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Press kit - Press release - STRANG Honored as AIA Florida 2025 Firm of the Year - STRANG

Press Kit | no. 2757-55

STRANG Honored as AIA Florida 2025 Firm of the Year

Miami, United States

STRANG

The Miami-based firm recognized for its unique approach to environmental modernism.

Miami, United States, 2025-07-30 - 

STRANG, a Miami-based design firm renowned for its commitment to environmental modernism, has achieved top honors at this year’s American Institute of Architects (AIA) Florida Design & Honor Awards. Named 2025 Firm of the Year, this prestigious award highlights STRANG's significant influence on Florida's architectural landscape, as well as its dedication to innovative, resilient design.


The architecture, interiors, and landscape practice is widely recognized for its unique climate-driven approach, and has built a distinguished portfolio of thoughtfully composed modern residences since its founding in 1998. However, this marks the first time the talented team has received an accolade of this magnitude from AIA Florida. Other notable achievements include recognition on Forbes' 2025 Top 200 Residential Architects and The Architect's Newspaper Editor's Pick for Best Practice (Medium Sized Firm - Southeast US), recognition as 2022 Firm of the Year by AIA Miami, and multiple AIA Florida and AIA Gulf Coast awards for various projects, including restoration work on the historic Gene Leedy Home + Office.


"After 25 years of building STRANG, it's incredibly humbling to receive the AIA Florida Firm of the Year award," notes Founder Max Strang, FAIA. "This honor reflects not just our projects, but our dedication to integrating thoughtful, climate-resilient design into every aspect of our practice. We believe deeply in the power of architecture to shape a better future, and this award energizes us to continue that mission."


Dedicated to creating high-quality designs, Strang also consistently emphasizes academic and professional engagement. His design approach acutely considers the future impact of climate change on residential and urban development, underscoring the ongoing relevance of regional modernism to an international audience. Strang's exceptional contributions have been widely acknowledged: he was elected to the AIA College of Fellows in 2016, named AIA Miami Architect of the Year in 2022, awarded the AIA Florida Medal of Honor for Design in 2018, and received the AIA Miami Silver Medal for Design in 2013—the highest honors bestowed by these respective organizations. Most recently, Wallpaper Magazine* recognized Strang as a "Tastemaker" in its USA 400 feature, dubbing him a "prolific Miami architect who brings tropical modern to the 21st century."

Select Projects:


Rock House

Coconut Grove, Florida

2005 AIA Florida Award of Excellence


Hucker Residence

Coconut Grove, Florida


Rain Garden Apartments

Winter Haven, Florida

2015 AIA Miami Award of Excellence

2016 AIA Florida Merit Award for Masonry


Ballast Trail Residence

The Florida Keys

2017 AIA Miami Award of Excellence

2017 AIA Florida Award of Excellence 


Bass Residence

Coconut Grove, Florida

2017 AIA Miami Award of Excellence


Five Palms 

Miami Beach, Florida 


River’s Reach 

Fort Lauderdale, Florida


Tarpon Bend

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

2012 AIA Florida Award of Excellence 


Angel Oaks

Miami, Florida

2023 AIA Miami Award of Excellence 

2023 AIA Florida Award of Excellence 


Wildwood Residence

Coconut Grove, Florida

2023 AIA Miami Award of Excellence 

2023 AIA Florida Award of Excellence 


Kiaora Residence

Coconut Grove, Florida


Van der Vlugt Residence

Key Largo, Florida

2024 AIA Miami Award of Excellence

2025 AIA Florida Award of Excellence

About STRANG

Founded in 1998 by Max Strang, FAIA, STRANG is a leading Miami-based design firm revered for advancing the principles of Environmental Modernism in extraordinary locations worldwide. The firm’s distinguished and award-winning portfolio is deeply rooted in Florida, with projects spanning the Caribbean, the Florida Keys, Colorado, The Bahamas, The Dominican Republic, and the United Arab Emirates.


STRANG’s design approach proactively considers the future impact of climate change on residential and urban development, with iconic designs thoughtfully integrating with South Florida’s subtropical climate. The firm’s work has been featured in over 200 publications, including two monographs, most recently "Subtropic: The Architecture of [STRANG]," which showcases the firm’s residential projects and the principles of environmental modernism. STRANG’s well-crafted body of work is noted for its consistent, rigorous, and innovative approach, with a focus on materiality, detailing, and scale that elevates architecture into an art form.


With a dedicated team of more than 45 talented professionals, STRANG focuses on the enduring intrigue of modernism while cultivating deep relationships with its clients.

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For more information

  1. www.instagram.com/strang_design/
  2. www.strang.design

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