Copper in Architecture Awards

The North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA), presented by the Copper Development Association, recognize outstanding building projects in the United States and Canada that feature architectural copper and copper alloys.

Since 2008, the NACIA has celebrated excellence in design, craftsmanship, and innovation across categories such as new construction, restoration, and custom fabrication.

Winning projects exemplify copper’s versatility and beauty in architectural applications, from intricate detailing to large-scale installations. Entries are evaluated by a panel of industry experts,
and winners receive recognition on the CDA website and in various industry publications.

2026 Award Winning Projects

The Arlington Conservatory

Birmingham, Michigan

Groupe Desgagnés Headquarters

Quebec City, Quebec

Quincy Public Safety Headquarters

Massachusetts, Quincy

Jacob Riis Park Fieldhouse

Chicago, Illinois

University of Minnesota Fraser Hall Chemistry Undergraduate Teaching Lab

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Philadelphia Contributionship

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Seelye Hall Cupola Restoration

Northampton, Massachusetts

West Memorial Building Rehabilitation

Ottawa, Ontario

Search Past Winners

A modern, multi-story building with large glass windows is lit up at dusk. People are walking and biking on a brick pathway outside, and greenery surrounds the area.

University of Denver Community Commons

Aerial view of a large Gothic-style cathedral surrounded by trees and city buildings, with a river visible in the background under a clear sky.

The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, Copper Dome Roof

A close-up view of a historic red brick building with arched windows, ornate stone trim, and a slate turret roof under a clear blue sky.

Green County Courthouse

A modern glass building with sloped walkways, where people walk and ride bikes. The structure lines a street with cars, trees, and pedestrians under a partly cloudy sky.

Ledger

A historic stone building with a green copper roof and an ornate, pointed tower topped with a red-brown spire, set against a clear blue sky and distant landscape.

Canadian Parliament East Block Phase 1

A modern two-story house with large glass windows, an outdoor staircase, a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and landscaped greenery in the foreground, all under a clear sky at dusk.

CopperDrifts

A large copper dome with a clock face is surrounded by scaffolding under a partly cloudy sky, indicating restoration or maintenance work.

Logan County Courthouse Dome

A modern building with large glass windows and a copper-paneled exterior, surrounded by neatly landscaped shrubs, under a clear blue sky at sunset.

Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Campus of Park Synagogue

A tall, historic building with large windows stands next to a construction site with dirt paths and construction vehicles under a cloudy sky. The building has ornate architecture and a sloped brown roof in the foreground.

Michigan Central Station

A modern house with large glass windows and metal siding, surrounded by lush landscaping and trees, features a stone pathway leading to the entrance at dusk with warm interior lighting visible.

Madrone Ridge