Awards & Recognitions
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2024
• AD&V is recognized among the Top 100 Architecture Engineering Firms for 2024 (84/110) by Building Design+Construction
• AD&V is recognized among the 2024 Top 300 Architecture Firms (221/300) in the United States by Architectural Record
• AD&V was recognized as one of Inc.'s Best Workplaces for 2024
• AD&V was recognized with a 2024 High Performer Project Management Award by Monograph
• AD&V was recognized among the Top 80 Senior Living Facility Architecture Firms (27/91) for 2023 by Building Design+Construction
• AD&V was recognized as a 2024 Top Impact Company (101/185) by the Real Leaders Impact Awards
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2023
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized among the Top 65 Airport Facility Architecture Firms for 2023 by Building Design+Construction
Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz, FAIA, received the “JUNTOS POR PUERTO RICO” award by the Puerto Rico Builders Association
Carla Joan González & Estefanía Alejandro were recognized among the ENR Southeast’s 2024 Top Young Professionals
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized among the Top 115 Architecture Engineering Firms for 2023 by Building Design+Construction
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized among the Top 225 International Design Firms in 2023 by ENR
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized among the 2023 Top 300 Architecture Firms in the United States by Architectural Record
Cristina Villalón is recognized as a 2023 USA SDG Pioneer for Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises by the United Nations Global Compact USA Network
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized among the Top Design Firms by the 2023 Hotel Management Survey
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized as an AIA Florida 2023 Design Awards Recipient in the Unbuilt Citation Award for the Waterfront Project
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized among the ENR Southeast Top Design Firms in 2023
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2022
Bayshore Villas wins a 2022 Multi-Housing News Excellence Award | Gold Award in the Development & Design: Affordable Category
Residence Inn by Marriott wins the 2022 Tourism Impact Award by the Puerto Rico Builders Association
Repair, Reconstruction & Relocation Housing Program (R-3) wins the 2022 Disaster Recovery Reconstruction Impact Award by the Puerto Rico Builders Association
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized among the Top 110 Architecture/Engineering Firms for 2022 by Building Design+Construction
Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz was elevated to a member of the AIA College of Fellows
Bayshore Villas is recognized as a Project of the Year Finalist in ULI’s 2022 Vision Awards
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized among the 2022 Top 300 Architecture Firms in the United States by Architectural Record
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized among the Top 225 International Design Firms in 2022 by ENR
Carla Joan González was recognized as a 2022 SDG Pioneer Finalist by the United Nations Global Compact USA Network
Monique Lugo-López was elected as the 2022 President of the American Institute of Architects Puerto Rico Chapter
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2021
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized as the the second largest Architectural Services Firm in Puerto Rico by the Caribbean Business Book of Lists 2021
Bayshore Villas wins the 2021 Affordable Residential Impact Award by the Puerto Rico Builders Association
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized among the Top 95 Architecture/Engineering Firms for 2021 by Building Design+Construction
Bayshore Villas wins a 2021 ULI Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized among the Top 225 International Design Firms in 2021 by ENR
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized among the 2021 Top 300 Architecture Firms in the United States by Architectural Record
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized as Puerto Rico’s Largest Architectural Services Firm by the Caribbean Business Book of Lists 2020
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized as an award recipient for Citation, Campus and Urban Planning by the Boston Society of Architects/American Institute of Architects for ResilientSEE’s Resilient Planning at Multiple Scales Autonomous Municipality of Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
40 under 40 | Natasha Yordán | Caribbean Business
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2020
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized among the Top 155 Architecture Firms for 2020 by Building Design+Construction
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized in the Vision Category of the Phil Freelon Professional Design Award at the NOMA National Conference for ResilientSEE’s Resilient Planning at Multiple Scales Autonomous Municipality of Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized as the Honorable Mention of the ACADIA + AUTODESK + NOMA Computational Design Award for ResilientSEE’s Resilient Planning at Multiple Scales Autonomous Municipality of Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized among the Top 225 International Design Firms in 2020 by ENR
40 under 40 | Carla Joan González | Caribbean Business
