeter Road House
Interested in participating in next year's awards?
If you're interested in sponsoring the 2026 Design Awards, please email [email protected].

















