Best Historic Restoration or Adaptive Reuse Award

This award recognizes an outstanding adaptive reuse project that restores, preserves, or re-imagines an existing structure while balancing historic character with modern functionality. Winning entries demonstrate strong design innovation, craftsmanship, and problem-solving, including the successful integration of modern systems, sustainability practices, and updated uses. Special consideration is given to projects that revitalize historic or underutilized properties, strengthen community identity, and extend the life of existing structures.