Excellence In Design

Project Awards

As a member of both the National and local chapters of The American Institute of Architecture (AIA), our firm consistently seeks to showcase our dedication to excellence in the field. One way we do this is by actively subjecting our projects to rigorous critique on the highest level. We are consistently submitting our work to be critiqued at the highest level. Over the years, our efforts have been recognized through various prestigious awards. These accolades serve as a testament to our commitment to innovation, creativity, and the highest standards of architectural design. We take great pride in these accomplishments, as they demonstrate our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients while pushing the boundaries of architectural practice. This practice keeps us current with both design trends and the latest industry innovations. Below is just a glimpse of the milestones our team has achieved. We invite you to scroll down to view a list of awards that highlight the immense success our firm has experienced.


2024 Citation Award
AIA Columbia
Carver Lyon Elementary School Addition

2024 Citation Award
AIA South Carolina
Carver Lyon Elementary School Addition

2024 Honor Award
Association for Learning Environments
Carver Lyon Elementary School Addition

2023 Southeast Regional Award
Excellence in School Building and Design

Association for Learning Environments
James Island Charter High School CTE & Gym Addition

2023 Excellence in Design Award
Charleston County School District
James Island Charter High School CTE & Gym Addition

2022 Honor Award for New Construction
AIA Columbia
Rosewood Elementary School Library Addition & Renovation

2022 Honorable Mention
The International Interior Design Association
Carolinas Chapter
Rosewood Elementary School Library Addition & Renovation

2022 Merit Award
AIA South Carolina
Rosewood Elementary School Library Addition & Renovation

2022 Excellence Award
Association for Learning Environments South Carolina
Heyward Career & Technology Center Culinary Arts Addition

2021 Merit Award
Association for Learning Environments South Carolina
Heyward Career & Technology Center Culinary Arts Addition

2021 Merit Award
Association for Learning Environments South Carolina
Rosewood Elementary School Library Addition & Renovation

2021 Honor Award
AIA South Carolina
Heyward Career & Technology Center Culinary Arts Addition

2021 Historic Preservation Award
Historic Columbia
Rosewood Elementary School Library Addition & Renovation

2020 People's Choice Award
AIA Columbia
Boyd Plaza Renovation

2020 Merit Award
AIA South Carolina
Chapin Middle School

2020 Merit Award
AIA Columbia
USC Center for Health and Well-Being

2020 Interior Architecture Citation Award
AIA South Carolina
Heyward Career & Technology Center Culinary Arts Addition

2020 Citation Award
AIA Columbia
Heyward Career & Technology Center Culinary Arts Addition

2019 Honor Award
AIA South Carolina
USC Center for Health and Well-Being

2019 Citation Award
AIA South Carolina
Midlands Technical College Learning Resource Center

2019 Citation Award
AIA South Carolina
USC Long Family Football Operations Center

2018 Merit Award
AIA Columbia
Chapin Middle School

2018 Divine Detail Award
AIA Columbia
USC Center for Health and Well-Being

2018 Divine Detail Award
AIA Columbia
USC Russell House Leadership and Service Center

2017 Honor Award - Interior Architecture
AIA South Carolina
USC Russell House Leadership & Service Center

2017 Excellence in School Building and Design
Association for Learning Environments
Chapin Middle School

2015 Adaptive Reuse/Renovation Merit Award
AIA South Carolina
Abacus Planning Group

2015 Preservation/Restoration Award
Historic Columbia Foundation
Eastminster Sanctuary Renovation

2015 Best in New Design Award
Council of Educational Facility Planners International Southeast Region
Muller Road Middle School

2014 Honor Award
AIA South Carolina Chapter
Parks and Recreation Administration Building

2014 Citation Award
AIA South Carolina
USC Softball Stadium

2013 Merit Award
AIA South Carolina
Muller Road Middle School

2013 Honor Award
Design with Brick - SC Brick Industry, Southeast Region
Muller Road Middle School

2013 Merit Award
Council of Educational Facility Planners International South Carolina Chapter
Muller Road Middle School

2012 Honor Award
AIA Greater Columbia Section
Muller Road Middle School

2011 Honor Award
AIA South Carolina
Center For Knowledge

2010 Merit Award
AIA Greater Columbia Section
Kress Building

2010 Honor Award
AIA Greater Columbia Section
Abacus Planning Group

2010 Preservation Award
Historic Columbia Foundation
Abacus Planning Group

2010 Preservation Award
Historic Columbia Foundation
Lincoln Street Garage

2009 Honorable Mention - Elementary School
Council of Educational Facility Planners International South Carolina Chapter
The Center for Inquiry

2008 Honor Award
AIA Greater Columbia Section
The Center for Knowledge

2008 Preservation Award
Historic Columbia Foundation
Kress Building Office Renovation

2008 Best in Class Renovation
Council of Educational Facility Planners International South Carolina Chapter
The Center for Knowledge

2008 Honor Award
AIA South Carolina Chapter
Charles R. Drew Wellness Center

2008 Design with Brick Award - Honor Award
Brick Association of the Carolinas
Charles R. Drew Wellness Center

2007 Honor Award
AIA South Carolina Chapter
Blythewood High School

2006 Preservation Award
Historic Columbia Foundation
St. Johns Heyward Hall Renovation

2006 Honor Award
AIA Greater Columbia Section
Midlands Technical College Airport Cafe Renovation

2006 McConnell Award Finalist
Council for Educational Facility Planners International
Blythewood High School

2006 Honor Award
AIA Greater Columbia Section
Blythewood High School

2004 Merit Award
AIA Columbia Chapter
Midlands Technical College Health Science Building