Orange : National & International
ANNAPOLIS HOME MAGAZINE BUILDER AND FINE DESIGN AWARDS 2026
First Place in Residential Architecture Modern, Biophilic in Fields of Gold Regional Award
Wonder Global Design Award
Architecture 2026, Silver Award, Haystack Needle International Award
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, VIRGINIA CHAPTER
Awards for Excellence in Architecture 2026, Honorable Mention Residential, Ocean Sundial Regional Award
GREEN GOOD DESIGN AWARD
Green Architecture 2026, in Fields of Gold Residence International Award
HOME & DESIGN DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD
Traditional Architecture Merit Award 2025, Modern Belgian Remodeling Regional Award
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, MARYLAND CHAPTER
Excellence in Design Award 2025, Citation Award Residential, 70's Reno and Thought Bubble Regional Award
QUALIFIED REMODELER MASTER DESIGN AWARDS
Gold Award in Whole House Category 2025, Modern Belgian Remodeling National Award
FUTURE HOUSE AWARDS 2024
Winner in Vacation Homes 2024 Ocean Sundial Home International Award
American Architecture Awards 2024
Winner in Restoration/Renovation 2024 70’s Renovation & Thought Bubble International Award
INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS 2024
Winner in Private Homes 2024 70's Reno and Thought Bubble International Award.
WASHINGTONIAN RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AWARD
Small Project Award 2024, Reconsidered Welcome Regional Award
ANNAPOLIS HOME MAGAZINE BUILDER AND FINE DESIGN AWARDS 2024
First Place in Total Home Project, Modern Belgian Remodeling Regional Award
ANNAPOLIS HOME MAGAZINE BUILDER AND FINE DESIGN AWARDS 2024
Design Excellence Merit in Architecture, Great Falls Country Home Regional Award
KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN NEWS DESIGN AWARDS
Bronze Award in the Best Master Bathroom Under $75000 Category 2024 Ocean Breeze National Award
AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS 2023
Winner in Private Houses 2023 Ocean Sundial International Award
FUTURE HOUSE AWARDS 2023
Winner in Residential Additions 2023 70's Reno and Thought Bubble International Award.
HOME & DESIGN DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD
Traditional Architecture Grand Award 2023, Great Falls Country Home Regional Award
HOME & DESIGN DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD
Curb Appeal Grand Award 2023, Reconsidered Welcome Regional Award
BUILDERS CHOICE DESIGN AWARDS
Merit Award in Bathroom Category 2023 Ocean Shower National Award
QUALIFIED REMODELER MASTER DESIGN AWARDS
Silver Award in the Exterior Facelift category 2023 Reconsidered Welcome National Award
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, POTOMAC VALLEY CHAPTER
Excellence in Design Award 2023, Merit Award, Ocean Sundial Regional Award
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, NORTHERN VIRGINIA CHAPTER
Excellence in Design Award 2023, Merit Award Residential, 70' Reno & Thought Bubble Regional Award
KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN NEWS DESIGN AWARDS
Gold Award in the Best Kitchen $75,000 to $150,000 category 2023 Fresh Round Up National Award
NATIONAL KITCHEN AND BATH ASSOCIATION AWARDS, BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON CHAPTER
First Place Medium Bath 2023, Ocean Shower Regional Award
GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 2023
Special Mention 2023 Make Wine not War International Award
OUTSTANDING PROPERTY AWARD LONDON 2022 "OPAL"
Winner in Architectural Design | Exhibition | Cultural, Make Wine Not War International Award
WORLD DESIGN AWARD 2022
Winner in Interior Design (Built) Category 2022 Make Wine Not War International Award
American Institute OF ARCHITECTS, CHESAPEAKE BAY
Excellence in Design Awards 2022, Merit Award Residential - New Construction, Ocean Sundial Regional Award
HOME & DESIGN, DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD
Architecture Grand Award 2022 Ocean Sundial Regional Award
GLOBAL ICONIC AWARD INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTURE
DESIGN SELECTION in the Innovative Architecture in the Interior Category 2022 Make Wine Not War International Award
Competition headquartered in Munich Germany 2022
ANNAPOLIS HOME MAGAZINE BUILDER AND FINE DESIGN AWARDS 2022
Grand Prize in Residential Architecture, Reconsidered Welcome Regional Award
ANNAPOLIS HOME MAGAZINE BUILDER AND FINE DESIGN AWARDS 2022
