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2013 – Firm Award
American Institute of Architects California Council (AIACC)The Firm Award is the highest honor the AIACC can bestow on an architectural practice. It recognizes firms that have consistently produced distinguished architecture for a period of at least 10 years. Equally important, the award also recognizes mentoring, collaboration among individuals and significant contributions made to the profession in areas of design, research, planning, technology and practice.
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Client – University of California, Davis
Location – Sacramento, California
Completion – 2012UC Davis Medical Center Parking Structure III
For the past 10 years, the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) Medical Center in Sacramento has been transforming from a sprawling suburban-like campus to a compact and efficient urban medical center. A key support element in that transformation is structured parking.
Dreyfuss + Blackford was selected along with International Parking Design, Inc., to design a new economical and efficient facility that serves as a graceful addition to campus and a good neighbor to adjacent residents.
Parking Structure III (PS III) is the new front door for patients and family members arriving at UC Davis Medical Center. The 7-level structure adds 1,200 spaces, advanced parking technology, individual parking stall availability indicators and abundant natural light in the interior for safety and security. Suspended over the precast concrete structure, a louvered shade screen veils the building from the street and creates privacy for patient rooms.
With a challenging site in a very prominent location, the new parking structure has become an iconic representation of the campus. The stunning, textured veil covers the façade, casting changing shadows throughout the day. The screen also becomes animated at night with the lights from passing cars, further engaging the building with the street.
PS III has won numerous awards, including a nod as a finalist in the international 2013 Architizer A+ Awards category for Parking Structures.
Precast Concrete Institute, Best Hybrid Parking Structure
Precast Concrete Institute, Design Award Honorable Mention
Architizer A+ Awards Finalist, Parking Structure Category
International Parking Institute Awards of Excellence, Award of Merit
Metal Architecture Magazine, Judges Award
American Institute of Architects California Council Merit Award
American Institute of Architects Central Valley Chapter Design Award, Divine Detail
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Client – Vision Service Plan
Location – Sacramento, California
Completion – 2014The Shop at VSP Global
Vision Service Plan (VSP) has moved an innovative think-tank known as “The Shop” into the former Vogel Chevrolet Showroom in midtown Sacramento. This “Miesian Glass Box” was designed in 1959 by Dreyfuss + Blackford and was a startling advance for modernist architecture in Sacramento. VSP was attracted by the sparse simplicity of the space in Midtown – a clean slate for their “Design Thinking” lab. VSP is acting on a bold initiative to address changes in the vision care and vision wear market. The Shop now boasts a space conducive for exploring innovation and incubating new concepts in a cost-effective testing ground.
Awards
American Institute of Architects Central Valley Chapter Design Award, Citation
Recognition
Over the years, we’ve received regional and national recognition for design excellence in both public and private sector projects. Our awards represent community, industry as well as peer recognition. Awards for design, efficiency, economy, site sensitivity, and community compatibility all attest to the success of our efforts to exceed our clients’ goals. We are proud of our past record of achievement; and continue to bring the highest design standards to all our projects.
