2022 AIA Maine Design Awards

Celebrating Maine’s best architecture.

The AIA Maine Annual Design Awards Program honors the most outstanding work of AIA Maine members and their firms, reinforces the value of great architecture, and highlights members’ positive contributions to the community.

In 2022, out of 52 total submissions, the jury awarded 12 projects from Single Family Residential, Institutional & Commercial, Renovation & Adaptive Reuse, Small Projects under $250,000, and Student categories.

Thank you to all who have submitted your work. Your work will be a part of our permanent collection, collectively providing a snapshot of Maine architecture in 2022.

Even after the awards ceremony wraps, we continue to celebrate the work in the following ways:

2022 Design Awards Website. Our website shows all of the information shared with our jury. Many of our architecture teams have been very generous with their knowledge, from sharing their best practices for reducing EUI to the lessons learned on the project. This website is a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn from their colleagues. View the website here.

2022 Design Awards Books. Did you receive our book at the event? The book showcases all of the work submitted by Maine architects this year. If you missed the chance to grab a copy of the book at the event, you can order one now. The books are free with a Portland pick-up (or with a nominal shipping fee if you would like them mailed to you.

Event Images. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first in-person celebration since 2019. We had over 230 people in attendance! Check out the images provided by our event photographer, Dave Dostie here. Feel free to download the photos for your use and tag @aia.maine on Instagram.

Design Awards Video Series.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s awards.

2022 Jury:

Bea Sennewald, AIA UK
Gregory Fonseca, BDP.
Laura King, KPF
Lara Pfadt, Finegold Alexander Architects

2022 Design Committee

Committee Chair: Paul Lewandowski, Paul Designs Project
Jessica Carroll, Jessica Carroll Architect
Philip Chaney, Barrett Made
Gianne Conard, Waterfall Arts & Retired GSA
Tor Glendinning, 44 North Architects
Jill Johanning, Alpha One / Access Design
John Priestley, Priestley Architecture
Jeannette Schram, AIA Maine
Nick Vaughn, SMRT

Project Description:
Sited between Frenchman's Bay and Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island, the Center for Human Ecology weaves together the interdisciplinary study of Human Ecology with environmental sustainability. Inspired by the unique character and culture of COA’s oceanfront campus, the design reinforces an immersive learning experience on the Maine coast.

From the Jury:
“Thoughtfully designed spaces honor the program, the site, and the need for creative thinking and sustainable design.”