On October 18, 2024, AIA Miami held their annual design awards at the Miami Scottish Rite Temple. This event highlights the growing success of architecture scholars, faculty and design professionals in the Miami architecture community.
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
Student Awards
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
- Gabriela Ascanio (M.Arch ‘26)
- Brandon Linares (M.Arch ‘26)
Alumni Honors
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)
Faculty Achievements
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)
Join us in celebrating these remarkable achievements as we continue building a legacy of architectural excellence! Follow us on Instagram @fiu_soa for updates on this exciting event.