2021
Sacramento Business Journal
Best Real Estate Projects – Adaptive Reuse
Museum of Science and Curiosity
Architectural Record Top 300 U.S. Architecture Firms
List Rank 194
ENR California Top 100 Design Firms
List Rank 68
DBIA Western Pacific Region Project/Team Awards
Contra Costa County, Emergency Operations Center
ENR California Regional Best Project Awards
Best Government/Public Building Project – Northern California
County of Santa Clara, Animal Services Center
Architect’s Newspaper, July Feature “Greener Pastures”
County of Santa Clara, Animal Services Center
CMAA NorCal Project Achievement Awards, Project of the Year
Contra Costa County, Emergency Operations Center
CMAA NorCal Project Achievement Awards, CM-at-Risk
County of Santa Clara, Animal Services Center
CMAA NorCal Project Achievement Awards, Buildings over $50M
Contra Costa County, Emergency Operations Center
International Partnering Institute, Project of the Year
Contra Costa County, Emergency Operations Center
Architect’s Newspaper, March Feature “Midtown Maneuvers”
AIA California Headquarters
Building Design + Construction, March Issue “A new Animal Services Center reflects current care trends”
County of Santa Clara, Animal Services Center
Gold Nugget Merit Award
Best Multi-Family Housing Community – 60-100 du/acre
Jones Berkeley
Berkeley Design Awards
Best Multi-Family Housing Project
Jones Berkeley
2020
Architectural Record Top 300 U.S. Architecture Firms
List Rank 237
ASLA Sierra Chapter Design Awards
Honor Award – General Design
SMUD Headquarters Rehabilitation
Architect’s Newspaper, Best of Design Awards
Honorable Mention – Restoration & Preservation
SMUD Headquarters Rehabilitation
Sacramento Magazine, Sacramento 300 Issue
Christopher Holt
Parksmart – Gold Certification
Sacramento State, Parking Structure 5
CMAA Project Achievement Award – Building Renovation
SMUD Headquarters Rehabilitation
Modernism in America Awards – Special Citation
SMUD Headquarters Rehabilitation
Architect’s Newspaper, September Feature “Dusting Off an Old Classic”
SMUD Headquarters Rehabilitation
California Preservation Foundation
Trustee’s Award for Excellence
SMUD Headquarters Rehabilitation
California Preservation Foundation
Preservation Design Award – Rehabilitation
SMUD Headquarters Rehabilitation
Landscape Architecture Magazine, August Feature “Pet Smarter”
County of Santa Clara, Animal Services Center
Silicon Valley Business Journal, Structures Awards
Best Public/Civic Project
County of Santa Clara, Animal Services Center
SEAOCC, Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards
Best Retrofit/Alteration
SMUD Headquarters Rehabilitation
Sacramento Business Journal
Best Real Estate Projects – Rehabilitation/Renovation
SMUD Headquarters Rehabilitation
Preservation Magazine, Summer Feature “Mural Support”
SMUD Headquarters Rehabilitation
Architizer A+ Awards
Special Mention – Architecture +Landscape
UC Santa Cruz, Upper Quarry Amphitheater Restoration
Architizer A+ Awards
Finalist – Architecture +Preservation
UC Santa Cruz, Upper Quarry Amphitheater Restoration
Design-Build Institute of America Western Pacific Region
Distinction Award
Sacramento State, University Union Expansion
ENR California, Top 100 Design Firms
List Rank 70
Parking Magazine, February Feature “Green Inside & Out”
Sacramento State, Parking Structure 5
U.S. Resiliency Council – Gold Rating
Sacramento State, Parking Structure 5
Metropolis Magazine, January Feature Online “A 1959 Modernist Office in Sacramento Shines Again”
SMUD Headquarters Rehabilitation
Landscape Architecture Magazine, January Feature “Theater Revival”
UC Santa Cruz, Upper Quarry Amphitheater Restoration
2019
AIA Central Valley, Design Awards
People’s Choice Award
Sacramento State, University Union Expansion
AIA Central Valley, Design Awards
Merit Award
PG&E, Gas Safety Academy
AIA Central Valley, Design Awards
Citation Award
UC Santa Cruz, Upper Quarry Amphitheater Restoration
ENR California, Best Project Awards
Best Project (North) – Higher Education/Research
Sacramento State, University Union Expansion
