Berkeley Design Advocates is a volunteer organization composed of planning and design professionals and civic advocates
We aim to make Berkeley a well-designed inclusive community
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Currently accepting submissions
Every two years, Berkeley Design Advocates holds the BDA Design Awards to acknowledge excellence in urban planning and architecture, innovative and creative design solutions, and preservation of historic structures and places in Berkeley.
A jury considers applications submitted by design professionals, owners, and builders of new projects, renovation and restoration works, and urban design plans in the City of Berkeley. Projects that exemplify the best in architecture, landscape architecture, preservation, and planning are selected by the jury for an award.
Any project that has received a Certificate of Occupancy between January 2025 and December 2026 is eligible. Applications are now open. Learn more
Upcoming Events
Our Fall meetings have concluded and we have no meeting in December. We’re currently planning an exciting Winter/Spring 2027 season of events, including live discussions, exciting presentations, and site visits to new projects happening in Berkeley.
If you haven’t become a full member yet, now is the perfect time to join, as membership fees will be going up starting January 2027. Join now!
Past Events
