Join us for the 2025 AIA California Awards Celebration, a dynamic in-person event that celebrates excellence in architecture. And, connects renowned architects with students who will be next generation designers.
This year’s celebration comes with new features that deliver special insights into awarded projects, visionary firms, and outstanding professionals, alongside special participation from students of the Department of Architecture, University of California Berkeley.
12:00P – 1:00P | Hard Hat Tour of UCB Gateway (Limited tickets, FREE)
Join us for an exclusive hard hat tour of the UCB Gateway project at 12PM on November 21st, led by Wendy Hilles, Campus Architect, in collaboration with the AIA CA Awards Celebration at UC Berkeley. This unique opportunity allows architecture and construction enthusiasts to experience firsthand the innovative design and construction excellence of this remarkable structure located at in Berkeley.
Don’t miss this rare chance to walk through an active construction site and celebrate architectural excellence with the UC Berkeley community—space is limited and safety waivers will be required for all attendees.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE HARD HAT TOUR »
3:00P – 4:30P | (Stand on) Ceremony, The Inside Stories of the 2025 AIA California Award Recipients | Bauer Wurster Hall Room 112
An awards ceremony with a special touch. Each recipient will share a brief inside story, not readily available in project descriptions, about the celebrated work—including Design Award, Urban Design Award, and Residential Design Award recipients. The program also honors individuals and firms celebrated through California and Maybeck Awards.
Open to all (firms + students, region-wide) For details, Click Here.
4:30P – 6:00P | Meet the Firms, An Opportunity for Students and Firms to Connect | Bauer Wurster Hall First Floor
A unique opportunity for professionals and students to connect 1:1. Explore the innovative projects, see renderings and models, and meet the renowned firms.
6:15P – 7:30P | Reception | Bauer Wurster Hall First Floor
Celebrate together. Relax among friends, colleagues, and peers. Enjoy tasty treats and refreshments. Open to students, of course, for free.
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