Honors + Awards

We recognize that the collaborative efforts with team members, clients and other colleagues have contributed to our over 150 awards. These include the Governor’s Historic Preservation Award, California Preservation Foundation Awards, Outstanding Project of the Year from the American Public Works Association, AIA Awards and awards from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Selected Awards

A—J

A.K. Smiley Public Library, Tower Reconstruction

2003 Governor’s Historic Preservation Award
2000 American Institute of Architects, Inland California Chapter, Special Citation
1998 California Preservation Foundation Design Award

Balboa Theatre Restoration

2008 AIA California Council, Merit
2008 AIA Western Mountain Region, Merit
2008 AIA Ohio, Honor
2008 California Preservation Foundation (CPF)
2008 Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO)
2008 San Diego Historical Resources Board (HRB)
2008 Best of San Diego 2008, Urban Restoration, San Diego Magazine
2008 Reconstruction & Renovation Awards, Platinum, Building Design + Construction
2008 American Public Works Association Project of the Year Award (SD Chapter)
2008 San Diego Orchid Award

Cabrillo / Laurel Street Bridge, Restoration

2006 California Preservation Foundation Design Award
2006 CTF Foundation, Highway Project of the Year
2006 San Diego Historical Resources Board, Agency Award
2006 SOHO People in Preservation, Bridging the Past Award
2015 APWA

California Tower Seismic Retrofit

2021 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) San Diego Section Outstanding Historical Renovation & Seismic Retrofit Project
2021 Associated General Contractors Build San Diego Award – Unique Small Project

California Building / Museum of Man Facade and Tower Restoration

2009 California Preservation Foundation Design Award
2009 Save Our Heritage Organisations (SOHO)
2009 San Diego Historical Resources Board (HRB)
2009 American Public Works Association
2010 Hossein Ruthi Award, Construction Management
2010 National American Public Works Association, Project of the Year for Restoration

Chollas Heights Transmitter Building, Adaptive Reuse

2000 California Preservation Foundation Design Award

Dahlin Residence Restoration

2010 San Diego Historical Resources Board (HRB)

Donaldson Futuro

2023 American Institute of Architects, San Diego Chapter, Honor Award – Historic Preservation
2023 American Institute of Architects, San Diego Chapter, Legacy Award

Fifth Street School

2010 National Trust for Historic Preservation Honor Award
2008 Best of 2008, Southwest Contractor for Government/Public and for Restoration

First Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation

2010 San Diego Historical Resources Board (HRB)
2010 Save Our Heritage Organisations (SOHO)

Fourth Ward School, Restoration

2004 National Trust for Historic Preservation Honor Award

Fresno Santa Fe Depot, Rehabilitation

2005 California Preservation Foundation Design Award

Graves House (Top Gun House)

2022 Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) People in Preservation Award
2021 San Diego Architectural Foundation Orchid Award

H. Lee House, Historic Preservation

2004 Caltrans Excellence In Transportation Award: Cultural Enhancement

Horton Plaza Park

2017 Save Our Heritage Organisations People in Preservation Award

Hotel del Coronado – Entry & Lobby Restoration

2023 American Institute of Architects, San Diego Chapter, Honor Award – Historic Preservation
2022 California Preservation Foundation, Preservation Design Award
2022 Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) People in Preservation Award, Preservation Project of the Year
2022 San Diego Architectural Foundation, Orchid Award – Historic Preservation
2022 San Diego Architectural Foundation, Teen Choice Orchid Award – Historic Preservation

Hotel del Coronado — Laundry Building

2021 Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) People in Preservation Award
2020 San Diego Architectural Foundation Orchid Award

Hotel Churchill

2017 Save Our Heritage Organisations People in Preservation Award

Hotel Sandford

2012 City of San Diego Historic Resource Board Preservation Award
2013 Save Our Heritage Organisations People in Preservation Award

House of Hospitality in Balboa Park, Reconstruction

1999 Outstanding Project of the Year, American Public Works Assoc., San Diego & Imperial Counties Chapter
1998 National Trust for Historic Preservation, Honor Award
1998 National Trust for Historic Preservation, Honor Award
1998 Governor’s Historic Preservation Award
1998 American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC), Honor Award
1998 American Institute of Architects, San Diego Chapter, Merit Award
1998 California Preservation Foundation Design Award
1998 Associated General Contractors of America, National Build America Award
1998 International Illumination Design Awards, Special Waterbury Citation, Historical Replication of Original Exterior Illumination
1998 AIA Orchid Awards (two), Historic Preservation and Lighting Design
1998 San Diego Historical Resources Board, Grand Award
1998 SOHO People in Preservation Award, Reconstruction

Ida R. Hedges House

2010 San Diego Historical Resources Board (HRB)

Junipero Serra Museum HSR

2014 California Preservation Foundation Preservation Design Awards, Cultural Resource, Studies, or Reports

K—Q

Leo Carrillo Ranch Roof Repair

2024 American Public Works Association, Project of the Year, Historical Restoration/Preservation

Museum of Man Dome and Roof Repair

2013 City of San Diego Historic Resource Board Preservation Award
2013 American Public Works Association

Naval Training Center / Liberty Station, Design Guidelines

2001 California Preservation Foundation Design Award

North Chapel, San Diego Naval Training Center

2007 SOHO People in Preservation, Spirit of Preservation Award
2007 Historical Resources Board Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation

