Awards & Publications

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List of Awards

2019    Westminster Presbyterian Church
American Institute of Architects Minneapolis: Merit Award

2019 Westminster Presbyterian Church
IES Illu­mi­na­tion Design Award of Mer­it

2019    Westminster Presbyterian Church
ACEC/MN Engineering Excellence Grand Award

2018    Westminster Presbyterian Church
Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District: Best Public Realm Improvement Award

2018    Westminster Presbyterian Church
Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District: Best New Green Space Award

2018    Westminster Presbyterian Church
Minnesota Construction Association Award of Excellence

2018    The Village - Wayzata
MSCA Starr Award for Design & Aesthetics Renovation/Remodel

2017    Alma
MSCA STARR award for Design & Aesthetics Renovation/Remodel

2015    The Bachelor Farmer
American Institute of Architects, LA: Best Restaurant Design Award

2012    The Bachelor Farmer
Preservation Alliance of Minnesota Award for Best Restoration/Rehabilitation

2012    The Bachelor Farmer
Charlie Award: Best Restaurant Design

2012    MacPhail Center for Music
Mpls St. Paul Magazine: Best Twin Cities Classical Music Venue

2011    Highpoint Center for Printmaking
American Institute of Architects Minneapolis: Merit Award

2011    Northland Executive Office Center
TOBY Award: Office Building of the Year, Midwest Region

2009   MacPhail Center for Music
International Illumination Design Award, Midwest Region

2008   MacPhail Center for Music
American Institute of Architects Minneapolis: Merit Award

2007   The Blake School at Highcroft
NAIOP Award of Excellence

2006   MacPhail Center for Music
Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s Best in Real Estate Award

2006   James G. Dayton, AIA
National American Institute of Architects: Young Architects Award

2005   James G. Dayton, AIA
American Institute of Architects Minnesota: Young Architects Citation

2005   Minnetonka Center for the Arts
American Institute of Architects Minneapolis: Honor Award

2003   Minnetonka Center for the Arts
American Institute of Architects Minneapolis: Merit Award

2000   St. Paul Headhouse/Stackhouse Competition
Selected as one of four winners from over 200 entries from 17 countries