2025 North American Copper in Architecture Awards Announced

by David Flaherty | 9 July 2025 5:09 pm

A dome made out of copper in Birmingham, Ala., is one of the winners in the North American Copper in Architecture Awards. — The North American Copper in Architecture Awards were recently announced, honoring 10 projects, including the Temple Emanu-El Dome restoration in Birmingham, Ala.

A world-class museum upgrade, the restoration of a beloved century-old community landmark in a bustling urban setting, and the creation of an exquisite mountain retreat carved out of its rocky terrain: These are just three examples of the creativity and craftsmanship of the 10 winning entries in the 2025 North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA), presented by the Copper Development Association[2] (CDA).

The 18^th edition of NACIA upholds the tradition of celebrating copper design and craftsmanship in recent commercial and residential projects across North America. As was the case in 2008 when CDA introduced the awards, the submitted entries continue to feature architectural copper and copper alloys[3] used in roof systems, façades, and wall systems, as well as in custom-fabricated elements.

According to a press release, the 10 winners, selected from a large field of entries from the United States and Canada by an experienced panel of judges, represent the best of copper design and construction in new work and restoration. Evaluation criteria include copper system design, the integration of copper alloys with the overall building design, the craftsmanship of the installation, excellence in construction or restoration, and sustainable building strategies.

NEW CONSTRUCTION HONOREES

• 37 Hillside Senior Apartments | New York City
• New England Biolabs (NEB) Garden Site Facility Expansion | Ipswich, Mass.
• Portsmouth Abbey School Student Center | Portsmouth, R.I.
• Snowmass Retreat | Snowmass, Colo.
• The Spirit Garden | Toronto, Ont., Canada

RESTORATION HONOREES

• Hillsdale County Courthouse Restoration | Hillsdale, Mich.
• Magic Chef Mansion Restoration | St. Louis
• St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral | Chicago
• Temple Emanu-El Dome Restoration | Birmingham, Ala.
• The Frick Collection: Renovation and Enhancement Project — Reception Hall Copper Roof Replacement | New York City

“Again this year, we found ourselves inspired by the remarkable vision and craftsmanship displayed by our 10 award recipients,” says Larry Peters, CDA project manager, building construction. “The 2025 winners not only showcase copper’s enduring beauty and versatility, but also set new standards for innovation and excellence in architectural design.”

Full details and additional photos of the 2025 winners appear in CDA’s portfolio of architectural projects at https://copper.org/applications/architecture/awards/winners.php[4]

Endnotes:

[Image]: https://www.metalconstructionnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-09-163941.jpg
Copper Development Association: https://www.copper.org/
alloys: https://www.metalconstructionnews.com/?s=alloys
https://copper.org/applications/architecture/awards/winners.php: https://copper.org/applications/architecture/awards/winners.php

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