Ascent Magazine, August Feature “California Universities Embrace Cool Style”
Sacramento State, Parking Structure 5
Metal Construction News, October Feature
PG&E, Gas Safety Academy
Sacramento Business Journal
Best Real Estate Projects – Healthcare
Sutter Health, SeniorCare PACE Facility
Sactown Magazine, April-May Feature “Mid-Century Makeover”
SMUD Headquarters Rehabilitation
Sactown Magazine, April-May Feature “Designs Within Reach”
Powerhouse Science Center
Architectural Record, Top 300 Architectural Firms
List Rank 284
Sacramento Magazine, Sacramento 300 Issue
John C. Webre and Jason A. Silva
International Parking & Mobility Institute Award of Excellence
New Sustainable Parking and Transportation Facilities
Sacramento State, Parking Structure 5
ENR California, Top 100 Design Firms
List Rank 64
Sacramento Environmental Commission Awards
Outstanding Environmental Leadership
Sacramento State, Parking Structure 5
Precast Concrete Institute Design Award
Sustainable Design
Sacramento State, Parking Structure 5
2018
National Parking Institute
Innovative Sustainability Project of the Year
Sacramento State, Parking Structure 5
California State University Facilities Management Awards
Overall Best Practice
Sacramento State, Parking Structure 5
California State University Facilities Management Awards
Best Practice in Construction Delivery
Sacramento State, Parking Structure 5
American Concrete Institute NC/WN Chapter, Structural Award
Sacramento State, Parking Structure 5
AIA Academy of Architecture for Justice, Justice Facilities Review Award
Yolo County Woodland Superior Courthouse
Interior Design Magazine, June Feature “Greater Good”
SHIFT Architecture Pavilion
2017
California Preservation Foundation, Rehabilitation Design Award
CLARA Midtown, E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts
Midtown Neighborhood Association
Outstanding Community Partner Award
CLARA Midtown, E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts
Sacramento Business Journal
Best Real Estate Projects – Government
Placer County Animal Services Center
AIA Central Valley, Honor Award
CLARA Midtown, E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts
AIA Central Valley, Divine Detail Award
CLARA Midtown, E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts
Design-Build Institute of America Western Pacific Region
Design Excellence Award
Placer County Animal Services Center
Design-Build Institute of America Western Pacific Region
Distinction Award
Placer County Animal Services Center
USGBC, LEED Gold Certification
Placer County Animal Services Center
Sacramento Magazine, March Feature “Art Overhead”
Section Architecture Installation at ArtStreet
Structural Engineers Association of Central California
Award of Excellence, New Construction
Yolo County Woodland Superior Courthouse
Structural Engineers Association of Central California
Award of Excellence, Historic Preservation
CLARA Midtown, E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts
2016
Sactown Magazine, April/May Feature “Raising the Roof”
CLARA Midtown, E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts
Architect’s Newspaper, June Feature “Local Color”
Fairfield Transportation Center Expansion Parking Structure
WCCC Owners’ Project Excellence Awards
Significant Project Achievement Award, New Building
Yolo County Woodland Superior Courthouse
Sacramento Business Journal
Best Real Estate Projects – Public Project
Yolo County Woodland Superior Courthouse
USGBC, LEED Silver Certification
Yolo County Woodland Superior Courthouse
Sacramento Business Journal
Best Real Estate Projects – Public/Private Partnership
CLARA Midtown, E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts
CMAA Construction Management Project Achievement Award
San Joaquin RTD Regional Transportation Center
2015
AIA Central Valley, Citation Award
The Shop at VSP Global
Precast Concrete Institute, Best Hybrid Parking Structure Award
UC Davis Medical Center Parking Structure III
2014
USGBC, LEED Gold O+M: EB Recertification
CalPERS Headquarters Lincoln Plaza
Precast Concrete Institute, Design Award Honorable Mention
UC Davis Medical Center Parking Structure III
