The Local Project – High Desert Retreat
Maddison Cochran writes about the High Desert Retreat for The Local Project.
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The Local Project – Trestle Post
Erin Crowden writes about the Trestle Residence for The Local Project.
Architectural Record features the UVA Contemplative Commons, January 2026
Josephine Minutillo captures the spirit of the Contemplative Commons in, “A Building and Site for Contemplative Practice, by Aidlin Darling Design, Takes Shape at the University of Virginia,” (Architectural Record, January 2026).
American By Design features the Prow
The Prow is featured in America ByDesign Season 4 Episode 10, which premiered on CBS News, and is now available through the AIA Resource Center.
Pavilion for Music and Meditation wins Architecture Masterprize and American Architecture Award from Chicago Athenaeum
The Pavilion for Music and Meditation receives two architectural honors: an “American Architecture Award” from the Chicago Athenaeum, and a “Small Architecture Award” from The Architecture Masterprize.
The Prow Interior Design Magazine Best of the Best 2025
Interior Design marked the 20th anniversary of the Best of Year Awards with a special commendation, the “Best of the Best Awards,” recognizing the most iconic projects of the past two decades. The Prow is included among the honorees.
Wine Spectator on Robert Mondavi Winery Renovation
In “Reimagining—and Restoring—a Napa Icon: Robert Mondavi Winery’s Renovation,” Mitch Frank explores how the ongoing transformation honors the vision of Robert Mondavi and his original architect, Clifford May, for Wine Spectator.
SARA National Wins 2025
The Society of American Registered Architects’ national awards program has recognized the Stags Leap Residence with a Merit Award, and the Pavilion for Music & Meditation with a Design Excellence Award.
Forbes Top Hospitality Architects 2026
Forbes selects Aidlin Darling Design for the 2026 “America’s Top Hospitality Architects + Designers,” an editor-vetted list recognizing architectural excellence in the fine-dining and luxury segments of the hospitality industry.
Dwell Chicken Coop Diana Budds
In “How They Pulled It Off,” Diana Budds tells the story of the Rosa Parks Elementary School Chicken Coop for Dwell.