AIASD Member News: Coronado News - Christian Rice Architects Honored

Christian Rice Architects HonoredPosted: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 4:33 pm | Updated: 5:34 pm, Wed Nov 30, 2016.

Christian Rice Architects, Inc. of Coronado has received the prestigious President’s Award by The American Institute of Architects San Diego Chapter. The award was given to Christian Rice, AIA for “notable contribution to the architecture and design community of San Diego County.” The award was presented at the 2016 AIA San Diego Design Awards Ceremony held at the Auditorium at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California on Oct. 27, 2016.

The President’s Award is given at the discretion of the AIA San Diego President and the association’s officers for a notable or important contribution to the architecture and design community in San Diego County, that falls within the goals of the AIA.

“I am thrilled to receive this recognition from AIA San Diego. It means a great deal coming from my peers,” said Rice. “I have been very fortunate over the past several years to have many incredible clients. I truly believe that the best projects directly stem from the best clients, and I am grateful for the many opportunities I have had here in Coronado and greater San Diego.”

Christian Rice Architects, Inc. is a full-service architecture firm based in Coronado. Founded in 2004 by Rice, a University of California, Berkeley graduate, the firm offers clients innovative design solutions in architecture, planning, and interior design.

Rice has given back to his community as a six year member of the Coronado Design Review Commission, and served as the Chairperson for the last two years.