Architect Magazine, The Architect 50
List Rank 31
2013
AIA California Council, Firm of the Year
Dreyfuss & Blackford Architects
Architizer A+ Awards Finalist, Parking Structure Category
UC Davis Medical Center Parking Structure III
International Parking Institute Awards of Excellence, Award of Merit
UC Davis Medical Center Parking Structure III
Metal Architecture Magazine, Judges Award
UC Davis Medical Center Parking Structure III
AIA California Council, Merit Award
UC Davis Medical Center Parking Structure III
AIA Central Valley Design Award, Divine Detail
UC Davis Medical Center Parking Structure III
AIA Central Valley Design Award, Regional Recognition
CalPERS Headquarters Lincoln Plaza
National Parking Association, Innovative Facility of the Year
UC Davis Medical Center Parking Structure III
Engineering News Record, Top Construction Starts
Yolo County Woodland Superior Courthouse
Architectural Review, February Feature “Hanging Gardens of Sacramento”
CalPERS Headquarters Lincoln Plaza
2012
Sacramento Business Journal, Green Leadership Award
Dreyfuss & Blackford Architects
Metal Construction News Building Awards, Judge’s Award
UC Davis Medical Center Parking Structure III
DBIA National Award, Best Overall Project
California ISO Headquarters & Operations Center
DBIA National Award, Best Office Project
California ISO Headquarters & Operations Center
Metal Construction Association Chairman’s Award, Honorable Mention
California ISO Headquarters & Operations Center
2011
CMAA Construction Management Project Achievement Award
California ISO Headquarters & Operations Center
AIA Central Valley, Merit Award
California ISO Headquarters & Operations Center
DBIA Western Pacific Region, Excellence of Merit Award
California ISO Headquarters & Operations Center
Structural Engineers Association of Central California
Excellence in Structural Engineering, Best Sustainable Design
California ISO Headquarters & Operations Center
Sacramento Business Journal
Best Real Estate Projects – Judges’ Choice
California ISO Headquarters & Operations Center
PCI, Professional Design Award
California ISO Headquarters & Operations Center
USGBC, LEED Platinum Certification
California ISO Headquarters & Operations Center
ENR, Best Office Project Award
California ISO Headquarters & Operations Center
WCCC Distinguished Projects, Chairman Award
California ISO Headquarters & Operations Center
ASLA California Sierra Chapter, Merit Award
Sacramento Valley National Cemetery
2010
Energy Star, Certificate of Achievement
300 University Avenue
Tilt-Up Concrete Association, Achievement Award
Bill Santucci Justice Center
Tilt-Up Concrete Association, Excellence in Achievement Award
Bill Santucci Justice Center
Energy Star Challenge, Facebook Favorite Award
300 University Avenue
National Register of Historic Places
SMUD Headquarters Building
2009
Energy Star Certified
CalPERS Headquarters Lincoln Plaza
USGBC, LEED Gold O+M: EB Certification
CalPERS Headquarters Lincoln Plaza
DBIA Western Pacific Region Merit Award
Best Project: Developer Design-Build
Bill Santucci Justice Center
Metal Architecture Magazine, Design Award
Bill Santucci Justice Center
2008
US Local Business Association
Best of Sacramento, Architects
Energy Efficiency Award, Savings By Design
San Joaquin Agricultural Center
American Society of Civil Engineers, Excellence in Structural Engineering Award
New Construction Certificate of Merit
Sacramento State Hornet Bookstore and Office of University Enterprises, Inc.
2007
Award of Honor, Savings by Design
CalPERS Headquarters Lincoln Plaza
Governor’s Award on Environmental & Economic Leadership
Sacramento Tree Foundation, John Webre, Past President
Green Building Research Center
Best Practices Award for HVAC Design
Sacramento State Academic Information Resource Center
National Electrical Contractors Association
Project Excellence Awards Winner
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Structural Engineers Association of Central California
Architectural Engineering Institute Award
Sacramento State Hornet Bookstore & Office of University Enterprises, Inc.
