Award Archives - Ian Smith Design Group

Harrowgate Dye Works Revival – ULI Philadelphia 2023 Awards for Excellence Winner

Last Thursday, June 15, 2023, ULI Philadelphia recognized eight projects in their awards ceremony at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, PA. IS-DG won the award for excellence in the small scale development category with their Harrowgate Dye Works project. ULI recognized projects for their positive impact in communities including design,…

2020 EPiC Awards

IS-DG loves the EPiC initiative from AIA Pennsylvania. EPiC Firms are recognized for their work in assisting Emerging Professionals in Architecture. We are committed to making this an integral practice at IS-DG. This year’s awards were announced during the virtual presentation on Thursday November 19, 2020. For the complete video, click HERE (the EPiC recognition is at…

Award Winning Historical Renovation in Rittenhouse

2122 Locust Street Featured in the Architect Magazine

Thank you to Architect Magazine on their recent article abut the work we were a part of for 2122 Locust Street. From a terrible fire, a gorgeous building was reborn. Winner of 2019 Grand Jury Prize from the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia. Photography by Sam Oberter.

IS-DG in the News

IS-DG is a 2019 NOMA Phil Freelon Professional Design Award Honor Winner and with that comes publicity! Here are some recent articles on the NOMA awards: Architect MagazineNOMA Announces Phil Freelon Professional Design Award Winners Archinect NewsNOMA International Conference celebrates diverse architectural leadership and excellence You can also read more on the NOMA website…

2019 NOMA Phil Freelon Professional Design Award Winner

Ian Smith Design Group receives an Honor Award in the small project category for their work on Tufas Boulder Lounge. The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) recognized architecture and leadership excellence at the NOMA Awards Banquet, which featured the inaugural Phil Freelon Professional Design Awards, hosted in Brooklyn, New York, on October 19, 2019.…

2122 Locust St Grand Jury Award Winner

Our renovation project at 2122 Locust Street received a Grand Jury Award in the 2019 Preservation Awards from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia promotes the appreciation, protection, appropriate use, and development of the Philadelphia region’s historic buildings, communities, and landscapes. Ian Smith Design Group is proud to be…

IS-DG recognized for dedication to fostering emerging professionals

IS-DG was one of the 41 firms recognized for their dedication to fostering emerging professionals during the 2017 Architectural Excellence Design Awards Broadcast. The three main criteria for the Firm Fostering Emerging Professionals recognition included the quality of the Architectural Experience Program (AXP), leadership, and the level of support and flexibility offered by a firm…

Reimagining Play and Learning in Philadelphia

In 2016 the Play Space Design Competition, hosted by the Community Design Collaborative and Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children, inspired the thoughtful reimagination of play spaces in Philadelphia. IS-DG was honored to participate in the competition and collaborate with fellow architects, designers, and other professionals who share a passion for community-driven…

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