Design Excellence Merit in Residential Architecture, Ocean Sundial Regional Award
ANNAPOLIS HOME MAGAZINE BUILDER AND FINE DESIGN AWARDS 2022
Design Excellence Merit in Architectural Remodel, Outside the Box Regional Award
QUALIFIED REMODELER MASTER DESIGN AWARDS
Gold award in the Kitchen category 2022 Sharp Curves in Figured Walnut National Award
QUALIFIED REMODELER MASTER DESIGN AWARDS
Bronze award in the Residential Specialty category 2022 Make Wine not War National Award
QUALIFIED REMODELER MASTER DESIGN AWARDS
Bronze award in the Whole House more than $700,000 2022 Outside the box National Award
GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN AWARD 2022 “THE GADA”
Second Award in the Interior Desgin Elements (Built) Category 2022 Make Wine Not War International Award
Rethinking the Future Competition headquartered in New Delhi, India 2022
GERMAN DESIGN COUNCIL AWARDS
Design Nominee 2022 International Award
BEST OF WASHINGTON AWARDS
Gold Award Washington Awards Program, 2021 Regional Award
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, VIRGINIA STATE
Award in Interior Architecture, 2021 Regional Award
QUALIFIED REMODELER MASTER DESIGN AWARDS
Gold Award in the kitchen category 2021 Black Metal/White Plaster National Award
ANNAPOLIS HOME MAGAZINE BUILDER AND FINE DESIGN AWARDS
Design Merit Award for Contemporary Architecture, 2021
RDAA AWARD
Honor Award in Custom Period or Venucular Renovation 2021. A Complemented Tudor National Award
QUALIFIED REMODELER SPECIALTY DESIGN AWARDS
Gold Award in the Residential Specialty category 2020 make Wine not war National Award
ANNAPOLIS HOME MAGAZINE BUILDER AND FINE DESIGN AWARDS 2020
Design Excellence Merit : Contemporary Architecture, Industrial Revival Regional Award
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, POTOMAC VALLEY CHAPTER
Excellence in Design 2020, Merit Award
WASHINGTONIAN RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AWARDS
Washingtonian Magazine in conjunction with DCAIA 2020
HOME BUILDER DIGEST
Best Residential Architects in Arlington, Virginia, 2020
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, WASHINGTON CHAPTER
Winner Chapter Design Award in Interior Architecture 2020, Black Metal White Plaster Regional Award
Luxe Red Residential Excellence in Design Awards
Winner Best of the Rest in Restoration or Renovation Category 2020
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECT, WASHINGTON DC CHAPTER
Excellence in Design Awards 2020
Washingtonian Magazine
Washingtonian Residential Design Awards, 2019
KITCHEN DESIGN CONTEST
First place in Transitional Category 2019 Black Metal and White Plaster International Award
BUILDER'S CHOICE & CUSTOM HOME DESIGN AWARDS
Merit Award in Kitchen (New Construction or Remodel ) Category 2019 Black Metal White Plaster National Award
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, WASHINGTON DC CHAPTER
Washingtonian Magazine, Distinctive Residential Architecture Award, 2019
KDC CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
Regional Finalist Award 2019
QUALIFIED REMODELER MASTER DESIGN AWARDS
Gold Award, Insurance Restoration, 2018
REMODELING MAGAZINE DESIGN AWARD
Merit Award Winner, City-House Renovation, 2017
HANLEY WOOD REMODELING DESIGN AWARDS
Remodeling Design Merit Award Exterior Remodel, 2017
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, NORTHERN VIRGINIA CHAPTER
Juror's Special Citation: Residential Architecture, 2017
THE INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE & ART
John Russell Pope Award, Addition/Renovation under 5,000 sf 2017, Kalorama Renovation Regional Award
NATIONAL KITCHEN AND BATH ASSOCIATION AWARDS, BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON CHAPTER
First Place Specialty Room 2016, Rose Vintage Regional Award
FAIRFAX COUNTY EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN AWARDS PROGRAM
Honorable Mention, Residential Design Excellence, 2015
THE INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE & ART
John Russell Pope, New Residential Design over 5,000 sf Honorable Mention 2015, Linnean House Regional Award
HOME & DESIGN PORTFOLIO
100 Top Designers, 2015
REMODELING MAGAZINE DESIGN AWARD
Grand Award, Excellence in Design and Construction, 2014
MNCBIA CUSTOM BUILDERS AWARDS
Gold Award for Custom Homes between 7,500 sf and 12,500 sf, 2014
NATIONAL KITCHEN AND BATH ASSOCIATION AWARDS, BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON CHAPTER
Best of Class- Specialty Room 2014, Rustic Touch Regional Award.
