2025 AIA Oregon Architecture Awards
The Submission period is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted.
Join us for the 7th Annual OAA Awards Celebration on October 24
Celebrate the power of design and the creativity of our architectural community at this year’s gathering at Revolution Hall. Be inspired by the incredible work of your peers, reconnect with colleagues, and make new friends as we honor projects that shape the built environment across Oregon.
This year’s program will feature a special performance by Portland Taiko, bringing rhythm, energy, and artistry to the evening. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Celebration will also include the winners of the 2025 Professional Achievement Awards and the Fellows Award.
Schedule
4-5:30pm Happy Hour with Appetizers and Drinks
6pm Portland Taiko performance
6:30pm Awards presentations
Cost
AIA Oregon / NOMA PDX Member - $45
AIA Oregon / NOMA PDX Member Guest - $35
AIA Oregon Emeritus Member - $25
AIAS / NOMAS Student - $25
Non-Member - $75
2025 Jury
Jury Chair
Douglas Ito, FAIA
Managing Principal
SMR Architects
Douglas has dedicated his architectural career to advancing affordable housing and social justice. His extensive leadership roles, including work with the Housing Development Consortium, have resulted in innovative resources like a racial equity toolkit for affordable housing that has been adopted nationwide. His portfolio includes contributing to the design of over 30 affordable housing developments comprising more than 2,800 units, with multiple award-winning projects recognized for design excellence and community impact. For his outstanding contributions to the industry, Douglas received the 2024 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award, a distinguished national honor presented by the AIA. This award is bestowed upon an architect that profoundly demonstrates social responsibility and actively addresses critical social issues such as affordable housing. Peers commended his impactful work, elevating him to the celebrated AIA Fellowship rank.
Ginger Thompson AIA, DBIA, LEED BD+C
Senior Design Manager
DPR Construction
With a background in behavioral analysis before transitioning into architecture, Ginger brings a unique perspective on how design shapes human behavior. Taking a nontraditional path into the profession, she built her career through hands-on experience, advancing to a leadership role in practice. Now serving as President Elect of AIA California, she focuses on advocating for the vital role of the architect—ensuring that their expertise, perspective, and impact are recognized by clients, communities, and the future built environment. Committed to strengthening the profession’s relevance today, she actively champions efforts that foster diversity, mentorship, and an inclusive culture across the discipline.
Dave Buescher, AIA, LEED GA
Chief Operations Officer
Fusion Architecture
Dave is a seasoned architect with over 20 years of experience, specializing in sustainable and pragmatic design across sectors. He graduated from the University of Colorado with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in environmental design and architecture. Having spent time in both large and small firms he’s knowledgeable in many aspect of design and construction methods. Dave has held leadership roles including President of AIA Spokane (2018) and AIA Washington Council (2024). He has also been active locally through participation on the Design Review Board and Arts Commission. Notably, Dave played a key role in formulating the City of Spokane’s Climate Action Plan as a chair for the built environment group. His dedication to client satisfaction is evident in his hands-on approach, ensuring exceptional results in every project.
Jason Takeuchi, AIA, NCARB, NOMA, D.Arch
Associate/Project Architect
Ferraro Choi and Associates
Jason is a fourth-generation Japanese American born and raised in Hawaii. As a mission-driven architect at Ferraro Choi, Jason is passionate about building resilience of his community through stewardship of the unique culture and environment of Hawai‘i. Jason is a proud graduate of Hawai‘i public schools and received a Doctor of Architecture degree from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa.
Beyond practice, Jason served as 2024 Chair of the AIA National Young Architects Forum (YAF) and the Regional Associate Director and Young Architect Representative to the AIA Northwest and Pacific Region. At AIA25 in Boston, he was elected as 2026-2028 At-Large Director to the AIA National Board.
An advocate for the next generation, Jason created AIA Honolulu’s first Student Design Awards as Design Awards Chair and founded the chapter’s Mentorship Program and Emerging Professionals Committee.
Jason is a recipient of the 2018 AIA Associates Award, Building Design + Construction Magazine’s 40 Under 40 recognition, the UH School of Architecture Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award and the 2023 AIA Young Architects Award.
Renato Martinez, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Architectural Project Manager
HDR Guam
Renato is an experienced licensed architect with comprehensive project management expertise across all phases of architectural design and construction. He successfully led diverse federal and local projects in Guam, South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, and New York City. Proficient in managing a wide range of project types, including healthcare, educational, commercial, and office facilities for private sector clients, as well as institutional, industrial, administrative, and mission support facilities for federal clients such as the Department of Defense, NAVFAC, and the General Services Administration.
