IS Architecture is honored to receive the Kitchen of the Year award from San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles Magazine. “Fate took over when the homeowners met Ione R. Stiegler, an architect honored for historic preservation by the American Institute of Architects’ Distinguished Practice Award.” Ione and Project Manager Robert Davidson worked closely with the clients to reconfigure and open up the space; creating a livable design with function and style, while maintaining the historic character and integrity of the house, is the true hallmark of this kitchen remodel.

The magazine (June issue) is out on newsstands now, or you can read the full article here.

We are so excited to have been selected as a recipient of two prestigious 2015 SOHO People in Preservation Awards! This year, IS Architecture is being honored for the Rehabilitation of the UCSD Audrey Geisel University House in La Jolla, California. The jury commended the research and efforts that went into paying proper respect to the site as a Native American Sanctified Cemetery. It was also noted how IS Architecture went above and beyond in reconstructing original elements, while balancing the complex contemporary needs of the University of California, San Diego and its Chancellor.

The second award is given in honor of homeowners Anne and Richard Kruse, for their commitment to historic preservation in the addition to their 1946 early Mid-Century Modern home in La Jolla. They wanted to retain the historic character and integrity of the home, originally built by William Kesling, a notable builder of modernist houses.

This brings our SOHO award count up to 6!

In September 2014, IS Architecture received a California Preservation Foundation Award for the Historic Rehabilitation of the UCSD Audrey Geisel University House. This marks our 9th CPF Award!

The California Preservation Design Awards is a statewide hallmark, showcasing preservation design excellence by firms and individuals.  The California Preservation Foundation celebrates and recognizes exemplary work in historic preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, sustainability, studies, reports and other significant categories in the preservation field through the Preservation Design Awards.