Recognition
VMDO’s designs have achieved international and national acclaim from the AIA's Committee on Architecture for Education (AIA CAE), the Society for College and University Planners (SCUP), and sequential awards in 2016, 2017, and 2018 from the Association of College Unions International (ACUI). Our commitment to sustainability is evidenced two Top Ten AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) awards.
National Architecture Award
AIA National
George Washington University Thurston Hall Renovation
Washington, DC
Committee on the Environment (COTE) Award
AIA National
Alice West Fleet Elementary School
Arlington, VA
Committee on the Environment (COTE) Award
AIA National
George Washington University Thurston Hall Renovation
Washington, DC
Gold Design Award
Association for Learning Environments (A4LE)
Alice West Fleet Elementary School
Arlington, VA
Student Life Facility Design Award
Association of College Unions International
University of Virginia Student Health and Wellness Center
Charlottesville, VA
Best Renovation of Existing University Housing
Student Housing Business Innovator Awards
George Washington University Thurston Hall Renovation
Washington, DC
Historic Resources Award
AIA DC
George Washington University Thurston Hall Renovation
Washington, DC
Climate Champion Award
USGBC National Capital Region
Virginia Wesleyan University Greer Environmental Sciences Center
Norfolk, VA
Livable Buildings Award
UC Berkeley Center for the Built Environment
James Madison University Paul Jennings Residence Hall
Harrisonburg, VA
First Place: K-12 Design
American Society of Interior Designers, Virginia
Forest Middle School Expansion + Renovations
Forest, VA
Interior Design Excellence Award
American Society of Interior Designers, Virginia
Forest Middle School Expansion + Renovations
Forest, VA
Platinum Design Award
Virginia School Board Association
Emil & Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center
Winchester, VA
VSBA 2021 Platinum Design Award for New Construction
Virginia School Boards Association
Alice West Fleet Elementary School
Arlington, VA
Education Facility Design Award
AIA National
Virginia Wesleyan University Greer Environmental Sciences Center
Norfolk, VA
Community Leader Green Schools Award
US Green Building Committee
Alice West Fleet Elementary School
Arlington, VA
World Changing Ideas: Honorable Mention, Spaces, Places, and Cities
Fast Company Magazine
Arlington, VA
LEsolution Award for Small / Special Project
Association for Learning Environments
Elon W. Rhodes Early Learning Center
Harrisonburg, VA
Architecture Merit Award
AIA Virginia
Virginia Wesleyan University Greer Environmental Sciences Center
Norfolk, VA
Interior Design Excellence Award: First Place in Sustainable Design
IIDA Virginia/West Virginia
Virginia Wesleyan University Greer Environmental Sciences Center
Norfolk, VA
Landscape Architecture Merit Award
ASLA Virginia
Virginia Wesleyan University Greer Environmental Sciences Center
Norfolk, VA
Second Place Technology Award for New Educational Facility
ASHRAE International
Alice West Fleet Elementary School
Arlington, VA
First Place Technology Award
ASHRAE National Capital Chapter
Alice West Fleet Elementary School
Arlington, VA
Excellence in Construction
Metro Washington and Virginia Chapters of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
Platinum Design Award
Virginia School Boards Association
William Monroe Middle and High School Modernization
Stanardsville, VA
Architecture Merit Award
AIA Central Virginia
Virginia Wesleyan University Greer Environmental Sciences Center
Norfolk, VA
Virginia Environments Award
USGBC Virginia
Virginia Wesleyan University Greer Environmental Sciences Center
Norfolk, VA
Special Jury Award - Elementary Renovation Award
Virginia Association for Learning Environments
Clark Elementary Modernization
Charlottesville, VA
Building Construction Project of the Year
Construction Management Association of America National Capital Chapter
Alice West Fleet Elementary School
Arlington, VA
Lasting Changemaker
