Design Collective's solid commitment to design excellence over the span of 30 years of professional practice is evident by the fact that we have received from relevant professional and industry organizations more than 270 awards for a diverse and creative body of architecture, planning, and interior architecture work.

The following is a select list of awards the firm has received during the last 11 years.


2010

State Center TOD Master Plan
Congress for the New Urbanism, Charter Award

2009

Morgan State University - New Library
IIDA, New England, Best Education Design

2008

Catholic Relief Services' World Headquarters
AIA, Maryland, Merit Award

Catholic Relief Services' World Headquarters
IIDA, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Merit Award - Sustainable Design

Domus Clubhouse
IIDA, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Gold Award - Residential

Domus
AIA, Potomac Valley Chapter, Honor Award

Domus
Delta Associates, Best Lease-Up Pace for a Philadelphia Area Apartment Community

Domus
Multifamily Executive, Merit Project of the Year - Mid-Rise

Domus
NAHB and Professional Builder Magazine, Best in American Living Award, Community of the Year

Domus
NAHB and Professional Builder Magazine, Best in American Living Award, Best Urban Smart Growth Community

Domus
NAHB and Professional Builder Magazine, Best in American Living Award, Best Rental Development, 5 Stories and Over

Domus
NAHB and Professional Builder Magazine, Best in American Living Award, Finalist for the Best Community Facility, 151 Units and Over

Domus
NAHB, Pillars of the Industry, Best Midrise Apartment Community

James Madison University - East Campus CISAT Library
AIA, Potomac Valley Chapter, Merit Award

Morgan State University - New Library
AIA, Maryland, Merit Award

Morgan State University - New Library
AIA, Baltimore, Honorable Mention

Morgan State University - New Library
AIA, Potomac Valley Chapter, Honor Award

Morgan State University - New Library
Mid-Atlantic Construction, Best of 08 Awards, Institutional Project of the Year

The Residence at SouthPark
NAHB, Pillars of the Industry, Best Mixed-use Community

The Residence at SouthPark
NAHB and Professional Builder Magazine, Best in American Living Award,Best Suburban Smart Growth Community

The Residence at SouthPark
NAHB and Professional Builder Magazine, Best in American Living Award, Finalist for the Best Rental Development, 5 Stories and Over

The Residence at SouthPark
NAHB and Professional Builder Magazine, Best in American Living Award, Finalist for the Best Community Facility, Up to 150 Units

2007

Art Academy of Cincinnati
AIA, Baltimore, Honor Award

Catholic Relief Services' World Headquarters
AIA, Baltimore, Honorable Mention

Catholic Relief Services' World Headquarters
Associated General Contractors of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Washington Contractor Award

Catholic Relief Services' World Headquarters
Mid-Atlantic Construction, Best of 2007 Awards, Award of Merit - Interior Fit-Out

Domus
Philadelphia Business Journal, Best Residential Project

Johns Hopkins University - Charles Commons
AIA, Baltimore, Honorable Mention

Johns Hopkins University - Charles Commons
IIDA, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Bronze Award - Education/Institutional

Johns Hopkins University - Charles Commons
Multifamily Executive, Project of the Year

Johns Hopkins University - Charles Commons
NAHB, Pillars of the Industry, Best Student Housing Rental Apartment Community of the Year

Maple Lawn Retail 1 and 2
ABC, Baltimore Metro Chapter, Best New Project ($2.5M to $5M)

Planit
IIDA, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Gold Award - Commercial Under 20,000 SF

The Crescent at Fells Point
Delta Associates, Best Mid-Atlantic High-Rise Apartment Community

The Crescent at Fells Point
NAHB, Pillars of the Industry, Best Mid-Rise Rental Apartment Community of the Year

The Crescent at Fells Point
NAHB and Professional Builder Magazine, Best in American Living Award, Best Rental Development 5 Stories and Over

The Crescent at Fells Point
NAHB and Professional Builder Magazine, Best in Region Middle-Atlantic

Towson University - Center for the Arts
IIDA, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Gold Award - Education/Institutional

Towson University - Center for the Arts
AIA, Maryland, Merit Award

University of Maryland, Baltimore - Howard Hall
The Building Congress & Exchange of Metropolitan Baltimore, Craftsmanship Award

West Side Strategic Plan
IMCL, Commendation Award - Mixed-use Design

2006

1209 North Charles Street
Delta Associates, The Best Mid-Atlantic Community Impact Project

180s
IIDA, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Gold Award

307 International Circle
The Building Congress & Exchange of Metropolitan Baltimore, Craftsmanship Award

307 International Circle
NAIOP, Maryland Chapter, Award of Excellence, Rehab Office/Multi Story

Art Academy of Cincinnati
AIA, Potomac Valley Chapter, Honor Awards

Art Academy of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Preservation Association, Preservation Award

Art Academy of Cincinnati
Design-Build Institute of America, Ohio Valley Chapter, Merit Award, Rehabilitation/Renovation/Restoration

