BBN Architects has been recognized for design excellence for the following projects:

2024 Merit Award

AIA Kansas
Diamond Creek Lodge
Wilsey, Kansas

2021 Award of Excellence

Associated General Contractors of Kansas, Inc
Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity
Manhattan, Kansas

2021 Award of Excellence

Associated General Contractors of Kansas, Inc
Varney & Associates
Manhattan, Kansas

2021 Historic Preservation Building Award; Community Enhancement

The Manhattan/Riley County Preservation Alliance
Little Batch Bakery
Manhattan, Kansas

2021 Historic Preservation Building Award; Whole Building Renovation

The Manhattan/Riley County Preservation Alliance
401 Poyntz
Manhattan, Kansas

2021 Historic Preservation Building Award; Infill

The Manhattan/Riley County Preservation Alliance
Varney & Associates
Manhattan, Kansas

2021 Historic Preservation Building Award; Whole Building Renovation

The Manhattan/Riley County Preservation Alliance
Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity
Manhattan, Kansas

2019 Water for 2060 Award

State of Oklahoma
Coffee Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility Administration/Laboratory Building
Edmond, Oklahoma

2019 Capstone Award; Multi-Family Housing

The Kansas City Business Journal
The Kessler at Meadowbrook Park, Landscape sub-consultant
Prairie Village, Kansas

2019 Historic Preservation Building Award; Addition

The Manhattan/Riley County Preservation Alliance
Theta Xi Fraternity
Manhattan, Kansas

2019 Historic Preservation Building Award; Infill

The Manhattan/Riley County Preservation Alliance
1026 Yuma Street Private Residence
Manhattan, Kansas

2017 Building of the Year, President's Award

Behlen Building Systems
Howie's Student Activity Center - Manhattan Christian College
Manhattan, Kansas

2016 Award of Excellence

Associated General Contractors of Kansas, Inc
Tallgrass Taphouse
Manhattan, Kansas

2015 Merit Award

Design-Build Institute of America
Kansas Department of Agriculture Administrative Building
Manhattan, Kansas

2015 Award of Excellence

Associated General Contractors of Kansas, Inc.
Kansas Department of Agriculture Administrative Building
Manhattan, Kansas

2015 Best Performing LEED Building in the Region

U.S. Green Building Council
Helzberg Penguin Plaza
Kansas City, Missouri

2015 Award of Merit

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
Helzberg Penguin Plaza
Kansas City, Missouri

2015 Award of Excellence

Kan-Struct
Trotter Hall Veterinary Medical Library, Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas

2015 Award of Honor

Kan-Struct
4 Olives and 4 Cakes
Manhattan, Kansas

2015 Honor Award

American Society of Landscape Architects, Prairie Gateway Chapter
Blue Earth Plaza
Manhattan, Kansas

2015 Award of Excellence in Historic Preservation

The Manhattan/Riley County Preservation Alliance
Marshall Theatre Building Restoration
Manhattan, Kansas

2015 Preservation Merit Award for Excellence

Kansas Preservation Alliance
Marshall Theatre
Manhattan, Kansas

2012 Special Community Initiative Award

Missouri State Chapter of the American Planning Association
Hospital Hill Grocery Store Market Study
Kansas City, Missouri

2011 Project of the Year Award

Environment Category, Kansas City Metro Chapter
American Public Works Association
SE Campus Quadrant Urban Stormwater Management
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, Kansas

2010 Sustainable Success Stories

Mid-America Regional Council
Natural Storm Water Treatment System
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, Kansas

2009 Award for Excellence for Rehabilitation

Kansas Preservation Alliance
C.L. Hoover Opera House
Junction City, Kansas

2009 Merit Award for Excellence in Landscape Architecture

American Society of Landscape Architects,
Prairie Gateway Chapter
Sprint Center Arena
Kansas City, Missouri

2008 Merit Award for Excellence in Landscape Architecture

American Society of Landscape Architects,
Prairie Gateway Chapter
Kansas City Art Institute - East Gate
Kansas City, Missouri

2007 Award of Honor

Associated General Contractors of Kansas
Landmark National Bank
Topeka, Kansas

2005 Excellence in Architecture, Merit Award

AIA Kansas
Bus and Parking Operations Administrative Building
Kansas City International Airport
Kansas City, Missouri

2005 Gold Award for Graphics Excellence

American Advertising Federation Awards, 9th District
Kansas City International Airport Economy Parking Lot
Kansas City International Airport
Kansas City, Missouri

2004 Merit Award for Excellence in Landscape Architecture

American Society of Landscape Architects,
Prairie Gateway Chapter
Municipal Rose Garden Fountain
Jacob Loose Memorial Park
Kansas City, Missouri

2002 Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture

AIA Kansas
Manhattan Public Library Addition and Remodel
Manhattan, Kansas

2002 Citation Award for Excellence in Architecture

AIA Kansas
Eureka Valley Fire Station
Manhattan, Kansas

2002 Merit Award for Design Excellence

AIA Kansas
Horticultural Science Center
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, Kansas