Charlottesville Better Business Challenge / Charlottesville Climate Collaborative
Excellence in Architecture Merit Award
Society for College and University Planning / AIA Committee on Architecture for Education
Virginia Wesleyan University Greer Environmental Sciences Center
Norfolk, VA
Excellence in Architecture Merit Award
Society for College and University Planning / AIA Committee on Architecture for Education
Georgia Tech Glenn + Towers Residence Halls Renovation + Addition
Atlanta, Georgia
Interior Design Merit Award
AIA Virginia
Liberty University School of Music + Concert Hall
Lynchburg, VA
Interior Design Excellence Award: First Place Educational/Institutional
IIDA Virginia/West Virginia
Liberty University School of Music + Concert Hall
Lynchburg, VA
Special Jury Recognition Award
Virginia Chapter of the Association for Learning Environments
Elon W. Rhodes Early Learning Center
Harrisonburg, VA
Tucker Design Award
Natural Stone Institute
Buckingham County Primary + Elementary Schools
Dillwyn, VA
Facility Design Award
Association for College Unions International
Liberty University Montview Student Union + Dining
Lynchburg, VA
First Place Technology Award
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Arlington, VA
Design Award for New Construction
AIA South Carolina
Clemson University Core Campus Dining, Housing + Honors College
Clemson, SC
Honor Award of Excellence
Associated Builders and Contractors - Virginia Chapter
Virginia Wesleyan University Greer Environmental Sciences Center
Norfolk, VA
Excellence in Design Awards Best Educational Building
Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate
Virginia Wesleyan University Greer Environmental Sciences Center
Norfolk, VA
Honorable Mention Award
AIA Central Virginia
Georgia Tech Glenn + Towers Residence Halls Renovation + Addition
Atlanta, Georgia
Platinum Design Award
Virginia School Boards Association
Harrisonburg, VA
Silver Design Award
Virginia School Boards Association
Elon W. Rhodes Early Learning Center
Harrisonburg, VA
AIA COTE Top Ten Award Winner
American Institute of Architect's Committee on the Environment (COTE)
Arlington, VA
James D. MacConnell Award Finalist
Association for Learning Environments
Buckingham County Primary + Elementary Schools
Dillwyn, VA
Facility Design Award of Excellence
Association of College Unions International
Young Harris College Rollins Campus Center + Miller Library
Young Harris, GA
Most Influential Commercial Project
Urban Land Institute - Young Leaders Group of Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA
Award of Excellence
DBIA Hampton Roads
Virginia Wesleyan University Greer Environmental Sciences Center
Norfolk, VA
Honorable Mention Award for Excellence in Architecture
AIA Virginia
Georgia Tech Glenn + Towers Residence Halls Renovation + Addition
Atlanta, Georgia
Honorable Mention Award for Excellence in Interior Design
IIDA Virginia/West Virginia
Liberty University Library + Academic Commons
Lynchburg, VA
Best New Facility
Virginia Recreation & Parks Society
Lynchburg City Stadium Renovations
Lynchburg, VA
Special Jury Recognition Award
Virginia Chapter of the Association for Learning Environments
Arlington, VA
Design-Build Honor Award
DBIA Mid-Atlantic
Virginia Commonwealth University Basketball Development Center
Richmond, VA
Architectural Business Architectural Showcase
Architectural Business Magazine
Virginia Commonwealth University Basketball Development Center
Richmond, VA
Award Winner
DBIA Hampton Roads
Virginia Commonwealth University Basketball Development Center
Richmond, VA
First Place Academic Project
Virginia Energy Efficiency Leadership Awards
Manassas Park Elementary School + Pre-K
Manassas Park, VA
Merit Award
AIA Central Virginia
Tidewater Community College- Chesapeake Student Center
Chesapeake, VA
Merit Award
AIA Central Virginia
Western Albemarle High School Environmental Studies Academy
Crozet, VA
Honorable Mention
AIA Central Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University Basketball Development Center
Richmond, VA
Project of Distinction
Association of Learning Environments
