Small Project Award 2023
Explore the projects that won an AIA Small Project Award 2023, which recognizes the best in small project design regardless of the limits of size and scope.
Recognizing the best in small project design
AIA and its Small Project Design (SPD) Knowledge Community present the annual Small Project Award to raise public awareness of the value and design excellence that architects provide regardless of the limits of size and scope.
These projects represent the big impact that small projects can have on their users and broader communities.
The award-winning small project design of Costa Rica Treehouse creates a carbon-positive house made entirely of locally harvested teak inspired by the jungle that surrounds it.
The award-winning small project design of the Henry Island Guesthouse honors the natural beauty of its remote island location while adding flexibility to an existing family retreat.
The award-winning small project design of Jade Alley in Miami revitalizes a leftover urban alleyway into an iconic public destination for the community.
The award-winning small project design of Liberation Coffee House in Los Angeles creates a bright and airy welcoming space for all at the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s new Anita May Rosenstein Campus.
The award-winning small project design of Kingsbury Commons at Pease Park in Austin, Texas, revitalizes the park’s southernmost tip and transforms an underused historic building into a thriving event
The award-winning small project design of Mini Mart City Park in Seattle transforms a derelict gas station into a vibrant hub for creativity and the arts.
The award-winning small project design of Pima Dynamite Trailhead in Scottsdale, Ariz. creates a responsible interface for hikers, bikers, and equestrians as they prepare to explore the sprawling and