The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles proudly announced the winners of the 2026 Residential Architecture Awards, celebrating the program’s 10th anniversary and recognizing excellence in residential design.
Adaptive Reuse – Betty Bazar Community Center by Kadre Architects
Housing Projects – Multi-Family Affordable | CD 1 Cypress Park Homeless Housing by Kadre Architects with Lehrer Architects and BOE, Architectural Division
The Betty Bazar Community Center wins Design award in AIA San Fernando Chapter
Best of Year Awards – 2025 Project Finalist
Announced by American Institute of Architects Los Angeles: The suite of awards recognizes individuals and organizations in the LA region whose
work enhances equity, access, and inclusivity.
#2 Kadre Architects
“For transforming emergency housing into a joyful place to live”
“Designed by emergency housing experts Kadre Architects and built by Ford E.C. for their longtime partners at Hope the Mission, the vibrant four-acre campus employs the firm’s signature modernist paint accents and graphic approach to create a contemporary, uplifting community for incoming residents.”
“Designed by emergency housing experts Kadre Architects and built by Ford E.C. for their longtime partners at Hope the Mission, the vibrant four-acre campus employs the firm’s signature modernist paint accents and graphic approach to create a contemporary, uplifting community for incoming residents.”
Southern California Edison has partnered with AIA|LA to recognize the achievement of exemplary residential projects that address climate-responsiveness, low-emissions, and resilient design considerations.
“This is a really strong start to a new practice with an impressive amount of realized work. They’re leveraging limited resources to enhance public and daily life.”—Stephanie Lin
The Sierra (Lancaster, CA) designed by Kadre Architects
Kadre Architects’ “The Alvarado” project won the Best of Year Award 2023 in the Multi-Unit Housing category. The design showcases a harmonious blend of modern architecture with sustainable living, offering residents a stylish yet environmentally conscious housing experience.
Congratulations to this year’s winning teams and projects!
HOUSING – WINNER
The Alvarado
Climate Positive Sustainability Award given to the Alvarado (Los Angeles, CA) designed by KADRE Architects
“Through his relentless design drive and indomitable forte for dissolving complex obstacles, Nerin Kadribegovic creates breakthrough prototypes for affordable and homeless housing…”