Arlington, VA
New Landmark Libraries Honorable Mention
Library Journal
Liberty University Library + Academic Commons
Lynchburg, VA
New Landmark Libraries Honorable Mention
Library Journal
Sweet Briar Cochran Library Renovation + Addition
Sweet Briar, VA
Gabriella Page Award for Outstanding Preservation
Preservation Virginia
Sweet Briar Cochran Library Renovation + Addition
Sweet Briar, VA
Best Project Award for Sports/Entertainment
ENR Mid-Atlantic
Virginia Commonwealth University Basketball Development Center
Richmond, VA
Award of Merit for Renovation/Restoration
ENR Southeast
Georgia Tech Glenn + Towers Residence Halls Renovation + Addition
Atlanta, Georgia
LEED BD+C Project of the Year
USGBC National Capital Region
Jefferson Houston PreK-8 School
Alexandria, VA
Silver Award Winner for K12 Education
Brick in Architecture
Jefferson Houston PreK-8 School
Alexandria, VA
First Place Construction Honors
AGC Build Georgia Awards Program
Georgia Tech Glenn + Towers Residence Halls Renovation + Addition
Atlanta, Georgia
First Place in Best Sustainable Practices
AGC Build Georgia Awards Program
Georgia Tech Glenn + Towers Residence Halls Renovation + Addition
Atlanta, Georgia
Excellence in Sustainable Rehabilitation Award
The Georgia Trust Preservation Awards
Georgia Tech Glenn + Towers Residence Halls Renovation + Addition
Atlanta, Georgia
Institutional Sports & Recreation Award
Greater Richmond Association for Commercial Real Estate
Virginia Commonwealth University Basketball Development Center
Richmond, VA
Best New Elementary School
Virginia Chapter of the Association for Learning Environments
Jefferson Houston PreK-8 School
Alexandria, VA
Facility Design Award of Excellence
Association of College Unions International
Tidewater Community College- Chesapeake Student Center
Chesapeake, VA
Project of the Year - Class III
Steel Erectors Association of America
Liberty University School of Music + Concert Hall
Lynchburg, VA
Platinum Design Award
Virginia School Boards Association
Jefferson Houston PreK-8 School
Alexandria, VA
Best Project Award
ENR Southeast
Young Harris College Rollins Campus Center + Miller Library
Young Harris, GA
Bronze Award Winner for Higher Education
Brick in Architecture
Liberty University Library + Academic Commons
Lynchburg, VA
Merit Award
AGC Build Georgia Awards Program
Young Harris College Rollins Campus Center + Miller Library
Young Harris, GA
First Place for Best Sustainable Practices
AGC Build Georgia Awards Program
Young Harris College Rollins Campus Center + Miller Library
Young Harris, GA
Gold Design Award
Virginia Chapter of the Association for Learning Environments
Fauquier High School Renovation + Addition
Warrenton, VA
Juror's Choice for Outstanding Project of the Year
Greater Virginia Green Building Council
Buckingham County Primary + Elementary Schools
Dillwyn, VA
Gold Design Award
Virginia School Boards Association
Fauquier High School Renovation + Addition
Warrenton, VA
Honor Award for Design Excellence in Architecture
AIA Central Virginia
Buckingham County Primary + Elementary Schools
Dillwyn, VA
Honor Award for Design Excellence in Interior Architecture
AIA Central Virginia
Liberty University Library + Academic Commons
Lynchburg, VA
Design Is ... Award, Education Sector
Shaw Contract Group
Buckingham County Primary + Elementary Schools
Dillwyn, VA
Education Facility Design Excellence Award
AIA Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE)
Buckingham County Primary + Elementary Schools
Dillwyn, VA
Excellence Award
Center for Active Design
Buckingham County Primary + Elementary Schools
Dillwyn, VA
Outstanding Project
Learning By Design
Buford Engineering Design Academy at Buford Middle School
Charlottesville, VA
Innovation Silver Award
Virginia Chapter of the Association for Learning Environments
Buford Engineering Design Academy at Buford Middle School
Charlottesville, VA
Innovation Gold Award
Virginia Chapter of the Association for Learning Environments
Buckingham County Primary + Elementary Schools
Dillwyn, VA
Gold Design Award
Virginia School Boards Association
