2026 AIA WV
Design Award Winners
Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture
Library & Active Living Center at Afton Ridge
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Firm Name: Silling
Owner: Cabarrus County Commission
Contractor: Shelco
Design Architect: HBM Architects & Interior Designers
Project Location: Kannapolis, NC
Notes from the Jury:
An exceptional project with a clear and well-organized diagrammatic approach to a complex program. The transparency highlights both the interior design and the activity within, creating a dynamic user experience. The project is well crafted at every level—site, façade, plan, and materiality are all handled with care and precision.
Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture
Marshall County
Health Department
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Firm Name: Silling
Owner: Marshall County Commission Contractor: Grae-Con Construction
Project Location: Moundsville, WV
Notes from the Jury:
A thoughtful response to the challenge of balancing privacy with connection. Carefully placed windows enhance both interior conditions for staff and patients and establish a strong relationship to the surrounding context. The restrained material palette is simple, elegant, and handled with care.
Coalfield Elementary School
Merit Award for Achievement in Architecture
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Firm Name: The Thrasher Group
Owner: McDowell County Schools
Contractor: Swope Construction Company
Project Location: Welch, WV
Notes from the Jury:
While meeting all functional requirements, the project elevates the experience through subtle but meaningful design moves. The building plan is simple yet enriched with well-crafted moments. The lowered entry roof responds thoughtfully to the scale of its primary users, and the integration of outdoor learning spaces strengthens the connection between interior and exterior environments.
Merit Award for Achievement in Architecture
WVU Medicine Orthopedic Hospital Entry Addition
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Firm Name: Silling
Owner: WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals
Contractor: Pray Construction Company
Project Location: Charleston, WV
Notes from the Jury:
A refined and disciplined intervention that unifies multiple existing architectural conditions. The addition creates a gracious and welcoming entry, with a seamless transition in materiality from exterior to interior. The simplicity is handled with clarity and care.
Merit Award for Achievement in Architecture
Northwood Health Systems
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Firm Name: M&G Architects & Engineers
Owner: Northwood Health Systems
Contractor: Colaianni Construction Inc.
Design Architect: MSA Design
Project Location: Wheeling, WV
Notes from the Jury:
A well-organized, human-centered facility. Subtle shifts in form create an engaging composition of spaces, demonstrating thoughtful planning and attention to user experience.
Merit Award for Achievement in Architecture
Building 2000 Renovation
INTERIORS
Firm Name: Pickering Associates
Owner: Momentive Performance Products
Contractor: BBL Carlton, LLC
Project Location: Friendly, WV
Notes from the Jury:
A cohesive and well-coordinated interior where finishes, furniture, and lighting work together to create a tailored and resolved design.
Merit Award for Achievement in Architecture
Cabarrus County Courthouse Phase 2
RENOVATION / RESTORATION
Firm Name: Silling
Owner: Cabarrus County Board
of Commissioners
Contractor: Messer Construction Co.
Project Location: Concord, NC
Notes from the Jury:
A clear and compelling example of successful renovation. The project both distinguishes itself and aligns appropriately with the surrounding historic context, demonstrating careful consideration of both old and new.
Citation Award for Achievement in Architecture
Alderson Elementary School
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Firm Name: The Thrasher Group
Owner: Greenbrier County Schools
Contractor: DCI / Shires, Inc.
Project Location: Alderson, WV
Notes from the Jury:
A thoughtful and economical approach to materials, with subtle design moves that preserve memory and continuity with the existing structures.
Citation Award for Achievement in Architecture
Oglebay Park Resort Wilson Lodge Porte Cochere
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Firm Name: Mills Group
Owner: Oglebay Park Resort
Contractor: Cast & Baker Corporation
Project Location: Wheeling, WV
Notes from the Jury:
A strong first impression defined by well-executed detailing, lighting, and craftsmanship. The project reflects a high level of care in its execution.
Citation Award for Achievement in Architecture
Cedar Grove Elementary School
INTERIORS
Firm Name: ZMM Architects + Engineers
Owner: Kanawha County Schools
Contractor: City Construction Company
Project Location: Cedar Grove, WV
Notes from the Jury:
A dynamic transformation that incorporates creative design elements. The reuse of the gym floor as a feature wall and the energy of the cafeteria space stand out as thoughtful and engaging moves.
Citation Award for Achievement in Architecture
Cabell County Courthouse Clock Tower Restoration
SMALL PROJECTS
Firm Name: Edward Tucker Architects, Inc.
Owner: Cabell County Commission
Contractor: BranSafeway Industries, LLC / Pullman Power, LLC
Project Location: Huntington, WV
Notes from the Jury:
A meticulous restoration demonstrating a high level of care and attention to detail. The hand-drawn documentation aligns beautifully with the character and craftsmanship of the finished work.
Community Impact Award
Woody Williams Center for Advanced Learning & Careers
Firm Name: ZMM Architects + Engineers
Owner: Cabell County Schools
(Tim Hardesty, Superintendent)
Contractor: Neighborgall Construction Company
Project Location: Barboursville, WV
Notes from the Jury:
A transformative adaptive reuse project that extends beyond architecture into meaningful community impact. The building serves as a vibrant hub for education and workforce development, reflecting both thoughtful design and a strong sense of purpose.
25-Year Award
West Virginia Cultural Center
Notes from the Jury:
A timeless and enduring work. The jury recognized its lasting impact, elegant simplicity, and the quality of space it provides. A building that has stood the test of time and continues to serve as a cultural anchor.
Meet the Jury:
JUROR
Christopher Meyers
Principal Architect, Founding Owner of Meyers + Associates
JUROR
Nick Munoz
Senior Associate, Architecture
Meyers + Associates
JUROR
Ochuko Evwaraye
Architect, Illustrator, & Teacher Design Executive at ISG
JUROR
Matt Toddy
Principal Architect, Columbus-based Elevation Studio