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The best of the best in San Diego/Tijuana
The annual design awards shine a light on projects that are pushing innovation, growth, sustainability and renewal in San Diego and Tijuana. Celebrate groundbreaking architectural projects, treasured icons, and exceptional design concepts that have redefined the boundaries of creativity and design in our region.
Legendary design pros
Every year the Design Awards Ceremony attracts over 250+ architects, design experts and advocates as we gather in celebration of the places, spaces, and people that make our region unique, making this a tremendous opportunity for fraternizing and networking.
Distinguished work
Gain inspiration from the remarkable achievements of the award winners, groundbreaking architectural projects and exceptional design concepts. These exemplary projects are selected through a rigorous process and demonstrate sustainability, social responsibility, and a strong sense of place.
THE VENUE:
EVE at RaDD
Located at the top of the new Edge building in the IQHQ RaDD development, EVE offers 270-degree views of the San Diego Bay, indoor-outdoor flow, 19-foot ceilings, and a modern design tailored for celebration. Designed by our member firm Gensler, this space is a stunning backdrop for a night of design excellence.
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2025 AWARDS PROGRAM
To provide a fair and equitable review, a jury is recruited from esteemed architect members from non-local metropolitan areas. The recruitment of a non-local jury of highly distinguished architects ensures that the work awarded embodies design excellence to the highest extent.
2025 dESIGN aWARDS jURY COMING SOON
Showcasing design excellence in San Diego and Tijuana in this the San Diego Region’s year as 2024 World Design Capital, the Design Awards program includes a ceremony, talks, tours, and discussions celebrating the work and the people behind it.
THE PEOPLE | CONNECT WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS
The annual celebration marks a unique opportunity to come together as one design community and foster connections across borders and disciplines. Engage with distinguished architects, designers, and industry professionals shaping our region's future and beyond. Forge valuable connections and expand your professional network while mingling with like-minded individuals who share your passion for architecture and design.
THE PROJECTS | DISTINGUISHED WORK
The AIA San Diego Design Awards recognizes Design Excellence - Those exemplary projects that demonstrate design skill of formal, functional and technical requirements, including ecological and environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and a strong sense of place.
THE PROCESS | RIGOROUS, ANONYMOUS
Each year, we receive hundreds of submissions in multiple diverse categories.The selection process is rigorous and focused on both function and form, with an emphasis on sustainability. The recruitment of a non-local jury of highly distinguished architects means that the projects awarded embody design excellence to the highest extent.
Awards Archives
Project Information and credit to project partners is provided by the architectural firm or entrant of record in AIA San Diego's Design Awards Call for Entries. AIA San Diego, its Design Awards Committee/Representatives, and its Design Awards Jury (Juries) are not the authors of this content, nor are they responsible for verifying its accuracy. Companies/consultants/contractors should contact the firm of record to address discrepancies. To be eligible for consideration and receipt of award in AIA San Diego's Design Awards, entries must be made by AIA members in good standing who abide by the Ethical Standards of Attribution of Credit set forth by the American Institute of Architects.
