AWARD HIGHLIGHTS:
The Texas Society of Architects awards the 2021 Medal for Lifetime Achievement was awarded to David Richter, FAIA and Elizabeth Chu Richter, FAIA.
"Partners in life and work for over four decades, David Richter, FAIA, and Elizabeth Chu Richter, FAIA, have made an indelible mark on the architectural profession and the state of Texas. Their firm, Richter Architects, is a globally recognized design and sustainability leader whose work reflects intrinsic natural beauty, function, and cultural pride. " by the Texas Society of Architects.
Richter Architects received The 2020 AIA COTE® Top Ten Award for US Land Port of Entry, Columbus, New Mexico.
The COTE® Top Ten Awards is the industry’s best-known awards program for sustainable design excellence. Each year, ten innovative projects earn the prize for setting the standard in design and sustainability.
Richter Architects wins AIA New Mexico 2020 Honor Award Design Award.
Richter Architects received a design award from AIA New Mexico for US Land Port of Entry, Columbus, New Mexico.
Richter Architects wins Texas Society of Architects’ 2020 Design Award.
Richter Architects received a design award from Texas Society of Architects for US Land Port of Entry, Columbus, New Mexico.
Richter Architects wins AIA International Region Design Award 2019.
In Shanghai, China, Richter Architects received a design award from AIA International Region for the new Visitor Center at the American Cemetery in Manila, Philippines.
Richter Architects wins five Design Awards 2019.
At the AIA Corpus Christi’s triennial design awards celebration, Richter Architects won five design awards, including the top Award of Excellence and the People's Choice Award.
Richter Architects named “100 architects of the Year” 2018 by Korean Institute of Architects
Richter Architects wins Design Awards 2016.
Richter Architects received all three juried design awards and the People's Choice award presented by the Triennial AIA Corpus Christi Design Awards program.
National President of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), 2015.
Elizabeth Chu Richter, FAIA was elected and served as national president of the American Institute of Architects in 2015. Elizabeth was the fourth women to serve in AIA's 158 year history and the first woman from Texas.
Architecture Firm Award, Texas Society of Architects, 2011.
The statewide award is the highest award bestowed upon a firm in recognition for consistently producing distinguished architecture and for the firm's contribution to the profession and to the community.
PROJECT AWARD
LIST OF AWARD and RECOGNITION:
2023 Texas Society of Architects 25-Year Award | Brooks County Safety Rest Area, Falfurrias, TX
2022 Honor Award for Architecture, U.S. General Services Administration | US Land Port of Entry, Columbus, NM
2022 Honor Award for Landscape Architecture, U.S. General Services Administration | US Land Port of Entry, Columbus, NM
2022 AIA Corpus Christi Award of Excellence | Indian Point Pavilion, Portland, Texas
2022 AIA Corpus Christi Award of Excellence | US Land Port of Entry, Columbus, NM
2022 AIA Corpus Christi Award of Merit | Manila American Cemetery Visitor Center, Manila, Philippines
2022 AIA Corpus Christi Award of Merit | Del Mar College General Academics and Music Building II, Corpus Christi, TX
2022 AIA Corpus Christi Mayor’s Choice Award | Del Mar College General Academics and Music Building II, Corpus Christi, TX
2022 Brick in Architecture Bronze Award | Del Mar College General Academics and Music Building II, Corpus Christi, TX
2021 Brick in Architecture Awards – Bronze Educational | Del Mar Academic and Music Phase 2, Corpus Christi, TX
2021 Brick in Architecture Awards – Bronze Commercial | Port of Corpus Christi Office Building, Corpus Christi , TX
2020 Brick in Architecture Awards – The Best in Class Winners Commercial | US Land Port of Entry, Columbus, New Mexico
AIA Corpus Christi Inaugural - Firm of the Year 2020
2020 AIA COTE® Top Ten Award | US Land Port of Entry, Columbus, New Mexico
Texas Society of Architects’ 2020 Design Award | US Land Port of Entry, Columbus, New Mexico
AIA New Mexico 2020 Honor Award | US Land Port of Entry, Columbus, New Mexico
AIA International Region Award 2019 | Manila American Cemetery Visitor Center, Manila, Philippines
AIA Corpus Christi Award of Excellence 2019 | TxDOT West Pecos County Safety Rest Area, Fort Stockton, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi People's Choice Award 2019 | TxDOT West Pecos County Safety Rest Area, Fort Stockton, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Award of Merit 2019 | Voestalpine Administration Building, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Award of Merit 2019 | United States Port of Entry Tornillo, El Paso, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Award of Merit 2019 | San Patricio Municipal Water District, San Patricio County, Tx
“100 architects of the Year”2018 | Korean Institute of Architects
AIA Corpus Christi Honor Award 2016 | Pacific Combat Zone - Phase 1, Fredericksburg, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Merit Award 2016 | Del Mar Music Building Phase 1, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Merit Award 2016 | Turpin West House, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi People's Choice Award 2016 | Rose House, Wimberley, Tx
