MINNEAPOLIS, October 29, 2025 — AIA Minnesota is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 AIA Minnesota Honor Awards. Ten projects received Honor Awards.
Established in 1954, the AIA Minnesota Honor Awards recognize outstanding built projects designed by AIA Minnesota members, or by firms that are owned by AIA Minnesota members, that practice professionally in Minnesota.
AIA Minnesota Honor Awards submissions are evaluated using the AIA Framework for Design Excellence. The Framework is composed of 10 measures—Design for Integration, Equitable Communities, Ecosystems, Water, Economy, Energy, Well-Being, Resources, Change, and Discovery—that together form a holistic approach to quality design.
AIA Minnesota Honor Awards juries include three award-winning architects from across the country. On this year’s panel were Brandon Dake, FAIA, of Dake Wells Architecture in Springfield, Missouri; Katie Faulkner, FAIA, of West Work in Boston; and Helen Pierce, AIA, of LPA Design Studios in San Jose, California. The jurors made their selections from among 53 submissions.
Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Research Building
Location: Rochester, Minnesota
Client: Mayo Clinic
Architect: HDR
Category: Architecture
Framework for Design Excellence citations: Design for Well-Being and Discovery
Project partners: Knutson Construction, Meyer Borgman Johnson, and WSB
Photographer: Dan Schwalm
Energizer Park
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Client: St. Louis CITY SC
Architects: HOK and Snow Kreilich Architects
Category: Architecture
Framework for Design Excellence citations: Design for Integration, Equitable Communities, and Well-Being
Project partners: MAK Joint Venture (Mortenson Construction, Alberici, Keeley Construction), Arcturis, Code Consultants, Inc., David Mason & Associates, Inc., DG2 Design Landscape Architecture, Ed Roether Consulting, LLC, KAI Enterprises, Kiku Obata & Company, Kimley-Horn, ME Engineers, Custom Engineering, Faith Group, LLC, S20 Consultants, Inc., VDA, Inc., and WA, Inc.
Photographer: Michael Robinson Photography
Jackson Hole History Museum
Location: Jackson, Wyoming
Client: History Jackson Hole
Architects: HGA and Prospect Studio
Category: Architecture
Framework for Design Excellence citations: Design for Integration, Well-Being, and Discovery
Project partners: ACM, Jason Berning, Nelson Engineering, and G&A Exhibition Design
Photographer: Albert Vecerka
Lakewood Welcome Center
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Client: Lakewood Cemetery
Architects: Snow Kreilich Architects and Miller Dunwiddie
Category: Architecture
Framework for Design Excellence citations: Design for Energy and Well-Being
Project partners: TEN x TEN, Emanuelson-Podas, Inc., Schuler-Shook Inc., Meyer Borgman Johnson, Pierce Pini & Associates, and JE Dunn Construction
Photographer: Gaffer Photography
Metal Lark
Location: Frederic, Wisconsin
Client: Bruce and Annie McPheeters
Architect: SALA Architects
Category: Small Projects
Framework for Design Excellence citations: Design for Economy and Well-Being
Photographer: Gaffer Photography
North Island Retreat
Location: Ely, Minnesota
Client: Anonymous
Architect: VJAA
Category: Architecture
Framework for Design Excellence citations: Design for Economy and Well-Being
Project partners: Rod & Sons Carpentry, Inc., and Meyer Borgman Johnson
Photographer: VJAA
Pennsylvania State Archives
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Client: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Architects: HGA and Vitetta, a DRG Architects Company
Category: Architecture
Framework for Design Excellence citations: Design for Equitable Communities and Resources
Photographer: Albert Vecerka
River Hub at Graco Park
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Client: Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Architect: Snow Kreilich Architects
Category: Architecture
Framework for Design Excellence citations: Design for Integration and Ecosystems
Project partners: Cause Sustainability, Aune Fernandez Landscape Architects, Victus Engineering, Paulson & Clark Engineering, Meyer Borgman Johnson, Barr Engineering Co., Venneklassen, and Rockwise Strategies
Photographer: Gaffer Photography
Treetop Trail at the Minnesota Zoo
Location: Apple Valley, Minnesota
Client: Minnesota Zoo
Architect: Snow Kreilich Architects
Category: Renovation and Restoration
Framework for Design Excellence citations: Design for Ecosystems, Economy, Resources, and Discovery
Project partners: Pegasus Group, PCL Construction, Barr Engineering Co., Summit Fire Consulting, TEN x TEN, Victus Engineering, Buro Happold Engineering, Meyer Borgman Johnson, Braun Intertec, MIG, Sustainability Investment Group, and True North Consulting Group
Photographer: Gaffer Photography
Windgate Studio and Design Center
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Client: University of Arkansas
Architects: HGA and MAHG Architecture
Category: Architecture
Framework for Design Excellence citations: Design for Economy and Change
Project partners: Development Consultants, Inc., Howell & Vancuren, Meyers Engineering, Inc., and Entegrity
Photographer: Kendall McCaugherty, Hall + Merrick + McCaugherty
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