WASHINGTON, DC -- (Marketwired) -- Oct 08, 2015 -- The Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA|DC) announced the winners of its 2015 Design Awards, highlighted by 24 outstanding examples of architecture, interior architecture, historic resources, and urban design/master planning.

Selected from 185 submissions by an esteemed jury of architectural experts from across the country, these notable projects and practitioners demonstrate the impact and value of good design, and the wide variety of services performed by architects.

The 2015 Awards program also kicks-off the inaugural "People's Choice Award," giving the public the opportunity to vote on their favorite project from the juried selections. The special award will be presented at the Exhibit Opening on November 23rd at the District Architecture Center.

The public is encouraged to vote on their favorite project through Facebook or online survey.

Have Facebook? Like the AIA|DC Facebook page, then 'like' your favorite photo in the 2015 Chapter Design Awards album. Don't have Facebook? Vote using AIA|DC's online survey.

• Winners & How to Vote:
  http://aiadc.com/news/vote-now-people%E2%80%99s-choice-award
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153579390825256.1073741834.308201170255&type=1&l=e4b81af3c0
• Cvent online survey:
  http://www.cvent.com/d/5fqnfq

2015 Chapter Design Award Winners

Urban Design and Master Planning
MERIT in Urban Design and Master Planning
Walter Reed
Torti Gallas and Partners

MERIT in Urban Design and Master Planning
Wyandanch
Torti Gallas and Partners

EXCELLENCE in Urban Design and Master Planning
Washington 2024 Olympic Bid Master Plan
Gensler

Historic Resources
MERIT in Historic Resources
1347 Maple View Place SE
Jonathan Kuhn Architect

EXCELLENCE in Historic Resources
Bayou Bakery Coffee Bar & Eatery at Hill Center
BELL Architects

Interior Architecture
SPECIAL CITATION in Interior Architecture
R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center
Cunningham | Quill Architects

MERIT in Interior Architecture
Gulfstream Sale and Design Center
LSM

MERIT in Interior Architecture
Forest City
LSM

MERIT in Interior Architecture
Intelsat
Gensler

EXCELLENCE in Interior Architecture
Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
STUDIOS Architecture

EXCELLENCE in Interior Architecture
Mi Casita
KUBE architecture

EXCELLENCE in Interior Architecture
Healy Family Student Center at Georgetown University
ikon.5 architects

Architecture
MERIT in Architecture
Bethune Dining Hall Annex - Howard University
EYP Architecture & Engineering

MERIT in Architecture
Tinkham Veale University Center, Case Western Reserve University
Perkins+Will

MERIT in Architecture
City Market at O
Shalom Baranes Associates

MERIT in Architecture
St. Ignatius Chapel
Dynerman Architects

MERIT in Architecture
The Crossing
Travis Price Architects

MERIT in Architecture
West River House
Jones & Boer Architects

MERIT in Architecture
Woods Residence
Shinberg.Levinas Architectural Design

DETAIL AWARD in Architecture
1200 17th Street NW
ZGF Architects

DETAIL AWARD in Architecture
Southern Regional Technology & Recreation Complex
Sorg Architects

EXCELLENCE in Architecture
La Casa Permanent Supportive Housing
Studio 27 Architecture and
LEO A DALY

EXCELLENCE in Architecture
Rock Creek House
NADAAA

EXCELLENCE in Architecture
St. Elizabeths East
Gateway Pavilion
Davis Brody Bond