AGC Texas Building Branch Outstanding Construction Award 2015 | Voestalpine Administration Building, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Citation Award 2013 | U.S. Port of Entry at Ysleta, El Paso, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Citation Award 2013 | University of Texas Marine Science Institute, National Estuarine Research Reserve, Port Aransas, Tx
Texas Society of Architects 2011 | Architecture Firm Award
National Brick in Architecture Bronze Award 2010 | Rose Haggar Park Pavilion, Dallas, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Citation Award 2009 | Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Citation Award 2009 | Del Mar Health Sciences and Technology Center, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Honor Award 2009 | National Museum of the Pacific War, Fredericksburg, Tx
TASA/TASB Award for Design/Value/Public Participation 2009 - West Oso High School, Corpus Christi, Tx
National Brick in Architecture Gold Award 2007 | Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Tx
National Brick in Architecture Gold Award 2006 | Oak Park Elementary School, Corpus Christi, Tx
TASB/TASA Citation Awards 2006 | Oak Park Elementary School, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Honor Award 2005 | Regional Transportation Authority Southside Transfer Station, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Honor Award 2005 | Oak Park Elementary School, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Merit Award 2005 | Texas Travel Information Center Amarillo, Amarillo, Tx
Texas Society of Architects Honor Award 2004 | Texas Travel Information Center Amarillo, Amarillo, Tx
National Brick in Architecture Award 2003 | Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Honor Award 2002 | Kenedy County Safety Rest Area, Kenedy County, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Merit Award 2002 | Mustang Island Episcopal Conference Center, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Citation Award 2002 | Mustang Island Episcopal Conference Center, Corpus Christi, Tx
Texas Society of Architects Honor Award 2002 | Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, Corpus Christi, Tx
Texas Society of Architects Honor Award 2002 | Kenedy County Safety Rest Area, Kenedy County, Tx
Texas Society of Architects Honor Award 2002 | Brooks County Safety Rest Area, Brooks County, Tx
Brick in Architecture Award, 2001 | Brooks County Safety Rest Area, Brooks County, Tx
National American Institute of Architects Honor 1999 | Brooks County Safety Rest Area, Brooks County, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Honor Award 1999 | Crocker House, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Merit Award 1999 | Grace Presbyterian Church, Corpus Christi, Tx
Texas Society of Architects Honor Award 1998 | Brooks County Safety Rest Area, Brooks County, Tx
Texas Society of Architects Honor Award 1997 | Mark & Janet Hulings Gatehouse Studio and Renovation, Corpus Christi, Tx
NEA/U.S. Department of Transportation Honor Award 1995 | Staples Street Bus Stops, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Honor Award 1995 | Citizens Bank, Staples Branch, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Honor Award 1995 | First Baptist Church, Education Addition, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Honor Award 1995 | Rangel Residence, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Merit Award 1995 | Falfurrias State Bank, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Citation Award 1991 | Corpus Christi Public Library - Greenwood Branch Addition, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Honor Award 1991 | St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Merit Award 1991 | Del Mar College Fine Arts Center, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Citation Award 1991 | The Bank of Corpus Christi - Esplanade, Corpus Christi, Tx
Texas Society of Architect Honor Award 1990 | St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Corpus Christi, Tx
TASA/TASB/TSA Exhibit of TSA Honor Award 1988 | Menger School Addition & Renovation, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Honor Award 1988 | Richter House, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Merit Award 1988 | YWCA of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Citation Award 1988 | Nueces County Community Center, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Citation Award 1988 | Corpus Christi City Hall, Corpus Christi, Tx
Corpus Christi Landmark Commission Award 1986 | The Water Street Market, Corpus Christi, Tx
Texas Society of Architects Jury Commendation 1986 | La Perla Gallery, Corpus Christi, Tx
Texas Society of Architects Jury Commendation 1986 | Water Street Market, Corpus Christi, Tx
Corpus Christi Landmark Commission Award 1985 | The Guaranty Title Building, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Honor Award 1985 | Las Palmas Shopping Center, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Honor Award 1985 | La Perla Gallery, Corpus Christi, Tx
AIA Corpus Christi Merit Award 1985 | The Water Street Market, Corpus Christi, Tx