Awards and Honors

60+ National and International Design Awards

STOA Architects have been the recipient of over 60 Regional, National and International Design Awards from various organizations and fellow members of the American Institute of Architects. We’re immensely proud of this recognition and attribute this to our belief that ideas based on different schools of thought, with more solutions to choose from, improve the chances of achieving the best possible design.

2012 Awards

Excellence in Construction Award Finalist
Project: Creek Casino in Montgomery
Source: Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. West Tennessee Chapter

2011 Awards

NAIOP Best Transformation Award
Project: Pensacola International Airport
Source: Commercial Real Estate Development Association

2007 Awards

Golden Trowel Honorable Mention for Outstanding Education College/University Design
Project: University of Houston Parking Garage, Shell Retail Space and Welcome Center
Source: Texas Masonry Contractors

Golden Trowel Award for Outstanding Masonry Design
Project: University of Houston Parking Garage, Shell Retail Space and Welcome Center
Source: Associated Masonry Contractors of Houston

Outstanding Design in Student Centers / Service Areas category
Project: University of Houston Parking Garage, Shell Retail Space and Welcome Center
Source: 2007 American School & University Educational Interiors Showcase

Golden Trowel Award for Outstanding Masonry Design
Project: Sanderson Elementary School, Houston ISD
Source: Associated Masonry Contractors of Houston

2003 Awards

Regional Winner – Circle of Design Excellence Award
Project: George R. Brown Convention Center
Source: Pittsburgh Corning Corp.

Golden Trowel Award for Outstanding Masonry Design
Project: Wharton County Junior College, Richmond Campus
Fort Bend Technical Center
Source: Associated Masonry Contractors of Houston

Merit Award
Project: Richmond Police Station Historic Renovation/Addition/Restoration
Source: American Institute of Architects Houston Chapter

1999 Awards

Excellence in Construction Award
Project: Capitol Visitors Parking Garage
Source: Associated Builders & Contractors Central Texas Chapter

Merit Award
Project: Houston Community College Northeast Campus
Source: Metal Construction Association