AIA|LA 7th Annual Restaurant Design Awards
Last Updated: February 14, 2011

3780 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA
CALL FOR ENTRIES - 2011
Restaurants
Cafes/Bars
Lounges/Nightclubs
People's Choice
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE 2011 RESTAURANT DESIGN AWARDS
be sure to read the rules and eligibility requirements
ELIGIBILITY
The AIA/LA Restaurant Design Awards are open to all individuals and practices (owners & architects/designers can equally submit entries for consideration) for projects located in the United States and to US-based individuals and practices for projects outside of the USA.
ENTRY CATEGORIES
Entrants must indicate the category under which they would like to be considered:
I. Restaurants
II. Cafes/Bars
III. Lounges/Nightclubs
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Registration forms must be received by 4:00 PM on Monday, April 4, 2011.Registration has been extended to Fri 4/22 @ 12 PM, but will incur a $20 late fee. Materials are still due by Thu 5/5- Upon receipt of this Registration form, each project will be emailed an entry number and submission form, along with the submittal deadline.
- The restaurant, cafe/bar or lounge/nightclub must have been completed in the last four years (since Jan. 1, 2007).
- The restaurant, cafe/bar or lounge/nightclub must be, or have been, open to the public. If site is no longer in operation, the project may still be submitted.
- An applicant may enter more than one project in each category.
- Projects submitted to other award programs are eligible.
AWARDS CEREMONY @ DWELL ON DESIGN
Dwell Magazine returns as this year's official media partner for the Restaurant Design Awards. The Awards Ceremony will take place at the AIA|LA Design Conference in conjunction with the Dwell on Design Conference on Friday, June 24, 2011 at the LA Convention Center.
JUDGING
A panel of distinguished architects, design professionals and restaurateurs will convene to review this year's entries and designate projects for recognition. Evaluations will be based on function, ambience and visual impact. The number of projects awarded will be at the discretion of the jury.
JURY
Dean Larkin, AIA - Principal & Architect, Dean Larkin Design
Kat Odell - Editor, Eater LA
Mark Peel - Author & Chef/Proprietor, Campanile
Haily Zaki - Chief Operative, Secret Agent PR
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
The Restaurant Design Awards will recognize a People's Choice Award. The Jury's top selections in each category will be listed on aialosangeles.org and the general public will be invited to vote for their favorite architecturally-designed restaurant, cafe, bar, lounge or nightclub from Monday, May 23 - Monday, June 20, 2011. The highest recipient of votes in each category will be announced at the Awards Ceremony.
NOTIFICATION
Nominees from each category will be announced Monday, May 23, 2011. Winners will be announced to the public on Friday June 24, 2010 at the AIA|LA Restaurant Design Awards Ceremony.
ENTRY FEES
Regular Registration (by Mon 4/4 @ 4 PM)
- $75 per entry - AIA Members
- $125 per entry - Non Members
Late Registration (by Fri 4/22 @ 12 PM)
- $95 per entry - AIA Members
- $145 per entry - Non Members
Upon receipt of your registration, AIA|LA will issue an entry number and submission form. Please complete this registration no later 4:00 PM on Monday, April 4, 2011. Registration has been extended to Fri 4/22 @ 12 PM, but will incur a $20 late fee. Materials are still due by Thu 5/5
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE 2011 RESTAURANT DESIGN AWARDS
be sure to read the rules and eligibility requirements