SUB-ZERO WOLF KITCHEN DESIGN CONTEST
Baltimore | Washington: 1st Place Regional Winners, 2013-2014
HOME & DESIGN
Designers' Choice Award, Award for Up and Coming Architect, 2010
MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Silver Award in Traditional Custom Homes, 2009
REMODELING MAGAZINE
Grand Award, Additions Over $250,000, 2008
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, CHESAPEAKE BAY CHAPTER
Citation Award, 2008 Regional Award
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
Award for Small Projects, 2008
BENJAMIN MOORE COLOR IN DESIGN HUE AWARD
Excellence in Residential Exteriors, 2008
WASHINGTON SPACES DESIGN COMPETITION
Best of Remodeling Spaces, 2008
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, CHESAPEAKE BAY CHAPTER
Honor Award for Architectural Excellence, 2007 Regional Award
MARYLAND LIFE MAGAZINE
Grand Honor Award, 2007
SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE SOUTHERN HOME AWARDS
Best New House, 2007
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, POTOMAC VALLEY CHAPTER
Honor Award for Architecture Excellence, 2007 Regional Award
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, POTOMAC VALLEY CHAPTER
Grand Honor Award, 2007 Regional Award
AURORA AWARD
Historical Restoration, 2007
VETTER WINDOWS
Award of Distinguished Homes, 2006
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, MARYLAND CHAPTER
Citation Award, 2006 Regional Award
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, NORTHERN VIRGINIA CHAPTER
Award of Excellence, 2006 Stonyhurst Regional Award
BUILDER’S CHOICE DESIGN AND PLANNING AWARDS
Grand Award, 2006 Stonyhurst
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, NORTHERN VIRGINIA CHAPTER
Award of Most Residential Architecture 2006, Waldron Residence Regional Award
BUILDER’S CHOICE DESIGN AND PLANNING AWARDS
Grand Award, 2006 Waldron
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, WASHINGTON DC CHAPTER
Washingtonian Magazine, Distinctive Residential Architecture Award, 2006 Regional Award
MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Monument Award, 2003
FINEST FOR FAMILY LIVING AWARD
Maryland/ Norther Virginia, Customized Residential Remodeling, 2002
TRADITIONAL HOME
Design Awards, 1999
AMERICA WOOD COUNCIL
Wood Design Honor Award, 1994
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Great American Home, 1994
Donald Lococo Architects has been recognized as one of the best residential architects in global, national and local architecture awards receiving a total of 100 awards. Above are just a portion. The firm’s award winning architects earned a national American Institute of Architects award for the modern Wedge House renovation, and consecutive traditional John Russell Pope Awards from the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art and the firm has been honored with a global award from Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove. The team received the internationally coveted Benjamin Moore Hue Award for modern and traditional designs and was named by the Washingtonian as one of the top architects in Washington. Recognition through architecture design awards and in publication of the firm’s modern, traditional and historic homes are a testament to Donald Lococo Architects’ capability with ranges of style. It is with the trust of the firm’s clients and the expertise of the trades, subcontractors, and contractors that the firm is frequently recognized through architecture awards, and the firm seeks to use the opportunity in receiving them to extend their gratitude. Donald Lococo Architects attributes its recognition to the trust that their clients bestow on the firm and are very grateful.