Our honors and awards.
2021
American Institute of Architects Central Oklahoma Chapter
Solomon Andrew Layton Award - Firm of the Year
MA+ Architecture · Oklahoma City · OK
American School & University Architecture Portfolio
Outstanding Design
Enid High Competitive Gym and PAC · Enid · OK
Association for Learning Environments Southern Region
Project of Distinction
Positive Tomorrows · Oklahoma City · OK
Journal Record Reader Rankings Finalist
Best Architecture Firm
MA+ Architecture · Oklahoma City · OK
Journal Record Reader Rankings Finalist
Best Interior Design Firm
MA+ Architecture · Oklahoma City · OK
Journal Record Reader Rankings Finalist
Best Overall Leadership
MA+ Architecture · Oklahoma City · OK
Journal Record Reader Rankings Finalist
Best Place to Work
MA+ Architecture · Oklahoma City · OK
Expertise Top 14
Best Interior Designers in Oklahoma City
2020
Association for Learning Environments
James D. MacConnell Award Finalist
Positive Tomorrows · Oklahoma City · OK
OKC Beautiful
Community Spirit Award
Together Square · Oklahoma City · OK
AGC of Oklahoma
$20M - $50M Education Award
Enid High Competitive Gym & Performing Arts Center · Enid · OK
American School and University Architectural Portfolio
Enid High Competitive Gym and PAC · Enid · OK
American Institute of Architects Central Oklahoma Chapter
People's Choice Award
Positive Tomorrows · Oklahoma City · OK
American Institute of Architects Central Oklahoma Chapter
People's Choice Award
Edward Jones Office Marland Building · Ponca City · OK
Learning By Design Architectural Awards Showcase
Outstanding Project for High School
Enid High Competitive Gym and PAC · Enid · OK
Learning By Design Architectural Awards Showcase
Citation of Excellence for Early Childhood School / Elementary School
Positive Tomorrows · Oklahoma City · OK
American School and University Educational Interiors Showcase
Gold Citation for Common Areas
Positive Tomorrows · Oklahoma City · OK
Shaw Contract Design Awards
2020 Final Winner
Positive Tomorrows · Oklahoma City · OK
Engineering News Record's Best Projects
Award of Merit
Positive Tomorrows · Oklahoma City · OK
Signature Class XXXVIII · Leadership Oklahoma City
Heath Tate · AIA · Principal Architect · Partner
Leadership Norman Class 20 · Norman Chamber of Commerce
Gary Armbruster · AIA · ALEP · Principal Architect · Partner
Fast Company's World Changing Ideas
Honorable Mention in Art & Design
Positive Tomorrows · Oklahoma City · OK
Starnet Commercial Flooring Design Awards
Bronze People's Choice
Positive Tomorrows · Oklahoma City · OK
Expertise Top 14
Best Interior Designers in Oklahoma City
OIDC Oklahoma Interior Design Awards
Best in Show
Ida Freeman Elementary Media Center · Edmond · OK
OIDC Oklahoma Interior Design Awards
Best in K-12 Education
Ida Freeman Elementary Media Center · Edmond · OK
2019
American School and University Educational Interiors Showcase
Outstanding Design Award for Libraries/Media Centers
Ida Freeman Elementary Media Center · Edmond · OK
The Journal Record Reader Rankings 2019
Best Architectural Firm
The Journal Record Reader Rankings 2019
Best Interior Design Firm
Leadership AIA Graduate · Class IV
Trisha Rawlings · AIA · NCARB · Associate · Project Architect
Learning By Design Architectural Awards Showcase
Outstanding Project for Early Childhood School / Elementary School
Ida Freeman Elementary Media Center · Edmond · OK
Leadership Norman Class 19 · Norman Chamber of Commerce
Hooman Torabi · Associate AIA · Project Manager
Norman Chamber of Commerce
Greenovation Award · Small Business Recycling
Expertise Top 16
Best Interior Designers in Oklahoma City
2018
The Journal Record Reader Rankings 2018
Top 3 Best Architects in Oklahoma
American School and University Educational Interiors Showcase
Outstanding Design Award for Classrooms
Norman High School · Freshmen & Career Academies · Norman · OK
American School and University Educational Interiors Showcase
