Morgridge Hall awarded AIA 2026 Merit Award for design excellence
The American Institute of Architects Wisconsin recognized Morgridge Hall with a 2026 Merit Award for design excellence, celebrating outstanding architecture.
Morgridge Hall has received a 2026 Merit Award from AIA Wisconsin, a chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The awards evaluate projects using 10 principles of design excellence, including sustainability, well-being, and community:
As a student, this is the kind of space I could imagine spending hours in, especially during the winter, with daylight and sunlight filling the atrium. It’s a beautiful, dynamic space, but also a remarkably cohesive one, with a consistent material palette tying together the ramps, balustrades, and gathering areas. The design creates a true center for the building, a place that naturally draws people together and supports both community and connection.
Mark Cavagnero, Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, 2026 award juror.
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