Buford Engineering Design Academy at Buford Middle School
Charlottesville, VA
Award for Excellence in Architecture
AIA Virginia
Buckingham County Primary + Elementary Schools
Dillwyn, VA
Project of Distinction: Lee J. Brockway Award for Renovation/Addition
Association for Learning Environments
Buckingham County Primary + Elementary Schools
Dillwyn, VA
Gold Design Award
Virginia School Boards Association
Buckingham County Primary + Elementary Schools
Dillwyn, VA
People's Choice Award
Virginia School Boards Association
Buckingham County Primary + Elementary Schools
Dillwyn, VA
Prize for Design Research and Scholarship
AIA Virginia
Buckingham County Primary + Elementary Schools
Dillwyn, VA
3rd Prize in Childhood Obesity Challenge
American Journal of Preventative Medicine
Buckingham County Primary + Elementary Schools
Dillwyn, VA
Tucker Design Award
Building Stone Institute
Graduate Center for Jefferson Fellows
Charlottesville, VA
Shirley Cooper Award
American Association of School Administrators
Manassas Park Elementary School + Pre-K
Manassas Park, VA
Facility Design Merit Award
AIA Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE)
Graduate Center for Jefferson Fellows
Charlottesville, VA
AIA COTE Top Ten Award Winner
American Institute of Architect's Committee on the Environment (COTE)
Manassas Park Elementary School + Pre-K
Manassas Park, VA
Platinum Design Award for Renovation
Virginia School Boards Association
John Handley High School Addition + Renovation
Winchester, VA
People's Choice Award
Virginia School Boards Association
John Handley High School Addition + Renovation
Winchester, VA
Juror's Favorite Award for New Construction
James River Green Building Council
Manassas Park Elementary School + Pre-K
Manassas Park, VA
Award for Excellence in Architecture
AIA Virginia
Manassas Park Elementary School + Pre-K
Manassas Park, VA
Award for Excellence in Architecture
AIA Virginia
Graduate Center for Jefferson Fellows
Charlottesville, VA
Educational Facility Design Award
AIA Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE)
Manassas Park Elementary School + Pre-K
Manassas Park, VA
Best New College Basketball Arena in the Country over the Last Decade
Sports Illustrated Magazine
University of Virginia John Paul Jones Arena
Charlottesville, VA
Best 2009 K12 Project of the Year (Mid Atlantic Region)
Mid Atlantic Construction Magazine
Manassas Park Elementary School + Pre-K
Manassas Park, VA
Honorable Mention Citation
American Association of School Administrators
Poquoson, VA
Distinguished Design Award Platinum Level
Virginia School Boards Association
Manassas Park Elementary School + Pre-K
Manassas Park, VA
Distinguished Design Award Platinum Level
Virginia School Boards Association
Poquoson, VA
Virginia Green Innovation Award for Institutional K12 Project
Virginia Sustainable Building Network
Poquoson, VA
Gold Winner for New Commercial Building
Brick in Architecture
University of Virginia John Paul Jones Arena
Charlottesville, VA
Inform Design Award of Honor for Landscape Architecture
AIA Virginia
Averett University Student Center + Dining
Danville, VA
Citation of Excellence for Outstanding Education Facility
AIA Virginia
Poquoson, VA
Honorable Mention for New PreK-5 Elementary School
AIA Virginia
Poquoson, VA
Merit Award
American Institute of Architects Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE)
Averett University Student Center + Dining
Danville, VA
Merit Award
James River Green Building Council
Charlottesville Area Transit System Operations Center
Charlottesville, VA
Honor Award for Excellence
AIA Central Virginia
University of Virginia Wilsdorf Hall (Materials Science Engineering + Nanotechnology)
Charlottesville, VA
Merit Award for Excellence
AIA Central Virginia
Averett University Student Center + Dining
Danville, VA
Merit Awards for Excellence
AIA Central Virginia
University of Virginia John Paul Jones Arena
Charlottesville, VA
Facility Design Award of Excellence
Association of College Unions International
Averett University Student Center + Dining
Danville, VA
Merit Award for Renovation / Addition 6-12