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2019
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized as the the second largest Architectural Services Firm in Puerto Rico by the Caribbean Business Book of Lists
Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón is recognized in the Top 110 Hotel Sector Architecture Firms for 2019 by Building Design+Construction
Renaissance Square project wins a 2019 Multi-Housing News Excellence Award | Bronze Award in the Development & Design: Affordable Category
Renaissance Square & Bayshore Villas win 2019 CEMEX Award | Special Award in the Social Value Category
Renaissance Square project wins LAMBDA ALPHA International Skyline Award
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2018
AD&V® holds the first position in the Caribbean Business Book of Lists for the top Architecture Firms
People’s Choice Award: Mutual Services Blood Bank | American Institute of Architects Puerto Rico
Renaissance Square project wins the Gold Award for NAHB’s Best in American Living Award
The Ramblas at Downtown Guaynabo Project wins the Puerto Rico Builders Association Single-Family Housing Development Award
Renaissance Square project wins the Affordable Housing Finance, Public Housing Redevelopment Award
Cristina Villalón is named by governor Ricardo Rosselló as a member of the board of directors of The Institute of Puerto Rican Culture
Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz is named by governor Ricardo Rosselló as a member of the board of directors of El Caño Martín Peña
Power 100 – Puerto Rico’s Top 100 Executives | Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz | Caribbean Business
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2017
Puerto Rico Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Alliance’s Efficiency & Sustainability Award | Battle of the Buildings Puerto Rico | Design & Construction category for the Renaissance Square project
Multi-Housing News Excellence Gold Award in the Unbuilt category for the Renaissance Square project
Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz is named by governor Ricardo Rosselló as a member of the board of directors of Invest Puerto Rico
Power 100 – Puerto Rico’s Top 100 Executives | Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz | Caribbean Business
Top 3 – PR Largest Architectural Services Firms | Caribbean Business Book of Lists
Young Professional Award Finalist | Ricardo Alvarez-Diaz | National Home Builder’s Association
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2016
40 under 40 | Cristina Villalón | Caribbean Business
Power 100 – Puerto Rico’s Top 100 Companies | Caribbean Business Book of List
Top 5 – PR Largest Architectural Services Firms | Caribbean Business Book of Lists
Top 15 Architects in Miami | Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz | Builddirect.com
The Best of Houzz | Service
40 Under 40 Design Honors | Cristina Villalón | Design:Retail Magazine
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2015
Power 100 – Puerto Rico’s Top 100 Companies | Caribbean Business Book of List
Sustainability Honorable Mention Award: AD&V Headquarters | American Institute of Architects Puerto Rico
The Best of Office Volume 2 | Interior Design Books
Residential Impact Project: Las Ramblas | Puerto Rico Builders Association
Commercial Economic Impact Project: Nordstrom | Puerto Rico Builders Association
Top 50 – Industry’s Leading Design Firms in the U.S | 38th place | VMSD
Star on the Rise Award in Interior Design | Cristina Villalón | DCOTA
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2014
Top 5 – Puerto Rico Largest Architectural Services Firms | Caribbean Business Book of List
People’s Choice Award: The Venetian | American Institute of Architects Puerto Rico
Honorable Mention – Best of Interiors: Gatsby Department Store | American Institute of Architects Puerto Rico
Environmental Excellence Award: Museo de Arte de PR | Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association
The Best of Education and Culture | Interior Design Books
The Best of Houzz Award | Satisfaction
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2013
People’s Choice Award: AD&V Headquarters| American Institute of Architects Puerto Rico
Top 40 – Industry’s Leading Design Firms in the US | 35th place | VMSD
The Best of Residential Architecture and Design | Interior Design Books
Top 10 Architecture and Design Firms | Caribbean Business Book of Lists
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2012
People’s Choice Award: Florsheim | American Institute of Architects Puerto Rico
Top 10 Architecture and Design Firms in Caribbean Business Book of Lists
40 under 40 | Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz | Caribbean Business
Associate Member of the Year | Ricardo Álvarez-Díaz | Puerto Rico Home Builders Association
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2011
Top 10 Architecture and Design Firms | Caribbean Business Book of Lists
Case Study: Minillas | Clinton Foundation | Clinton’s Climate Initiative
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2010
Top 15 Architecture and Design Firms | Caribbean Business Book of Lists
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2008
Benjamin Moore – Designer Award | Cristina Villalón
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2006
Multi-Family Project of the Year: Murano Luxury Apartments | PR Home Builders Association
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2005
Single-Family Project of the Year: Paseo Corales | PR Home Builders Association