Three SK&A-supported developments were honored at the 2025 Gold Nugget Awards, which recognize the industry’s most innovative and inspiring architectural design, planning, and development work across the United States and internationally. Presented as part of the Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC), this year’s program drew hundreds of entries across more than 50 categories.
Award-Winning Projects:
Reservoir District | Washington, DC
Grand Award: Best Infill Site Plan Solution
The large-scale redevelopment brings together residential, medical, and open space uses on a former reservoir site adjacent to Howard University Hospital. Designed by Perkins Eastman and developed by a joint team from EYA, Jair Lynch, and Trammell Crow, the neighborhood plan combines market-rate and affordable housing, new healthcare facilities, and public access to previously closed-off land. SK&A is pleased to be working with mv+a Architects on the design development of Parcels 2 and 4. Our project team includes Josh Woolcock, PE, LEED AP, Nima Arjomandnia, PE, PMP, and Aaron Snyder, PE.
Station U & O | Washington, DC
Award: Best Affordable Housing Community – 100 du/acre or more
Located in DC’s Shaw neighborhood, the project delivers 110 affordable apartments and vibrant ground-floor retail on a long-vacant parcel. Designed by Grimm + Parker Architects for developer Parcel 42 LLC and built by Davis Construction, the project showcases sustainable, community-centered design. SK&A’s team included Scott Stewart, PE, SE, Aaron Snyder, PE, and Zachary Shugart, EIT.
The Landing | Alexandria, VA
Merit Award: Best Service Enriched 55+ Community – IL/AL/Memory Care
The Landing is a service-enriched senior community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Designed by Perkins Eastman and developed by Silverstone Healthcare Company, the project brings warmth, hospitality, and healthcare into a unified living experience. Whiting-Turner served as general contractor, with structural engineering provided by SK&A’s Scott Stewart, PE, SE, and Sebastian Jongerius, PE.
Learn more: https://www.pcbc.com/pcbc2025/Public/Content.aspx?ID=2753
