Spiezle Honored as ‘Architecture Firm of the Year’ in New Jersey

By SCN Staff

HAMILTON, N.J.—Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc., an employee-owned, award-winning full-service architectural, interior design, landscape architecture, and planning firm, is pleased to announce the company has been awarded the 2023 Firm of the Year by the American Institute of Architects-New Jersey Chapter (AIA-NJ). The annual award is given to a design firm that has produced notable architecture and made an impact on the architectural profession.

Celebrating 70 years in business, Spiezle prioritizes innovation, industry involvement, and sustainability. The firm is an employee-owned company whose work across multiple industries and market sectors is recognized in this award of distinction by the AIA.

“This is a remarkable honor for all of us at Spiezle. We thank AIA NJ for awarding us this recognition,” said Thomas S. Perrino, President and CEO at Spiezle Architectural Group. “We’re exceptionally proud of our history here in New Jersey. This award is a testament to our dynamic and talented team members and meaningful partnerships within the state. We’re focused on continuing to build an incredible team of employee-owners who will keep driving innovation and creativity in our industry.”

Spiezle’s nomination touts the firm’s inclusivity initiatives, which include the Women’s Leadership Committee, Design Committee, and a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging advancement. This year, Spiezle has been recognized as one of NJBIZ’s inaugural 2023 Empowering Women Honorees for being committed to supporting and elevating women in New Jersey. Spiezle is also dedicated to developing the next generation of architects. The firm supports its Emerging Professionals Group in its pursuit of licensure and is an active participant in summer internship programs with area universities.

Spiezle will receive the formal award as AIA’s NJ Firm of the Year for 2023 at a ceremony taking place at Clarks Landing Yacht Club on January 13th, 2024. The event will be attended by AIA members from across New Jersey.

“We celebrate our 70th anniversary in 2024 and this award is another example of seven decades of our continued success. Congratulations to everyone at Spiezle for this very special achievement,” said Perrino.