Recognition

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Through our designs, we strive to illuminate the importance of quality housing and elevate the overall standards of affordable housing.

Awards

Structures Award, Affordable Residential Project category, Solaire Apartments, San Jose, CA / 2024 Silicon Valley Business Journal

Grand Winner, Affordable Category, Leigh Avenue Senior Apartments, San Jose, CA / 2022 Multifamily Executive (MFE) Awards

Structures Award, Affordable Residential Project category, Leigh Avenue Senior Apartments, San Jose, CA / 2022 Silicon Valley Business Journal


Merit Award, Japantown Senior Apartments, San Jose, California / 2016 American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

Japantown Senior Apartments by OJK Architecture (Now FORA)

LEED Platinum for Homes, Japantown Senior Apartments, San Jose, California /  2016 United States Green Building Council, USGBC LEED NC

 

Certificate of Recognition, 1585 Studios, Mountain View, California / 2015 State of California Senate

 

LEED Platinum for Homes, 1585 Studios, Mountain View, California / 2015 United States Green Building Council, USGBC LEED NC

 

LEED Platinum for Homes, Salinas Gateway Apartments, Salinas, California / 2014 United States Green Building Council, USGBC LEED NC  

Aerial View Salinas gateway - by OJK Architecture (Now FORA)

Special Award for Sustainability, Salinas Gateway Apartments, Salinas, California / 2014 American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

 

Citation, The Fairways at San Antonio Affordable Housing, San Jose, California / 2010 American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

 

Honor Award, Gish Apartments Affordable Housing, San Jose, California / 2010 American Institute of Architects, National Housing Awards, Washington, DC

 

Award of Excellence for Sustainable Development Gish Apartments Affordable Housing, San Jose, California / 2010 The California Redevelopment Association

Gish Apartments by OJK Architecture (Now FORA)

Top Ten Recipient, Gish Apartments Affordable Housing, San Jose, California /  2009 American Institute of Architects, National AIA/COTE Top Ten Green Projects, Washington, DC

 

Selected Case Study Affordable Housing, Gish Apartments, San Jose, California / 2009 GreenSource Magazine, Case Study Projects, McGraw Hill Publishing Company

 

Finalist, Gish Family Apartments, San Jose, California / 2009 The I. Donald Terner Prize for Innovation and Leadership in Affordable Housing, UC Berkeley

 

Honor Award, Gish Apartments Affordable Housing, San Jose, California / 2008 American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

 

Gold Certification, Gish Apartments Affordable Housing, San Jose, California / 2008 United States Green Building Council, USGBC LEED NC

 

Merit Award, The Courtyard at Bay Road, East Palo Alto, California / 2008 American Institute of Architects, San Mateo County Chapter

 

First Place Award, Craig Gardens Senior Housing, San Jose, California / 2008 Enterprise Foundation, MetLife Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing

 

Green Award, Gish Apartments, San Jose, California / 2008 Affordable Housing Finance Magazine, Reader’s Choice Awards,

 

Annual Affordable Housing Project Award, Gish Apartments, San Jose, California / 2008 United States Green Building Council, National Expo/Boston

 

Reader’s Choice Award, Best Green Project / 2008 Affordable Housing Finance Gish Apartments, San Jose, California

 

Citation for Excellence in Architecture Award, Gish Apartments Affordable Housing, San Jose, California / 2008 American Institute of Architects, AIAEB/EXRES, California Regional Exceptional Residential Awards Program

 

Award of Merit, Affordable Housing, The Courtyard at Bay Road, East Palo Alto, California / 2006 Gold Nugget Awards Program, Pacific Coast Builders Conference

Garfield Park by OJK Architecture (Now FORA)

Green Housing Award, El Paseo Studios Affordable Housing, San Jose, California / 2005 American Institute of Architects, National AIA, Green Housing Projects Gallery

 

Merit Award, El Paseo Studios Affordable Housing, San Jose, California / 2005 American Institute of Architects, National AIA, Housing Knowledge Community

Green Point Rated, 145 points, Gish Family Apartments, San Jose, California / 2005 Build it Green 

Citation for Excellence in Architecture Award, El Paseo Studios Affordable Housing, San Jose, California / 2004 American Institute of Architects, AIAEB/EXRES, California Regional Exceptional Residential Awards Program

 

Honor Award, The Courtyard at Bay Road, East Palo Alto, California / 2004 American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

 

Award of Merit, Sustainable Residential, El Paseo Studios, San Jose, California / 2004 Gold Nugget Awards Program, Pacific Coast Builders Conference 

El Paseo Studios by OJK Architecture (Now FORA)

Excellence in Design Award, El Paseo Studios, San Jose, California / 2004 Environmental Design + Construction Magazine

Gold Award, Craig Gardens Senior Housing, San Jose, California / 2004 National Association of Home Builders, Seniors Housing Council

 

Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing, Betty Ann Gardens, San Jose, California / 2004 National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies

Betty Anne Gardens by OJK Architecture (Now FORA)

Honor Award, The Courtyard at Bay Road, East Palo Alto, California /  2003 American Institute of Architects, San Mateo County Chapter

 

Merit Award, Craig Gardens Senior Housing, San Jose, California / 2003 Builder’s Magazine Design and Planning Awards Program

 

Award of Merit, Craig Gardens Senior Housing, San Jose, California / 2003 Gold Nugget Awards Program, Pacific Coast Builders Conference

 

Honor Award, Old Metropole Hotel Rehabilitation, San Jose, California / 2002 Golden Spike Award, City of San Jose Chamber of Commerce

 

Honor Award, Story Teacher Housing, San Jose, California / 2001 American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

 Merit Award, El Paseo Studios, San Jose, California / 2001 American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

 

Details Award, Downtown Retail Kiosks, San Jose, California / 2001 American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

 

Merit Award, Alternate Design Awards Program / 1996 American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

Curtner Gardens by OJK Architecture (Now FORA)

Merit Award, The Curtner Gardens Inn, San Jose, California / 1995 American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

 

Merit Award, Offices of Garden City Construction, San Jose, California / 1995 American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

 

Merit Award, Affordable Hillside Housing Project, San Jose, California / 1995 American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

 

Certificate of Commendation, Adamson Residence, Los Gatos, California / 1988 American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

 

Honor Award, The Moir Building, San Jose, California / 1986 County of Santa Clara Historic Landmarks Commission

 

Honor Award, The Moir Building, San Jose, California / 1986 City of San Jose Fine Arts Commission

 

Award of Merit, The Moir Building, San Jose, California / 1985 American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

 

First Award, The Moir Building, San Jose, California / 1985 California Preservation Foundation Annual Design Awards Program

 

Honor Award, World Savings Building, Pleasanton, California / 1983 American Institute of Architects, East Bay Chapter

 

Certificate of Commendation, World Savings Building, Pleasanton, California / 1982 American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

National Publications

AIArchitect

Architectural Record

Architecture

Architecture California

Builder Magazine

Design for Living

GreenSource Magazine

Progressive Architecture

Metropolis

The Architects Newpaper