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AIA California Maybeck Award

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Overview

AIA California Maybeck Award

Funder: American Institute of Architects California (AIA CA)

Purpose: Recognize exemplary achievement in architectural design by an individual architect over a period of at least ten years.

Background: Implemented in 1992 as part of the Design Awards program in honor of Bernard Maybeck, the award recognizes architects who demonstrate sustained excellence, leadership, advocacy, and contribution to the profession.

Selection Criteria:

  • Breadth and reach of design portfolio

  • Leadership and advocacy efforts

  • Commitment to environmental sustainability on a global scale

  • Valuing equity, affordability, and performance in design

  • Design excellence combined with social impact

  • Minimum 10 years of exemplary architectural practice

    • Recognition:

  • Honor at AIA California Awards Celebration

  • Statewide recognition and publicity

    • Geographic Scope: California-based architects

    Jury Composition: Five-member jury of respected architects and design professionals

    Contact Information:

  • Email: trothman@aiacalifornia.org

  • Phone: 916.642.1718

  • Organization: American Institute of Architects California

  • Address: 1931 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

  • Website: aiacalifornia.org

    • Recent Recipient (2020):

  • Angela Brooks, FAIA (Los Angeles) - Recognized for architectural excellence, environmental advocacy on a global scale, and commitment to designing solutions for society's most pressing problems including homelessness, public spaces, and climate change

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