Awards
Architecture Awards at Swaim Associates
At Swaim Associates, our approach involves ongoing collaboration and communication with our clients to fulfill their design visions. Ultimately, our goal with every project we take on is to fully address the needs of our clients while also enhancing the communities where our designs will be implemented. This approach has yielded numerous innovative, functional designs that have gained regional and national recognition with numerous architecture awards throughout the years. We are proud to have been involved in so many award winning designs, many of which have been recognized specifically for their positive impact on the surrounding community.
One of the most meaningful recognitions we have been honored with is the Metropolitan Pima Alliance’s Common Ground Award, which celebrates the uniqueness and impact on the greater community of new projects. The winning projects are widely viewed as the “gold standard” of design and construction within the region.
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Ed Marley, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP
- Elevated to The College of Fellows of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), 2024
Cornerstone Building Foundation
- Architect of the Year Award, 2022
- Architect of the Year Award, 2016
- Architect of the Year Award, 2012
- Architect of the Year Award, 2004
- Architect of the Year Award, 1997
Tucson Convention Center, CIP Master Plan
- Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award, 2021
Kino South Sports Complex
- American Public Works Association – Arizona Chapter Public Works Project of the Year – Structures – $5-25 Million Award, 2021
University of Arizona Health Sciences Innovation Building in collaboration with cO Architects
- AIA Arizona Merit Award for Distinguished Architecture, 2020
- The Chicago Athenaeum, American Architecture Award, 2020
- ENR Southwest Best Project Higher Education/Research, 2020
- Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Finalist, 2020
- ENR Best of the Best Top 20 Best Project Higher
- Education/Research, 2020
- RED Awards Finalist, 2021
Innovation Academy K-5 STEM School
- Learning By Design, Outstanding Design Award, Spring 2018
Phil Swaim, AIA
- Jerry Wyatt Community Service Award, 2018
Greyhound Terminal Relocation
- AIA Southern Arizona, Distinguished Building Honor Award, 2018
World View Headquarters
- AIA Southern Arizona, Distinguished Building Honor Award, 2018
- Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award of Merit, 2016
Tucson Convention Center, Arena Renovation / Tucson Roadrunners
- Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award, 2016
- Arizona Public Works, Project of the Year, 2015
Vail Christian Church
- ENR Southwest Award of Merit, 2016
Paseo de las Iglesias
- Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award of Merit, 2016
- ACEC of Arizona Grand Award, 2016
Sporting Chance Center
- LEED Gold Certified
- Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award, Community Building, 2013
Oro Valley Aquatic Center
- AZ Parks & Recreation Assoc. Outstanding Facility Award, 2013
Unisource Energy Headquarters for Tucson Electric Power
- LEED Gold Certified
- Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award, 2011
- NAIOP Office Building of the Year, 2011
Vail Academy and High School
- LEED Gold Certified
- Metropolitan Pima Alliance
- Common Ground Award, 2010
Civano Community School
- Governor’s Achievement Award for Innovative Sustainable School Design, 2008
Empire High School
- Governor’s Achievement Award for Innovative School Design for Technology, 2008
Reid Park Zoo Conservation Learning Center
- LEED Platinum Certified
AZ Parks & Recreation Assoc. Outstanding Facility Award, 2008 - Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award, 2008
- Sonoran Institute Green Building Award, 2008
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
- Tucson/Pima Historical Commission, Historic Preservation, 2008
- Arizona Public Works Project of the Year, 2006
- Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award, 2005
American Institute of Architects
- Arizona Firm of the Year Award, 2006
Clements Fitness Center
- Governor’s Energy Award, 2005
- AZ Parks & Recreation Assoc. Outstanding Facility Award, 2005
Ed Marley, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP
- Arizona Architects Medal, 2004
Phil Swaim, AIA
- AIA Arizona Phil Dinsmore Award, 2004
University of Arizona Highland Commons
- AIA Arizona Kemper Goodwin Award, 2004
El Rio Adult Education Center
- Governor’s Energy Award, 2004
Alliance of Construction Trades
- Architect of the Year, 2000
Davis-Monthan Dormitory Area Plan
- U.S. Air Force Design Award, 2000
Orchard River Town Homes
- National Register of Historical Places, 2022
- Contemporary Landmark Building Award, 1999
Challenger Learning Center – Pima Air & Space Museum
- Star National Building Award, 1999
Wolf Wilderness – Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
- American Zoo and Aquarium Design Award – with S.E.D., 1998
Robins Elementary School
- AIA Design Award, 1995
Fort Lowell Elementary School
- Accessibility Design Award, 1990
Rose Residence
- Arizona Home of the Year, 1988
Bob Swaim, AIA
- Arizona Architects Medal, 1986
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