St. Pete Pier District Wins Multiple Design Excellence Awards

ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- It may still be under construction but the St. Pete Pier has already been recognized three times by the American Institute of Architects.

Most recently, the design team for the Pier Approach, Wannemacher Jensen Architects, has been named a 2018 AIA Florida Merit Award recipient for the St. Pete Pier Market, competing with 41 projects from 32 firms in Florida and Puerto Rico.

The jury of four based in London selected the winning projects in May.

"I believe this award reflects the city's strong dedication to quality parks and sustainability," said architect Jason Jensen. "In the submission we highlighted how the city is turning an underutilized roadway into a vibrant linear park. We also noted the project's sustainability integrating solar power as a unique shade structure."

In 2016, a Tampa Bay AIA Honor Award was presented to ASD | SKY and Rogers Partners for the New St. Pete Pier Design. Also in 2016, Rogers Partners Architects + Urban Designers was selected a winner of an AIANY Award for the design of the new St. Pete Pier. AIA Honor Awards recognize projects that demonstrate the highest standards of design and innovation and a commitment to excellence in architectural design.

Additional information about the St. Pete Pier is available on the Pier website.

Image via city of St. Pete