Awards
Donald Lococo Architects has been recognized as one of the top residential architects in global, national and local architecture awards. 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. Most recently, 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 to them.
- All Awards & Recognition
- Global
- National
- Regional
BUILDERS CHOICE DESIGN AWARDS
Mentioned in Bathroom Category 2023 Ocean Shower National Award
QUALIFIED REMODELER MASTER AWARDS
Silver Award in the Exterior Facelift category 2023 Reconsidered Wekome National Award
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, NORTHERN VIRGINIA CHAPTER
Excellence in Design Award 2023, Merit Award Residential, 70' Reno & Thought Bubble
NATIONAL KITCHEN AND BATH ASSOCIATION AWARDS, BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON CHAPTER
First Place Medium Bath 2023
KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN NEWS DESIGN AWARDS
Gold award in the Best Kitchen $75,000 to $150,000 category 2023 Fresh Round Up National Award
WORLD DESIGN AWARD 2022
Winner in Interior Design (Built) Category 2022 Make Wine Not War International Award
OUTSTANDING PROPERTY AWARD LONDON 2022 "OPAL"
Winner in Architectural Design | Exhibition | Cultural, Make Wine Not War International Award
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
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
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
QUALIFIED REMODELER MASTER AWARDS
Gold award in the Kitchen category Sharp Curves in Figured Walnut National Award
QUALIFIED REMODELER MASTER AWARDS
Bronze award in the Residential Specialty category 2022 Make Wine not War National Award
QUALIFIED REMODELER MASTER AWARDS
Bronze award in the Whole House more than $700,000 2022 Outside the box National Award
GERMAN DESIGN COUNCIL AWARDS
Design Nominee 2022 International Award
RDAA AWARD, HONORAWARD
RD RESIDENTIAL Design Magazine, 2021 National Award
BEST OF WASHINGTON AWARDS, GOLDAWARD
Washington awards program, 2021 Regional Award
MASTER DESIGN AWARDS GOLD
Qualified Remodeler, 2021 National Award
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, VIRGINIA STATE
Award in Interior Architecture, 2021 Regional Award
ANNAPOLIS HOME MAGAZINE BUILDER AND FINE DESIGN AWARDS
Design Merit Award for Contemporary Architecture, 2021
WASHINGTONIAN RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AWARDS
Washingtonian Magazine in conjunction with DCAIA 2020
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, WASHINGTON CHAPTER
Washington Chapter, Award in Interior Architecture, 2020
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS,, POTOMAC VALLEY CHAPTER
Excellence in Design, Merit Award, 2020
ANNAPOLIS HOME MAGAZINE BUILDER AND FINE DESIGN AWARDS 2020
Design Merit Award for Contemporary Architecture, 2020
Luxe Red Residential Excellence in Design Awards
Best of the Rest, Restoration or Renovation, 2020
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECT, WASHINGTON DC CHAPTER
Excellence in Design Awards 2020
HOME BUILDER DIGEST
Best Residential Architects in Arlington, Virginia, 2020
Washingtonian Magazine
Washingtonian Residential Design Awards, 2019
KDC GLOBAL FIRST PLACE AWARD
Global Award 2019
BUILDER'S CHOICE & CUSTOM HOME DESIGN AWARDS
Merit Award 2019
AISD MN CHAPTER AWARDS
Adjudication Jury Member, State, 2019
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
DC Chapter / Washingtonian Magazine, Distinctive Residential Architecture Award, 2019
KDC CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
Regional Finalist Award 2019
ANNAPOLIS HOME AWARDS
Adjudication Jury Member, Annapolis, MD, 2018
BUILDER'S CHOICE & CUSTOM HOME DESIGN AWARDS
Adjudication Jury Member, National, 2018
PALLADIO AWARDS
Adjudication Jury Member, National, 2018
QUALIFIED REMODELER MASTER DESIGN AWARDS
Gold Award, Insurance Restoration, 2018
HANLEY WOOD REMODELING DESIGN AWARDS
Remodeling Design Merit Award Exterior Remodel, 2017
REMODELING MAGAZINE DESIGN AWARD
Merit Award Winner, City-House Renovation, 2017
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
Northern Virginia Chapter, Juror's Special Citation: Residential Architecture, 2017
THE INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE & ART
2017 John Russell Pope Award, Addition/Renovation under 5,000 sf
NATIONAL KITCHEN AND BATH ASSOCIATION AWARDS
Baltimore/Washington Chapter, First Place, Specialty Room, 2016
NATIONAL KITCHEN AND BATH ASSOCIATION AWARDS, BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON CHAPTER
First Place Specialty Room 2016
THE INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE & ART
John Russell Pope, New Residential Design over 5,000 sqft, Honorable Mention, 2015
FAIRFAX COUNTY EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN AWARDS PROGRAM
Honorable Mention, Residential Design Excellence, 2015
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 sqft and 12,500 sqft, 2014
NATIONAL KITCHEN AND BATH ASSOCIATION AWARDS
Best of Class- Specialty Room, 2014
SUB-ZERO WOLF KITCHEN DESIGN CONTEST
Baltimore | Washington: 1st Place Regional Winners, 2013-2014
HOME AND 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
Award for Small Projects, 2008
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
Chesapeake Bay Chapter, Citation Award, 2008
BENJAMIN MOORE COLOR IN DESIGN HUE AWARD
Excellence in Residential Exteriors, 2008
WASHINGTON SPACES DESIGN COMPETITION
Best of Remodeling Spaces, 2008
SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE SOUTHERN HOME AWARDS
Best New House, 2007
BUILDER’S CHOICE AWARDS
Adjudication Jury Member, Alexandria, VA, 2007
AURORA AWARD
Historical Restoration, 2007
ABC – VIRGINIA EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS
Adjudication Jury Member, Falls Church, VA, 2007
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
Potomac Valley Chapter, Honor Award for Architecture Excellence, 2007
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
Potomac Valley Chapter, Grand Honor Award, 2007
MARYLAND LIFE MAGAZINE
Grand Honor Award, 2007
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
Chesapeake Bay Chapter, Honor Award for Architectural Excellence, 2007
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
Tennessee Chapter, Adjudication Jury Member, 2006
VETTER WINDOWS
Award of Distinguished Homes, 2006
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
DC Chapter / Washingtonian Magazine, Distinctive Residential Architecture Award, 2006
HANLEY WOOD WATERMARK AWARDS
Adjudication Jury Member, Washington DC, 2006
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
Northern Virginia Chapter, Award of Excellence, 2006
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
State of Maryland, Citation Award, 2006
BUILDER’S CHOICE DESIGN AND PLANNING AWARDS
Grand Award, 2006
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
Northern Virginia Chapter, Award of Merit, 2006
BUILDER’S CHOICE DESIGN AND PLANNING AWARDS
Grand Award, 2006
MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Monument Award, 2003
FINEST FOR FAMILY LIVING AWARD
Maryland/ Norther Virginia, Customized Residential Remodeling, 2002
AMERICA WOOD COUNCIL
Wood Design Honor Award, 1994
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Great American Home, 1994