2001 Honor Award for Art in Architecture

AIA Kansas City
Horticultural Science Center
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, Kansas

2001 Award for Excellence

Kansas Preservation Alliance
Chi Omega Sorority House Restoration
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

2001 Award for Excellence

Kansas Preservation Alliance
Downtown Redevelopment
Junction City, Kansas

2000 Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture

AIA Kansas
Manhattan City Hall Addition
Manhattan, Kansas

2000 Special Commendation for Community Commitment/Façade Restoration

AIA Kansas City
Downtown Revitalization
Junction City, Kansas

2000 Merit Award for Excellence in Architecture

AIA Kansas
Downtown Redevelopment
Junction City, Kansas

2000 Merit Award for Excellence in Landscape Architecture

American Society of Landscape Architects, Prairie Gateway Chapter
Clark’s Point at Case Park
Kansas City, Missouri

2000 Honorable Mention for Excellence in Landscape Architecture

American Society of Landscape Architects, Prairie Gateway Chapter
Wm. T. and Charlotte Crosby Kemper Memorial Fountain
Kansas City, Missouri

1999 Project of the Year

Kansas Chapter of the American Public Works Association
Manhattan City Hall Addition
Manhattan, Kansas

1999 Project of the Year

Historic Preservation, American Public Works Association
Downtown Redevelopment
Junction City, Kansas

1999 Project of the Year

Historic Preservation, Kansas Chapter of the American Public
Works Association Downtown Redevelopment
Junction City, Kansas

1999 Merit Award for Excellence in Architecture

Central States Region, AIA
Hale Library Addition/Farrell Library Renovation
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas

1999 Merit Award for Outstanding Professional Achievement

American Society of Landscape Architects,
Prairie Gateway Chapter
Legacy Park
Lee’s Summit, Missouri

1997 Award for Excellence in Architecture

AIA Kansas
Hale Library Addition/Farrell Library Renovation
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas

1997 Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture

AIA Kansas
King Estate Vineyards, Winery Complex
Eugene, Oregon

1997 Honor Award for Outstanding Professional Achievement

American Society of Landscape Architects,
Prairie Gateway Chapter
Kansas City Zoological Gardens
Garden of Life, World Gate Plaza
Kansas City, Missouri

1997 Urban Design Award of Merit

Kansas City, Missouri Municipal Arts Commission
Kansas City Zoological Gardens
Garden of Life, World Gate Plaza
Kansas City, Missouri

1997 Cornerstone Award

Kansas City, Missouri Economic Development Corporation
Kansas City Zoological Gardens
Garden of Life, World Gate Plaza
Kansas City, Missouri

1995 Cornerstone Award

Kansas City, Missouri Economic Development Corporation
The Children’s Fountain North
Kansas City, Missouri

1993 Urban Design Award of Merit

Kansas City, Missouri Municipal Arts Commission
Broadway Boulevard Streetscape, 37th - 39th Streets
Kansas City, Missouri

1992 Award for Excellence in Architecture AIA Kansas

Woodward Residence Columbia, Missouri

1992 Award for Excellence in Architecture AIA Kansas

Rock Creek Junior/Senior High School
Flush, Kansas

1992 Kansas Preservation Award

Kansas Preservation Alliance
Cottonwood Ranch
Studley, Kansas

1992 Kansas Preservation Award

Kansas Preservation Alliance
National Farms Building
Cottonwood Falls, Kansas

1992 Governors Award for Outstanding Building Renovation

Kansas Main Street Organization
National Farms Building
Cottonwood Falls, Kansas

1992 Kansas Preservation Award

Kansas Preservation Alliance
Eisenhower Hall, Flint Hills Job Corps Center
Manhattan, Kansas

1991 Award for Excellence in Architecture

AIA Kansas
St. Thomas More Catholic Church
Manhattan, Kansas

1991 Urban Design Award of Merit

Kansas City, Missouri Municipal Arts Commission
Garment District Place, Fountain and Plaza
Kansas City, Missouri

1991 Urban Design Award of Merit

Kansas City, Missouri Municipal Arts Commission
Mill Creek Park, 47th and J.C. Nichols Parkway
Kansas City, Missouri

1991 Kansas Preservation Award

Kansas Preservation Alliance
Elliott Building Renovation
Peabody, Kansas

1989 Award for Excellence in Architecture

AIA Kansas
Holton Hall Renovation, Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas

1989 Kansas Preservation Award

Kansas Preservation Alliance
Holton Hall Renovation, Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas

1988 Award for Excellence in Architecture

Central States Region, AIA
Anneberg Sports Park
Manhattan, Kansas

1988 City Public Improvement Award

Kansas Consulting Engineers
Anneberg Sports Park
Manhattan, Kansas

1988 Award for Excellence in Architecture

AIA Kansas
Anneberg Sports Park
Manhattan, Kansas

1987 Award for Excellence in Architecture

AIA Kansas
Weist Corner Building
Manhattan, Kansas
Diamond Creek Lodge AIA KS 2024