Atlanta Downtown Design Excellence Award

Following the success of the Atlanta Downtown Design Excellence Award (ADDEA) in 2006 and 2007, Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) will once again honor Downtown businesses for their design innovations during this past year.  The ADDEA raises awareness about quality additions, renovations, rehabs, and new construction projects in Downtown Atlanta.  This year’s Design Excellence Award will be given in five categories, according to the usage of the nominated space: Hotel, Institution, Office, Residential, and Restaurant/Bar.

CAP will accept nominations for the ADDEA from business/property owners and architecture enthusiasts through August 15, 2008. ADDEA judges (listed below) will then evaluate these entries at site visits.  During the fall, the public can vote online at CAP’s website for its own favorites. ADDEA’s co-sponsor, Atlanta Magazine, will feature applicants’ photos in its November issue and present Design Excellence Award winners at Downtown Development Day on Nov. 6, 2008. 

ADDEA application and instructions on entering the contest

Previous applicants and ADDEA winners: 2006, 2007

Be sure to visit our website in September and vote for your favorite applicants!

More Information about the ADDEA

Judges
Richard Laub, Director of the Heritage Preservation Program at Georgia State University
Laura Moody, Director of Community Outreach at Savannah College of Art & Design
Scott Reilly, owner of Retromodern
Eric Capossela, Design Director at Atlanta Magazine

Awards Ceremony
Date: Downtown Development Day, Thursday, November 6, 2008 from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Atlanta Marriott Marquis

Questions? 
Please send any questions, comments, or concerns to Ellen Mendelsohn at emendelsohn@atlantadowntown.com.