The annual AIA Miami Design Awards intend to encourage excellence in architecture, elevate public consciousness of good design, and recognize those architects whose work enriches our environment. These awards recognize outstanding architectural projects, both built and unbuilt, that exemplify excellence in design while exploring nature and science of the profession.
The FIU Department of Architecture is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of its students, faculty, and alumni at the AIA Miami Design Awards 2024.
Honor Award of Excellence
Carlos Guerra & Aniel Martínez (M.Arch ‘24)
Master Project Studio Spring 2024 | Marcelo Ertorteguy Studio
Merit Award of Excellence
Miranda Carreras (M.Arch ‘25)
Comprehensive Design Studio Summer 2024 | Moisés Torres Studio
FIU Student of the Year
Justina Vaicelionyte (M.Arch ‘25)
Students’ Diversity Scholarships
Chelsea Abella (MI.Arch ‘25)
Gabriela Ascanio (M.Arch ‘26)
Brandon Linares (M.Arch ‘26)
WIA Women in Architecture Grant Recipients (support for licensing exams)
Emely Acobo (M.Arch ‘23)
María Daniela Pérez (M.Arch ‘22)
María Virginia Portillo (M.Arch ‘23)
2024 Design Awards Jury (AIA Puerto Rico)
José David Mejías (DDes ‘24) Jury Chair
Associate of the Year
Rebecca Quesnel (M.Arch ‘22)
Unbuilt Architecture (over 50K sq. ft.)
BBA / Gustavo Berenblum + Claudia Busch (Associate Teaching Professor)
Test of Time Award
Camilo Rosales (Professor)
Architect of the Year
Claudio Salazar (Adjunct Professor)
Sustainable Architecture Firm (Riva Prize)
RooTSDNA / Claudio Salazar (Adjunct Professor) + Rebecca Quesnel (M.Arch ’22)
Hall of Fame / Gold Medal
Marilys Nepomechie (Professor & Associate Dean)
For the full list of awards, click here.