Old San Diego Police Headquarters

2014 City of San Diego Historic Resource Board Preservation Award
San Diego AIA Awards
Save Our Heritage Organisation People in Preservation Award

Old Town / Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant

2011 San Diego Historical Resources Board Award
2011 SOHO People in Preservation, Public Restoration, A Promise Kept Award
2011 California Preservation Foundation Award
2011 California Governor’s Historic Preservation Award

The Osborn Electriquette Reconstruction

2016 Save our Heritage Organisation People in Preservation Award
2016 California Preservation Foundation Preservation Design Awards, Reconstruction
2016 City of San Diego Historic Resources Board Preservation Award

Paseo de Mission Hills Rehabilitation

2007 San Diego Orchid Award
2008 Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO)
2009 San Diego Historical Resources Board (HRB)

Phillips Mansion, Restoration

2003 Governor’s Historic Preservation Award

R—Z

Rancho Los Cerritos, Seismic Retrofit

2010 Long Beach Heritage Preservation Award (Reconstruction)
2005 Long Beach Heritage Preservation Award
2003 Long Beach Heritage Merit Award (Master Plan)
2001 California Preservation Foundation Design Award

Rancho Los Peñasquitos Spring House, Restoration

2000 California Preservation Foundation Design Award

Remmen Building

2021 Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) People in Preservation Award
2021 San Diego Architectural Foundation Orchid Award
2009 Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO)
2009 San Diego Historical Resources Board (HRB)

Riverside County Courthouse, Rehabilitation & Seismic Retrofit

2003 California Preservation Foundation Design Award

Samuel Fox Facade Restoration

2008 Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO)

San Onofre Beach Club

2015 AGC Build San Diego Awards
2015 Commander’s Design Awards for Exceptionally Designed Facilities Worldwide
2016 Save Our Heritage Organisation People in Preservation Award
2005 California Preservation Foundation Design Award (Rehabilitation)
2005 Caltrans Excellence in Transportation Award
2002 California Preservation Foundation Design Award (Feasibility Study)

San Diego Air & Space Museum, Courtyard Cover

2001 California Preservation Foundation Design Award

San Diego County Administration Center, Rehabilitation

2002 California Preservation Foundation Design Award (Rehabilitation)
2000 AIA Orchid Award – San Diego Chapter AIA, for Historic Preservation
2000 California Preservation Foundation Design Award (Feasibility Study)

San Diego Gas Electric Station F

2014 City of San Diego Historic Resource Board Preservation Award
2014 Save our Heritage Organisation People in Preservation Award

San Diego Museum of Art Façade Reconstruction

2009 California Preservation Foundation Design Award
2009 Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO)
2009 San Diego Historical Resources Board (HRB)
2009 American Public Works Association
2010 Hossein Ruthi Award, Construction Management
2010 National American Public Works Association, Project of the Year for Restoration

San Diego Santa Fe Depot Baggage Building, Exterior Restoration

2005 SOHO People in Preservation Award

San Timoteo Canyon Schoolhouse Restoration

2008 California Preservation Foundation (CPF)

Santa Barbara Railroad Station, Restoration

2002 California Preservation Foundation Design Award

Schiefer & Sons Rehabilitation

2008 San Diego AIA
2008 San Diego Orchids & Onions

Scripps Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP)

2021 California Preservation Foundation (CPF) People’s Choice Design Award
2021 Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) People in Preservation Award
2021 San Diego Architectural Foundation Orchid Award

Showley Brothers Candy Factory Rehabilitation

2008 San Diego AIA
2008 Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO)
2008 San Diego Historical Resources Board (HRB)

Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park, Restoration

2006 California Preservation Foundation Design Award
2006 San Diego Historical Resources Board, Cultural Landscape Award
2006 SOHO People in Preservation, Shining Light on History Award

Vallecito Stage Station, Restoration

1999 State of California Governor’s Historic Preservation Award

Vess / John Mock Residence

2009 Grand Prize Home of the Year, San Diego Home / Garden magazine
2009 Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO)

Villa Montezuma, Exterior Restoration

2002 California Preservation Foundation Design Award
2002 SOHO People in Preservation Award

Western Metal Supply Co. Building at Petco Park, Rehabilitation

2006 California Preservation Foundation Design Award
2005 Urban Land Institute Smart Growth Award: Catalyst Project
2004 SOHO People in Preservation Award, Rehabilitation & Developer of the Year (Padres)
2004 Best New Ballpark, BaseballParks.Com
The Western Metal Supply Company building played a key role in helping Petco Park win the award. – BaseballParks.Com

Wood Residence

2016 Save Our Heritage Organisation People in Preservation Award

Wyndham Harbour Lights

2001 AIA Orchid Award – San Diego Chapter AIA, for Architecture and Lighting

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