Art Academy of Cincinnati
IIDA, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, Silver Award

Art Academy of Cincinnati
Heritage Ohio, Best Large Rehabilitation Project in Ohio

Art Academy of Cincinnati
National Housing & Rehabilitation Association, J. Timothy Anderson Awards Finalist

Art Academy of Cincinnati
Ohio Historical Society, Ohio Historic Preservation Office Award

Cascade Village
National Equity Fund, Inc. & LISD, Community Impact Award

Cascade Village North
Smart Growth Education Foundation & Home Builders Association, Smart Growth Community Excellence Award & BEST Smart Growth Award

Columbia Town Center Master Plan
Congress for the New Urbanism, Charter Award

Johns Hopkins University - Charles Commons
Masonry Institute of Maryland, Design Award

Kingsley Park
National Association of Counties, Achievement Award

Maple Lawn
Professional Builder Magazine & National Association of Home Builders, Best in America Living Award, Best Smart Growth Community with 151 Units and Over

Maple Lawn
NAIOP, Maryland Chapter, Best Exterior Public/Common Area

Maple Lawn
NAIOP, Maryland Chapter, Office Mid-Rise

Maryland Science Center Expansion and Renovation
AIA, Maryland Chapter, Merit Award, Large Institution

National Aquarium in Baltimore Center for Aquatic Life & Conservation
AIA, Maryland Chapter, Honor Award, Unbuilt

National Aquarium in Baltimore Center for Aquatic Life & Conservation
AIA, Potomac Valley Chapter, Citation Award

The Stewart's Building
Baltimore Heritage, Inc., Preservation Project Award

Towson University - Center for the Arts
AIA, Potomac Valley Chapter, Honor Award

Towson University - Center for the Arts
Masonry Institute of Maryland, Design Award

Towson University - Center for the Arts
The United States Institute for Theatre Technology, 2007 Prague Quadrennial Exhibit Video Project


2005

Art Academy of Cincinnati
Associated Builders & Contractors, Award of Excellence for Historical Renovation: $2 million - $10 million

Art Academy of Cincinnati
Society of Environmental Graphic Design - Midwest Ohio Region, Honor Award

Baltimore Visitor Center
AIA, Baltimore Chapter, Public Building of the Year

Baltimore Visitor Center
AIA, Potomac Valley, Honor Award

Baltimore Visitor Center
Masonry Institute of Maryland, Inc., Design Award

Maryland Science Center
AIA, Baltimore Chapter, Honorable Mention

Maryland Science Center
AIA, Potomac Valley Chapter, Merit Award

Maple Lawn Community Center
Masonry Institute of Maryland, Inc., Design Awards

The Stewart's Building
AIA, Baltimore Chapter, Honorable Mention

The Stewart's Building
AIA, Maryland Chapter, Honor Award

The Stewart's Building
AIA, Potomac Valley Chapter, Merit Award

The Stewart's Building
Environmental Design + Construction Magazine's, Finalist in the Excellence in Design Awards

The Stewart's Building
USGBC Baltimore Chapter, Green Leadership Award

University of Maryland, Baltimore County - The Commons
AIA, Baltimore Chapter, Honorable Mention

University of Maryland, Baltimore County - The Commons
AIA, Potomac Valley Chapter, Honor Award


2004

180s
AIA, Maryland Chapter, Honor Award

Baltimore Visitor Center
AIA, Maryland Chapter, Honor Award

The Munsey Building
Baltimore Heritage, Inc., Preservation Project Award

The Stewart's Building
Maryland Historical Trust, Preservation Project Award

University of Maryland, Baltimore - Health Sciences Facility II
Masonry Institute of Maryland, Inc., Design Award


2003

The Comcast Center
Athletic Business, Facility of Merit Award/In Recognition of an Especially Outstanding Sports/Recreation Facility

The Enclave at Ellicott Hills
National Association of Home Builders, Best Senior Housing Design Award/On the Board Active Adult Community, Silver Award

Selborne House at Dorsey Hall
National Association of Home Builders, Best of Senior Housing Award/Affordable Senior Apartments, Silver Award

University of Maryland, Baltimore - Health Sciences Facility II
The Building Congress & Exchange of Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc., Craftsmanship Award for Architectural Woodwork Installation

University of Maryland, Baltimore - Health Sciences Facility II
Masonry Institute of Maryland, Inc., Craftsmanship Award

University of Maryland, College Park - South Campus Commons
The Masonry Institute, Honorable Mention

West Side Strategic Plan
AIA, Maryland Chapter, Merit Award

Winthrop University - The Courtyards at Winthrop
Associated Builders & Contractors, Award of Excellence $10 M to $25 M category


2002

The Can Company
Governor's Smart Growth Award

Performax Corporate Offices
AIA, Maryland Chapter, Merit Award

Tide Point
AIA, Maryland Chapter, Citation Award

Tide Point
Baltimore Magazine's Best of Baltimore, Best Office Property

Tide Point
Governor's Smart Growth Award

University of Maryland, Baltimore County - The Commons
AIA, Maryland Chapter, Citation Award

