April 24, 2026

2026 AIA Chattanooga Design Award Winners

Jury Comments:

Nearly half of this year’s submissions were major renovations—a powerful reflection of Chattanooga's commitment to sustainability and the creative reuse of its built environment. These projects don’t just preserve the past—they transform it into something new and inspiring.

Across the board, the quality of submissions was exceptional, with many teams pushing the boundaries of design excellence and innovation.

This year’s Honors Awards stood out not only for the work itself, but for the clarity and impact of the presentations—each one thoughtfully crafted to tell the story behind the project and bring its design vision to life.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to see how AIA Chattanooga continues to build on this momentum. These awards are more than recognition—they are a benchmark, showcasing what’s possible and inspiring our community to reach even greater heights of design excellence.

February 23, 2026

CALL FOR ENTRIES - UTK Summer Design Camp Scholarship

Our SIXTH annual scholarship for rising 9-12th-grade students in Chattanooga, TN, to attend the design summer camp offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK).

January 14, 2026

2026 AIA Design Awards Announced

To salute excellence in architecture, AIA Chattanooga is reinstating our local Design Awards Program. This program honors built works of distinction designed by AIA Chattanooga members. The program also brings to public attention outstanding examples of architecture.