Recognition
Since its inception in 2007 DIGSAU has received over 60 local, state, and regional and national design awards from the American Institute of Architects. In 2017, the firm was recognized by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) with the Firm Award. In 2013 the Architectural League of New York named one of North America’s “Emerging Voices” and the Philadelphia Chapter of the AIA recognized the firm in 2010 with the Philadelphia Emerging Architecture Prize.
Each of these recognized projects represent unique collaboration with the clients we serve and include the contributions of multi-disciplinary teams with architects, engineers, not-for-profit organizations, graphic designers, font designers, landscape architects, farmers, artists, fabricators, manufacturers, and contractors.
Awards
2023 Silver Medal: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: The Clay Studio
2023 Honor Award: PA, American Institute of Architects: Class Of 1986 Fitness and Wellness Center
2023 Honor Award: Philadelphia Chapter, American Institute of Architects: The Clay Studio
2023 Merit Award: Philadelphia Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Francis M. Maguire Art Museum
2023 Grand Jury Award, Preservation Alliance, Arts Cafe Renovation and Expansion
2023 Grand Jury Award, Preservation Alliance, The Arsenal
2022 Groundbreaker Award: Green Build United: Iovance Biotherapeutics
2022 Honor Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Barnegat House
2022 Merit Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Gettysburg Montessori
2022 Merit Award: Philadelphia Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Gettysburg Montessori
2022 Merit Award: Philadelphia Chapter, American Institute of Architects: The Cooper
2022 Merit Award: Philadelphia Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Barnegat House
2022 Merit Award: Philadelphia Chapter, American Institute of Architects: The Cove
2021 Honor Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: The Cooper
2021 Honor Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: The Cove
2021 ULI Excellence Award: Discovery Center
2021 US Woodworks Design Awards - Institutional Wood Design: The Discovery Center
2020 AIA National Housing Award, American Institute of Architects: PPR Apartments
2020 Residential Architect Design Awards, Architecture Magazine: PPR Apartments
2020 Silver Medal: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: The Jefferson School
2020 Bronze Award: Philadelphia Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Edible Garden and Classroom
2020 Bronze Award: Philadelphia Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Library Playspaces
2020 Bronze Award: Philadelphia Chapter, American Institute of Architects: The Jefferson School
2019 Gold Medal: Philadelphia Chapter, American Institute of Architects: PPR Apartments
2019 Honor Award: Philadelphia Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Discovery Center
2019 Bronze Award: Tri-States (NY, PA, NJ), American Institute of Architects: Discovery Center
2019 Bronze Award: Tri-States (NY, PA, NJ), American Institute of Architects: Edible Garden and Classroom
2019 Honor Award: Tri-States (NY, PA, NJ), American Institute of Architects: WP Point
2019 Honor Award: Tri-States (NY, PA, NJ), American Institute of Architects: PPR Apartments
2019 Bronze Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Discovery Center
2019 Bronze Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Edible Garden and Classroom
2019 Honor Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Library Playspaces
2019 Honor Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: WP Point
2019 Design Award: Southwest Florida Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Private Residence
2018 Siver Medal: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: PPR Apartments
2018 Bronze Medal: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: The Study
2018 Bronze Medal: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Ozark Podium
2018 Honor Award: Phila Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Ozark Podium
2018 Merit Award: Phila Chapter, American Institute of Architects: WP Point
2018 Community Design Award: Phila Chapter, American Institute of Architects: WPYSF
2018 National Wood Design Awards-Institutional Wood Design: Wood Products Council: Base Camp Delta
2018 Outstanding Team Award (Firm): The Community Design Collaborative: WPYSF
2017 AIA PA Firm Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects
2017 Honor Award: Quad States (NY, PA, CT, NJ), American Institute of Architects: Base Camp Delta
2017 Honor Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: The Global Learning Center
2017 Honor Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Base Camp Delta
2017 Honor Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: The Discovery Center
2017 Honor Award: Phila Chapter, American Institute of Architects: The Study