Outstanding Design Award for Interior Renovation
University of Oklahoma · Downtown MBA Renovation · Oklahoma City · OK
Leadership AIA Graduate · Class III
Marcia Gallant · AIA · CDT · LEED AP · Senior Associate · Project Architect
Norman Chamber of Commerce
Greenovation Award · Small Business Recycling
Expertise Top 16
Best Interior Designers in Oklahoma City
NCAA.COM
Best Division II College Arenas
Pioneer Cellular Event Center · Weatherford · Oklahoma
2017
Vision Flooring Award
Canadian Valley Technology Center · El Reno · OK
Learning By Design Architectural and Interior Design Awards
Citation of Excellence for Specialized Educational Facility / Voc-Ed
Canadian Valley Technology Center · El Reno · OK
American School and University Educational Interiors Showcase
Outstanding Design Award for Technology Centers
Canadian Valley Technology Center · El Reno · OK
Association for Learning Environments
Service Citation Award
Gary Armbruster
LOYAL Class XII · Leadership Oklahoma City
Justin Mitchell · AIA · NCARB · Project Architect · Associate
Expertise Top 16
Best Interior Designers in Oklahoma City
2016
University of Oklahoma College of Architecture
Outstanding Alumni Award Recipient
Heath Tate · AIA · Principal Architect · Partner
Expertise Top 16
Best Interior Designers in Oklahoma City
OSSBA People's Choice Award
Mustang Event Center · Mustang · OK
Beacon Award Recipient
Charitable Influence for our
"Architects for Education" program.
American School and University Educational Interiors Showcase
Outstanding Design Award
Norman High School Freshman and Career Academies · Norman · OK
American School and University Educational Interiors Showcase
Outstanding Design Award
Mustang Event Center · Mustang · OK
Leadership AIA Graduate
Justin Mitchell · AIA · Project Architect
2015
OKC.BIZ Top Forty Under 40
Marcia Gallant · AIA · Senior Associate · Project Architect
2014
AGC of Oklahoma
2014 Build Oklahoma Awards
State Senate Assembly Room · Oklahoma State Capitol
American Institute of Architects Central Oklahoma Chapter
Merit Award & People's Choice Award
State Senate Assembly Room · Oklahoma State Capitol
Leadership Norman Graduate
Heath Tate · AIA · Principal Architect · Partner
Engineering News-Record
Texas and Louisiana "Top 20 Under 40"
Marcia Gallant · AIA · Senior Associate · Project Architect
2013
Metro 50 Award
Awarded to MA+ Architecture for being one of the fastest growing companies.
Leadership Oklahoma Graduate
Gary Armbruster · AIA · ALEP · Principal Architect · Partner
2011
Beacon Award Finalist
2010
Metro 50 Award
Awarded to MA+ Architecture for being one of the fastest growing companies.
2009
Metro 50 Award
Awarded to MA+ Architecture for being one of the fastest growing companies.
2007
Association of General Contractors of Oklahoma "Build Oklahoma Award"
Awarded to Manhattan Construction Company for the Oklahoma State Art Collection Gallery and Capitol Visitor Center.
2006
ORPS Athletic Facility of the Year
Health and Wellness Center · Southwestern Oklahoma State University
2005
American Institute of Architects Central Oklahoma Chapter
Firm of the Year
2001
University of Oklahoma College of Architecture
Outstanding Service Award Recipient
Heath Tate · AIA · Principal Architect · Partner
1997
Historic Preservation and Landmark Commission Award
St. Joseph Old Cathedral · Oklahoma City · OK
1995
American Institute of Architects Central Oklahoma Chapter
Special Award
Renovation of the Oklahoma State Capitol.
Historic Interiors Preservation Award
Senate Chamber · Oklahoma State Capitol
1991
Governor's Art Award
Special Recognition Award
1990
American School and University Educational Design Award
Clinton Middle School · Clinton · OK
1977
American Institute of Architects Oklahoma Chapter
Merit Award
Oklahoma Legislative Conference Room · Oklahoma State Capitol
American Institute of Steel Architectural Award of Excellence
House of Representatives and State Conference Facilities · Oklahoma State Capitol