Awards

We promise you expertise; we deliver results.

Using our talents and experience, we think creatively while collaborating with our clients and their team to achieve the goals of the project. We design economic and efficient buildings. We also tackle unique and complex architectural features. We complete projects on time, with results backed by experience and current technology. Delivering the results is not easy, and it sets Robert Darvas Associates apart from the competition.

Michigan Historic Preservation Network – 24th Annual Preservation Award, 2015
Chittenden Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

American Institute of Architects, Michigan Chapter – Small Project Honor Award, 2015
Ann Arbor Transit Authority (AATA), Atwell Blake Transit Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan

American Institute of Architects, Michigan Chapter – Steel Award, 2015
University of Michigan, Energy Institute – Michigan Memorial Phoenix Laboratory, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Engineering News Record Midwest, Regional Best Projects 2014 – Best Project Renovation/Restoration Award 2014
William G. Milliken State Park and Outdoor Adventure Center, Detroit, Michigan

Associated General Contractors of Michigan – Build Michigan Award, 2014
Ann Arbor Transit Authority (AATA), Atwell Blake Transit Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Structural Engineers Association of Michigan – Structural Engineering Lifetime Achievement Award, 2013
Robert M. Darvas

American Institute of Architects, Michigan Chapter – Design Award, 2009
Ann Arbor District Library – Traverwood Branch, Ann Arbor, Michigan

The Kresge Foundation – Community Service Award, 2009
New Construction and Renovation of the Kresge Foundation

American Institute of Architects, Huron Valley Chapter – Certificate of Merit, 2007
Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel, Colorado

American Institute of Architects, Huron Valley Chapter – Honor Award, 2007
University of Michigan Cyclotron Project, Ann Arbor, Michigan

American Institute of Architects, Huron Valley Chapter – Honor Award, 2007
Marshall Adams Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

American Institute of Architects, Huron Valley Chapter – Honor Award, 2006
Levy Residence, Mackinac Island, Michigan

American Institute of Architects, Huron Valley Chapter – Honor Award, 2006
Ann Arbor District Library – Mallets Creek Branch, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Associated General Contractors of America – Build Michigan Award, 2006
Albion College Science Complex Renovation and Expansion, Albion, Michigan

Associated Builders & Contractors Inc., Western Michigan Chapter – Construction Award of Excellence, 2006
Resurrection Life Church, Grandville, Michigan

Masonry Institute of Michigan – “M” Award, 2004
Madison High School Auditorium, Madison Heights, Michigan

American Institute of Architects, Michigan Chapter – Honor Award, 2004
Madison High School Auditorium, Madison Heights, Michigan

American Institute of Architects, Detroit Chapter – Honor Award, 2004
Adrian Dominican Sisters holy Rosary Chapel Renovations, Adrian, Michigan

The Engineering Society of Detroit – Construction and Design Award, 2004
Adrian Dominican Sisters holy Rosary Chapel Renovations, Adrian, Michigan

American Institute of Architects, Detroit Chapter – Honor Award, 2004
Detroit Public Schools Central Maintenance Building, Detroit, Michigan

Associated General Contractors of America – Build Michigan Award, 2003
IHM Motherhouse Renovation Project, Monroe, Michigan

American Institute of Architects, Michigan Chapter – Honor Award, 2003
Environmental interpretive Center, University of Michigan Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan

National Trust for Historic Preservation – Honor Award, 2003
The Inn on Ferry Street, Detroit, Michigan

Masonry Construction Magazine – Historic Preservation Project of the Year, 2003
The Fort Mackinac Wall Restoration, Mackinac Island, Michigan

Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association – Michigan Steel Award, 2001
Joseph L. Heirman University Center, Bay de Noc Community College, Escanada, Michigan

The Engineering Society of Detroit – Historical Award, 2001
The Michigan Stove, Michigan Fair Grounds, Detroit, Michigan

The Engineering Society of Detroit – Outstanding Achievement Award for Building Design and Construction, 1999
EPA National Vehicle Fuel Emissions Office, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ambassador Bridge Gateway Project, Detroit, Michigan – First Place, 1998
Bagley Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Design Competition, Detroit, Michigan

National Trust for Historic Preservation – National Preservation Honor Award, 1989
Restoration of the Michigan State Capitol, Lansing, Michigan

Progressive Architecture – Design Award, 1989
Colton Palms, Colton, California

American Institute of Steel Construction Architectural Award of Excellence – Outstanding Design in Structural Steel, 1987
Industrial Technology Institute, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Prestressed Concrete Institute – Excellence in Architecture and Engineering Design for Using Precast and Prestressed Concrete, 1976
Center for Creative Studies College of Arts & Crafts, Detroit, Michigan

American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan – Eminent Conceptor Award, 1976
Systems development of a modular precast concrete structure for the Center for Creative Studies Society of Arts & Crafts in Detroit, Michigan.

American Concrete Institute, Michigan Chapter – The Arthur Y. Moy Memorial Award, 1974
Outsntanding service in the field of concrete technology.

Progressive Architecture – Design Award, 1972
Tennis, Handball, & Swim Club, Plymouth, Michigan