2006
USGBC LEED Platinum O+M: EB
Capitol Area East End Complex
International Parking Institute, Award of Excellence
Sacramento International Airport Parking Garage
Napa County Landmarks Preservation Award
Napa County Hall of Records
2005
Woodwork Institute of California, Bernard Barber Award
Shasta County Administration Center
California Construction Magazine
Best Civic Project
Shasta County Administration Center
American Public Works Association, Project of the Year
Sacramento International Airport Parking Garage
2004
American Concrete Institute, Construction Award: Architectural
Sacramento International Airport Parking Garage
2003
AIA San Francisco, Excellence in Design Award
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
Building Design & Construction Magazine
Merit Award – Institutional
Capitol Area East End Complex
AIA California Council, Savings by Design Award
Energy Efficiency Integration
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
2002
AIA Central Valley, Citation Award
CalPERS Headquarters Lincoln Plaza Board Room Renovation
USGBC, LEED Gold Certification
Capitol Area East End Complex
AIA Central Valley, Merit Award
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Savings By Design Award
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
2000
AIA Central Valley, Citation Award
Kaiser Regional Call Center
1999
Arthur Andersen Best Practices Award, Motivating and Retaining Employees
Dreyfuss & Blackford Architects
Member, United States Green Building Council
1998
Woodwork Institute of California, Award for Excellence
Butte County Courthouse
1997
American Concrete Institute, Architectural Award
UC Davis Tercero Dining Commons Renovation
Daily Pacific Builder Magazine, Construction Best of California Award
UC Davis Tercero Dining Commons Renovation
NCBC/NAHB, Honorable Mention Award
UC Davis Tercero Dining Commons Renovation
1996
NCBC/NAHB, Honor Award
Gold River Professional Center
1992
AIA Central Valley, Citation Award
Museum of Railroad Technology
AIA Central Valley, Honor Award
Herman Miller Western Operations Center
1991
Architecture Magazine, March Feature
Herman Miller Western Operations Center
Cammy Award: Office Building, Sacramento on the Go
Gold River Office Building
Grand Cammy Award: Design, Sacramento on the Go
Gold River Office Building
AIA National, Honor Award
Herman Miller Western Operations Center
1990
AIA Central Valley, Merit Award
CalPERS Headquarters Lincoln Plaza
AIA California Council, 25 Years of Excellence Award
Dreyfuss & Blackford Architects
1989
Sacramento Area Trade Organization Architectural Award
Herman Miller Western Operations Center
ASLA, Design Award
Herman Miller Western Operations Center
ASLA, Merit Award
CalPERS Headquarters Lincoln Plaza
1988
AIA Central Valley, Honor Award
CalPERS Headquarters Lincoln Plaza
1987
Sacramento Old City Association, Architectural Achievement Award
CalPERS Headquarters Lincoln Plaza
American Concrete Institute, Architectural Award
CalPERS Headquarters Lincoln Plaza
Sacramento Old City Association, Architectural Award
CalPERS Headquarters Lincoln Plaza
Cammy Award: Architecture, Sacramento on the Go
CalPERS Headquarters Lincoln Plaza
Cammy Award: Landscaping, Sacramento on the Go
CalPERS Headquarters Lincoln Plaza
American Concrete Institute, Design Award
CalPERS Headquarters Lincoln Plaza
Grand Cammy Award: Design, Sacramento on the Go
CalPERS Headquarters Lincoln Plaza
Professional Design Award, National Pre-Stressed Concrete Institute
CalPERS Headquarters Lincoln Plaza
1984
AIA Central Valley, Merit Award
Powell-Teichert Center
1982
AIA Central Valley, Citation Award
Dreyfuss & Blackford Architects Office Building
AIA Central Valley, Citation Award 40th Year Anniversary
Nut Tree
Housing Magazine, August Feature “Homes for Better Living Winners”
Las Victorianas Apartments
AIA California Council, Honor Award
Las Victorianas Apartments
AIA Central Valley, Honor Award
Las Victorianas Apartments
AIA National and Housing Magazine, Merit Award
Las Victorianas Apartments
1981
East Sacramento Improvement Association, Orchid Award
Dreyfuss & Blackford Architects Office Building
ASLA, Special Merit Award
Mansion Inn
1980
AIA Central Valley, Honor Award
Wyndgate Cluster Homes
AIA Central Valley, Merit Award
San Francisco International Airport, North Terminal and Building F
1979
American Concrete Institute, Award of Merit
San Francisco International Airport, Parking Garage
1978
AIA Central Valley, Merit Award
California Maritime Academy
