Oregon has long been a center of design innovation, and in 2025, Oregon architects and design firms solidified Oregon as the design center of the nation.
Exceptional Architects
Kathy Shaloo Berg FAIA, Stewart Emmons FAIA, and Thomas F. Robinson FAIA were elevated to fellowship.
The Fellowship designation (FAIA) is one of the highest honors bestowed by the American Institute of Architects, recognizing individuals who have made a profound impact on the profession and society. Fewer than 3% of AIA members achieve this distinction.
These architects have demonstrated excellence through design, leadership, mentorship, and service. Their work not only elevates the built environment but also advances the role of architects in shaping a better, more equitable world. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and their lasting contributions to the field.
Corey Squire Young Architect Award Winner
Widely recognized as a visionary strategist and advocate, Corey Squire, AIA, has redefined the role of sustainability in architecture. From co-creating the AIA Framework for Design Excellence to helping firms across the country embed climate and equity into practice, Squire shows how purposeful design can reshape the world—and the profession—for the better.
Exceptional Projects
CannonDesign, formerly SRG Partnership, wins the Education Facility Design Award
Edward J. Ray Hall at Oregon State University-Cascades sets a new benchmark for sustainable, contemporary campus architecture. This Net Zero Energy, mass timber building exemplifies low-carbon innovation, featuring locally sourced timber from restoration and tribal-managed forests. Positioned on a reclaimed 46-acre pumice mine, soon to become the university's west campus, it transforms an industrial scar into a vibrant ecological and academic hub. Designed as a flexible prototype for future campus buildings, it features adaptable, collaboration-focused spaces that foster STEAM learning while celebrating the region’s heritage and identity.
Mackenzie wins the 2025 Justice Facility Review award
Lake Oswego's City Hall and Public Safety building provides an updated home for the Police Department, 911 Dispatch, and City Court, Council and Administrative functions to better serve their growing community. This modern, essential facility is integrated into a challenging site; embracing twenty-eight feet of cross-slope to simultaneously establish natural security for police and 911 dispatch operations and foster meaningful civic engagement for the public. The building organization links visitors to administrative and police functions through multiple entrances off of a community plaza that seamlessly extends into an atmospherically joined three-story lobby, establishing clear and discernible access to city services.
Mahlum wins a 2025 Housing Award
Learning Independence for Today and Tomorrow (LIFTT) is a 10-month residential program on the Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) campus. Designed to teach independent living skills to high school graduates aged 18-21 who are blind or have low vision, the program focuses on residents practicing independence before they move into less supervised environments.
Integrus wins with the U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad
The concept for the U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad was influenced by the massive boulder formations and significant changes in elevation throughout the site. The design approach minimizes impact, limiting excavation to respect the culturally significant landscape. The sensitive site approach compliments an adjacent nature preserve featuring a lake integral to regional stormwater management, together forming an urban oasis. The building is ensconced with metal panels articulated as a Jali screen unifying the building on the east and west exposures. The Jali screen filters light and views along the primary elevations and moderates natural light to interior representational spaces.