2017 Honor Award: Phila Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Base Camp Delta
2017 Honor Award: Phila Chapter, American Institute of Architects: The Discovery Center
2017 Divine Detail Award: Phila Chapter, American Institute of Architects: 351 Rouse
2017 Firms Fostering Emerging Professionals Recognition: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects
2016 Merit Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: The Philadelphia Union Training Center
2016 Merit Award: Phila Chapter, American Institute of Architects: The Global Learning Center
2016 Divine Detail Award: Phila Chapter, American Institute of Architects: TerraCurtain
2015 Silver Medal: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Bigham Leatherberry Wise Place
2015 Honor Award: Phila Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Bigham Leatherberry Wise Place
2015 Honor Award: Phila Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Matchbox
2015 Honor Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Frankford Friends School
2015 Merit Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Matchbox
2015 Merit Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: 201 Rouse Boulevard
2015 Merit Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Schuler Residence
2015 Divine Detail Award: Phila Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Matchbox
2014 Gold Medal: Phila Chapter, American Institute of Architects: CTEC
2014 Merit Award: Phila Chapter, American Institute of Architects: 150 Rouse Boulevard
2014 Merit Award: Phila Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Dogfish Head Warehouse
2014 Honor Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: CTEC
2013 Emerging Voices: The Architectural League of New York
2013 Honor Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Pavilion & Garden at Sister Cities Park
2013 Honor Award: Phila Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Frankford Friends School
2013 Honor Award: Phila Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Pavilion & Garden at Sister Cities Park
2013 Merit Award: Phila Chapter, American Institute of Architects: Schuler Residence
2013 Brick in Architecture Award: Brick Industry Association: Campus Bookstore & Development Office
2012 Merit Award: Phila Chapter: American Institute of Architects: Campus Bookstore/Development Office
2011 Merit Award: PA Chapter: American Institute of Architects: Pavilion & Garden at Sister Cities Park
2010 Honor Award: Phila Chapter: American Institute of Architects: Pavilion & Garden at Sister Cities Park
2010 Merit Award: Phila Chapter: American Institute of Architects: Oxford Lamp Factory
2010 Philadelphia Emerging Architecture Prize: Philadelphia Chapter, American Institute of Architects
2010 Citywide Storefront Award: Philadelphia Commerce Department: Philadelphia Suzuki Piano Academy
2008 Silver Medal: Phila Chapter, American Institute of Architects: CTEC
2008 Honor Award: Society of American Registered Architects, PA: CTEC
2007 Merit Award: PA Chapter, American Institute of Architects: CTEC
Exhibitions
2017 Temple University Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
2014 Broad Museum, East Lansing, MI: EL2030
2013 Center for Architecture, Philadelphia, PA, Philly Green
2013 Temple University Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia, PA
2010 Center for Architecture, Philadelphia, PA: Philadelphia Emerging Architecture Prize
2010 Infill Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA: Industrial Sites
2009 DesignPhiladelphia, Philadelphia, PA: Fertile Ground
2009 Marywood University, Scranton, PA: BUILD!
2008 Delaware College of Art & Design, Wilmington, DE: Nine Designers From the Northeast
2008 Architecture Center Houston & Rice Design Alliance, Houston, TX: 99k House Exhibition
DIGSAU
340 North 12th Street
Suite 421
Philadelphia, PA 19107
v 215.627.0808
Job Posting: Architectural Designer
We are seeking a full-time architectural designer with exceptional graphic and illustration skills as well as drafting abilities. The roles and responsibilities of the Architectural Designer position include broad exposure to many aspects of project design and delivery, including participation in developing design concepts, creating presentation materials, working on construction documents, and assisting in construction administration. The candidate must be adaptable and able to work to prioritizing tasks with Project Architect supervision; demonstrate an imaginative, creative and innovative design solutions to technical problems; be flexible, a motivated multi-tasker, detail-oriented, and a hard-working team player. View full role description here.
If you would like to be considered for an internship or full-time position, e-mail a cover letter, resume, references and portfolio to employment@digsau.com as one PDF document. Please limit attachments to 2MB. We will respond to you should the appropriate opportunity be available. No phone calls please.