SOUTHEAST DESIGNERS & ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR

On Thursday, April 24, the 2025 Southeast Designers & Architect of the Year Awards were presented by ADAC and VERANDA to the region’s most creative minds. Judged by Ellen McGauley, executive editor of VERANDA; Young Huh, founder of Young Huh Interior Design; and Tim Barber, founder of Tim Barber Architects, the awards were presented at a private gala in Atlanta, Georgia. The announcement of three winners, selected from 27 finalists, marked the culmination of three days of annual industry events known as DESIGN ADAC.

ADAC, VERANDA, and our esteemed judges are pleased to congratulate this year’s winners.

 

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Residential Designer of the Year

Matt Donahoe

bureau interior architecture | design

Nashville, TN

www.bureauinteriordesign.com/
 
Architect of the Year

Joel Kelly

Joel Kelly Design

Atlanta, GA

www.joelkelly.com/
 
Contract Designer of the Year

Jillian Rooker & Amanda Dashwood

Rook and Dash

Atlanta, GA

www.rookanddash.com/