AIA Central Valley, Merit Award
Meadows Townhouses
San Francisco Chronicle, March 20 Environmental Design Section Feature “The Nut Tree – An Oasis of Good Taste”
Nut Tree
Sunset Magazine, Western Home Merit Award
Campus Commons Patio Homes
Sunset Magazine, October Issue
Campus Commons Patio Homes
Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, September Issue
Campus Commons Patio Homes
1977
Masonry Institute, Award of Merit
Powell-Teichert Center
AIA Central Valley, Craftsmanship Award
Mosaic Law Synagogue Stained Glass
AIA Central Valley, Craftsmanship Award
Mansion Inn Terrarium Lounge
1976
AIA Central Valley, Citation Award
Mansion Inn
The Bell System Special Award, Pacific Bell
Mendocino Pacific Telephone CDO Addition
1975
House & Home Magazine, October Feature, “Kitchen Design”
Campus Commons Meadows Townhouses
1974
AIA Central Valley, Merit Award
Campus Commons Townhomes
AIA Central Valley, Merit Award
San Francisco International Airport, International Rotunda
1973
Communication Arts Magazine, Award of Excellence
Dreyfuss & Blackford Architects Office Brochure
Sunset Magazine and AIA, Award of Merit
Campus Commons Townhomes
The Bell System Honor Award: Western Region, Pacific Bell
Lodi Pacific Telephone Business Office
The Bell System Honor Award: Western Region, Pacific Bell
Tomales Pacific Telephone CDO
The Bell System National Honor Award, Pacific Bell
Tomales Pacific Telephone CDO
1972
National Pre-Stressed Concrete Institute, Design Excellence Award
San Francisco International Airport, Elevated Roadway
1969
AIA National, Honor Award for Architectural Excellence
College Town Apartments
American Public Power Association jointly with the AIA, American Institute of Planners, American Society of Chemical Engineers, and ASLA Honor Award
SMUD Headquarters Building
1968
Army Corps of Engineers, Design Award
McClellan Air Force Base Logistics Center
US Department of Housing & Urban Development, Merit Award
College Town, Phase I
PT&T, Merit Award
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph North Tahoe Business Office
1967
AIA Central Valley, Merit Award
Coffee Tree
AIA Central Valley, Merit Award
4100 Folsom Boulevard Apartments
1966
Governor’s Design Awards, Urban Buildings Certificate of Excellence
Capitol Towers Apartments
Governor’s Design Awards, Urban Buildings Certificate of Excellence
Mansion Inn
Governor’s Design Awards, Services Facilities Certificate of Excellence
IBM Building
Fortune Magazine, January Feature “Medical Buildings That Work Two Ways”
Asclepius Medical Building
Architectural Record Magazine, August Feature “Inn at City Crossroads”
Mansion Inn
Architectural Record Magazine, October Feature “5 Restaurants”
Coffee Tree
1965
AIA Central Valley, Honor Award
SMUD Headquarters Building
AIA Central Valley, Merit Award
Nut Tree
AIA Central Valley, Merit Award
IBM Building
1964
Masonry Institute, Honor Award
Asclepius Medical Building
PT&T, Merit Award
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Fresno Sierra Office
PT&T, Merit Award
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph South Tahoe Central Office
1963
Masonry Institute, Honor Award
Sacramento Savings & Loan
1962
House & Home Magazine, July Feature “Good Environment Starts with Good Site Planning”
Capitol Towers Apartments
Homes for Better Living Awards, Special Mention
Capitol Towers Apartments
Masonry Institute, Honor Award
Wheatland Union High School
National Design Competition, Second Prize Region VII
Guardian Elementary School and Fallout Shelter
1961
American Institute of Steel Construction, Award of Excellence
SMUD Headquarters Building
Masonry Institute, Honor Award
SMUD Headquarters Building
Architectural Forum Magazine, May Cover Story “Building of Four Faces”
SMUD Headquarters Building
1960
Pacific Architect & Builder Magazine, November Feature
SMUD Headquarters Building
Western Architect & Engineer Magazine, November Feature “Handsome Combination of Simple Masses”
SMUD Headquarters Building
1959
AIA Central Valley, Honor Award
Mansion Inn
AIA Central Valley, Merit Award
Vogel Chevrolet Showroom
AIA Central Valley, Merit Award
Starr King School
Progressive Architecture Magazine, January Feature “P/A Sixth Annual Design Awards”
Capitol Towers Apartments
1958
Progressive Architecture P/A Awards, First Design Award
Capitol Towers Apartments
Progressive Architecture P/A Awards, Urban Design Award
Capitol Towers Apartments
1957
Living for Young Homemakers, September Feature
Electri-Living Home