University of Maryland, Baltimore County - The Commons
Masonry Institute of Maryland, Inc., Craftsmanship Award

University of Maryland, Baltimore County - The Commons
Masonry Institute of Maryland, Inc., Design Award

University of Maryland, Baltimore County - The Commons
The Building Congress & Exchange of Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc., Craftsmanship Award: Drywall


2001

Baltimore Transportation Center
AIA, Baltimore Chapter, Design Award

Baltimore Transportation Center
AIA, Maryland Chapter, Honor Award

Historic East Baltimore
AIA, Maryland Chapter, Commendation Award

MNCPPC-Montgomery County Metro Station Concept Plans: Shady Grove & Twinbrook Charrettes
American Planning Association, Award of Excellence

Tide Point
Baltimore Heritage, Inc., Historic Preservation Award


2000

The Can Company
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Special Recognition & Revitalization Award

The Can Company
National Association of Home Builders, National Commercial Builders Council, Grand Award

Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets
Value Retail News, Outlet Retail Merchants Association, Retailer's Choice Award

Columbia Corporate Park III
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Award of Excellence in Office Building Design

Columbia Corporate Park III
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Award of Excellence Office Hi Rise

Columbia Corporate Park III
Associated Builders & Contractors, Best of Baltimore Construction Merit Award

Grove City Factory Shops
Value Retail News, Outlet Retail Merchants Association, Retailer's Choice Award

Gulf Coast Factory Shops
Value Retail News, Outlet Retail Merchants Association, Retailer's Choice Award

The Power Plant
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Special Recognition & Revitalization Award

The Power Plant
Entertainment Development & Design Innovation, Urban Entertainment Development

San Marcos Factory Shops
Value Retail News, Outlet Retail Merchants Association, Retailer's Choice Award


1999

Bayou Place
ACE Award, Award for Community Enhancement

Bayou Place
Urban Land Institute, Award of Excellence

The Can Company
National Trust for Historic Preservation, Honor Award

The Can Company
AIA, Baltimore Chapter, Honorable Mention

The Can Company
Baltimore Heritage, Inc., Historic Preservation Award

Citicorp Family Center
AIA, Maryland Chapter, Merit Award

Citicorp Family Center
National Association of Home Builders, National Commercial Builders Council, Grand Award

Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets
Value Retail News, Outlet Retail Merchants Association, Retailer's Choice Award

Emerging Technology Center
AIA, Baltimore Chapter, Honor Award - Michael F. Trostel Award for Preservation

Emerging Technology Center
AIA, Maryland Chapter, Citation Award for Architectural Excellence

Grove City Factory Shops
Value Retail News, Outlet Retail Merchants Association, Retailer's Choice Award

Hagerstown Factory Shops
American Concrete Institute, Concrete Excellence Award

Oella Residence
AIA, Maryland Chapter, Citation Award

San Marcos Factory Shops
Value Retail News, Outlet Retail Merchants Association, Retailer's Choice Award

Selborne House Laurel
NAHRO/MARC, Award of Excellence

Selborne House Laurel
NAHRO, Award of Excellence

Selborne House Laurel
National Association of Home Builders, NCOSH, Finalist - Affordable Senior Housing

The Smith Residence
AIA, Maryland Chapter, Merit Award

University of Maryland, Baltimore - Health Sciences and Human Services Library
American Concrete Institute, Concrete Excellence Award

University of Maryland, Baltimore - Health Sciences and Human Services Library
Associated Builders & Contractors, Outstanding Project Award

University of Maryland, Baltimore - Health Sciences and Human Services Library
Masonry Institute of Maryland, Inc., Award of Excellence Masonry Applications

University of Maryland, Baltimore - Health Sciences and Human Services Library
National Association of Home Builders, National Commercial Builders Council, Honorable Mention


1998

The Can Company
Maryland Department of Planning, Smart Growth Award

DAP, Inc.
AIA, Maryland Chapter, Honor Award

Foxridge at McDonogh, The Cambridge
Home Builders Association of Maryland, Sales & Marketing Council, Award of Excellence

Foxridge at McDonogh, The Devon
Home Builders Association of Maryland, Sales & Marketing Council, Award of Excellence

Greenbrier Retirement Community
AIA, Maryland Chapter, Honor Award

Maryland Office Interiors
American Society of Interior Designers, Inc. w/Baltimore Magazine, Best of Show

McDonald's Regional Headquarters
The Building Congress & Exchange of Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc., Craftsmanship Award

Migliara/Kaplan Tenant Suite
The Building Congress & Exchange of Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc., Craftsmanship Award

The Power Plant
Excellence on the Waterfront, Historic and Maritime Preservation/Adaptive Reuse

Sylvan Learning Center
AIA, Maryland Chapter, Honorable Mention

University of Maryland, Baltimore - Health Sciences and Human Services Library
The Building Congress & Exchange of Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc., Craftsmanship Award