Virginia Chapter of the Association for Learning Environments
Manassas Park, VA
Distinguished Design Award
Virginia School Boards Association
Daniel Morgan Middle School Addition + Renovation
Winchester, VA
People's Choice Award
Virginia School Boards Association
Daniel Morgan Middle School Addition + Renovation
Winchester, VA
Facility of Merit Award
Athletic Business Magazine
University of Virginia John Paul Jones Arena
Charlottesville, VA
Merit Award for Excellence in Architecture for a New Building
Society for College and University Planning
Averett University Student Center + Dining
Danville, VA
GoGreen Design Merit Award
James River Green Building Council
Poquoson, VA
Best New Major Concert Venue
Pollstar Concert Industry Awards
University of Virginia John Paul Jones Arena
Charlottesville, VA
Merit Award for PreK-5 Elementary School
Virginia Chapter of the Association for Learning Environments
Arthur R. Ware + Thomas C. McSwain Elementary Schools Renovation + Addition
Staunton, VA
Merit Award for Middle School
Virginia Chapter of the Association for Learning Environments
Daniel Morgan Middle School Addition + Renovation
Winchester, VA
Distinguished Design Award
Virginia School Boards Association
John Handley High School Addition + Renovation
Winchester, VA
Honor Award for Design Excellence
AIA Central Virginia
Scottsville Canal Basin Square
Scottsville, VA
Silver Citation
American School & University Magazine
Washington + Lee University’s John W. Elrod University Commons + Dining
Lexington, VA
Award Winner
Virginia School Boards Association
Orange County High School Renovation + Addition
Orange, VA
Honor Award
AIA Central Virginia
Washington + Lee University’s John W. Elrod University Commons + Dining
Lexington, VA
Honor Award
AIA Central Virginia
University of Virginia’s College at Wise Slemp Student Center
Wise, VA
Honor Award
Virginia Chapter of the Association for Learning Environments
Appomattox, VA
Merit Award
AIA Central Virginia
University of Virginia Baseball Stadium at Davenport Field
Charlottesville, VA
Facility of Merit
Athletic Business Magazine
University of Virginia Scott Stadium Improvements
Charlottesville, VA
Honor Award
Virginia School Boards Association
Westwood Hills Elementary School Renovation + Addition
Waynesboro, VA
Citation for Excellence for School Architecture
National School Boards Association
Manassas Park, VA
Merit Award
AIA Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE)
Manassas Park, VA
Merit Award
AIA Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE)
Manassas Park, VA
Honor Award
Virginia Department of Education
Boyce Elementary School Renovation + Addition
Berryville, VA
Honor Award
Virginia School Boards Association
Boyce Elementary School Renovation + Addition
Berryville, VA
Excellence in Architecture Award
AIA Virginia
Randolph College Martin Science Center Renovation
Lynchburg, VA
Design Award
Inform Magazine
University of Virginia Hereford Residential College Housing + Dining
Charlottesville, VA
Honor Award for Excellence
AIA James River Chapter
University of Virginia Hereford Residential College Housing + Dining
Charlottesville, VA
Excellence in Architecture Award
AIA Virginia
Boyce Elementary School Renovation + Addition
Berryville, VA
Excellence in Architecture Award
AIA Virginia
University of Virginia Hereford Residential College Housing + Dining
Charlottesville, VA
Design Excellence Award
AIA James River Chapter
University of Virginia Klockner Soccer Stadium
Charlottesville, VA
Award for Excellence in Masonry Design
Virginia Masonry Society
University of Virginia Hereford Residential College Housing + Dining
Charlottesville, VA
Award for Excellence
Virginia Chapter of the American Concrete Institute
University of Virginia Hereford Residential College Housing + Dining
Charlottesville, VA
Award of Excellence
Virginia Chapter of American Concrete Institute
University of Virginia Hereford Residential College Housing + Dining
Charlottesville, VA
Honor Award
Virginia School Boards Association
Venable Elementary School Renovation
Charlottesville, VA