2021/22 AIA San Diego Design Awards Jury

Jury Chair: Andrew Herdeg, FAIA

Andrew Herdeg, FAIA, is a Principal at renowned Texas firm, Lake|Flato; he currently leads the firm’s Higher Education Studio. His thoughtful designs reflect a commitment to the study of place: climate, natural resources, cultural precedents, and historic building traditions. His projects include the LEED Platinum-certified ASU Health Services Building in Tempe, AZ; the ASU Polytechnic Academic District in Mesa, AZ, honored with an AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) Top Ten Project Award; and the Knox College Whitcomb Art Center in Galesburg, IL.


Maija Kreishman, AIA

Maija Kreishman, AIA, serves as Principal at the Michael Hsu Office of Architecture. Ms. Kreishman is the first firm team member to be named principal alongside founder Michael Hsu, who formed the firm in Austin in 2005. Kreishman has been integral in the growth of MHOA and has played a key role in the success of their second office in Houston.


Shelby Blessing, AIA

Ms. Blessing serves as Associate/Design Architect at Page/think Architecture in Austin, Texas.


Trinity White, AIA

Trinity White lives and works in East Austin. Owner and Principal of her own firm, her focus is on helping individuals and families through the process of dreaming, designing and finally creating houses and additions that are affordable, sustainable and inspiring.


Ricardo Maga Rojas, Assoc. AIA

Ricardo de Jesús Maga Rojas, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, is a 2021 AIA Associates Award recipient, recognized for his outstanding leadership and creative thinking as an emerging professional. Embracing the role of citizen architect, Rojas is dedicated to his adopted city (Austin) and is a role model for his fellow associates.