AWARDS
2021 AIALA RESTAURANT DESIGN AWARDS WINNERS
The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles chapter (AIA|LA) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2021 AIALA Restaurant Design Awards program. These spaces deliver atmospheres that tantalize while simultaneously adhering to demanding functional needs.
To review the jury notes, read the press release.
CATEGORY - RESTAURANTS (BUILT): HONOR AWARD
Damian (Los Angeles, California) designed by Taller ADG in collaboration with Estudio MDB. Architect of Record: Loescher Meachem Architects.
PHOTO: Onnis Luque
CATEGORY - RESTAURANTS (BUILT): MERIT AWARD
Kemuri Ramen Bar (Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico) designed by Design Opera
PHOTO: Francisco Palacio
CATEGORY - RESTAURANTS (BUILT): MERIT AWARD
LA Puglia (Santa Monica, California) designed by Twichell Studio: architects
PHOTO: Dane Twichell
CATEGORY - RESTAURANTS (BUILT): MERIT AWARD
Verve Coffee Roastery del Sur (Los Angeles, CA) designed by Design, Bitches
PHOTO: Bruce Damonte
CATEGORY - CAFES (BUILT): CITATION AWARD
Lido Cafe & Bar (Santa Barbara, California) designed by Beleco
PHOTO: Bethany Nauert
CATEGORY - BARS (BUILT): HONOR AWARD
Rupee Bar (Seattle, WA) designed by Heliotrope Architects
PHOTO: Noah Forbes
CATEGORY - BARS (BUILT): CITATION AWARD
Alma's Cider & Beer (Los Angeles, CA) designed by Design, Bitches
PHOTO: Yoshihiro Makino
CATEGORY - RESTAURANTS (UNBUILT): HONOR AWARD
Elementa Hotel Restaurant and Bar (Valle De Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico) designed by Design Opera.
PHOTO: Braulio Lozano
CATEGORY - CAFES (UNBUILT): CITATION AWARD
The Art Room (Los Angeles, CA) designed by AUX Architecture in collaboration with PanoramAH!
PHOTO: AUX Architecture
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS - WINNER, RESTAURANT
LA Puglia (Santa Monica, California) designed by Twichell Studio: architects
PHOTO: Dane Twichell
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS - WINNER, CAFE
Lido Cafe & Bar (Santa Barbara, California) designed by Beleco
PHOTO: Bethany Nauert
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS - WINNER, BAR
Rupee Bar (Seattle, WA) designed by Heliotrope Architects
PHOTO: Noah Forbes
