We’re proud to be an award-winning design firm.
Tinker Ma has been recognized by leading organizations such as the American Institute of Architects, the American Planning Association, and the Congress for New Urbanism. Passionate about providing service that embodies the defining principles of good design, we are committed to our clients and the quality of our work.
What the Juries Are Saying
Awards and Recognitions
American Institute of Architects - Tennessee
2023 AIA TN Merit Award
Cummins Falls State Park Visitor Center
American Institute of Architects – Chattanooga (BRIC)
2023 AIA Award of Excellence
American Institute of Architects – Chattanooga (BRIC)
2023 AIA Merit Award
American Institute of Architects – Chattanooga (BRIC)
2023 AIA Merit Award
Congress for New Urbanism - National
2022 CNU Charter Merit Award
American Planning Association - Tennessee
2022 TN Chapter Outstanding Plan Large Jurisdiction
American Institute of Architects – Chattanooga (BRIC)
2021 AIA Merit Award
Cummins Falls State Park Visitor Center
American Institute of Architects – Chattanooga (BRIC)
2020 People’s Choice Award
American Institute of Architects – Chattanooga (BRIC)
2020 AIA Merit Award
Travel & Leisure
Top 10 on Travel & Leisure's
"The Best 15 City Hotels in the Continental United States"
Boutique Design
Gold Key Award 2019 Finalist: Best Upscale Hotel
American Institute of Architects – Chattanooga (BRIC)
2019 AIA Merit Award
American Institute of Architects - Tennessee
2018 AIA TN Merit Award
American Institute of Architects – Chattanooga (BRIC)
2018 AIA Best Residential Design of the Year
American Institute of Architects – Chattanooga (BRIC)
2018 AIA Best Commercial Design of the Year
American Institute of Architects – Los Angeles
2015 AIA|LA Restaurant Design Awards- Best Cafe/ Bar
Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award
2014 Tennessee Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award
Flying Squirrel as part of the Johnson Street Redevelopment
Design Hotel
The 9th Hotel in the United States to achieve the honor of being named a Design Hotel