- Jim McLaughlin, AIA- AIA Idaho Gold Medal Recipient 2024
Jim’s incredible 50-year career has left a lasting impact on architecture, not just in Idaho, but across the globe. From the stunning Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church in Sun Valley, Idaho, to New Zealand and Hawaii projects, his work showcases the beauty of sustainable materials and thoughtful design.
- BEST OF THE VALLEY: SUN VALLEY GUIDE_JUNE 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
2021 Marks Our 11th Time as a “Valley’s Best Architect” Gold Winner
- AIA BEST USE OF WOOD AWARD: IDAHO CHAPTER_ 2018
“Private Residence, Blaine County, Idaho”
- AIA BEST USE OF WOOD AWARD: IDAHO CHAPTER_ 2018
“Private Residence, Blaine County, Idaho”
- NORTH AMERICAN COPPER IN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS_ 2015 & 2017
“Private Residence, Lookout Mountain, Tennessee”
- AIA AWARD OF CITATION: IDAHO CHAPTER_OCTOBER 2016
“Private Residence, Blaine County, Idaho”
- BEST OF YEAR AWARD: INTERIOR DESIGN_FEB 2013
“Rocky Mountain Hardware’s Mack Collection designed by Jim McLaughlin”
- AIA AWARD OF CITATION: IDAHO CHAPTER_OCTOBER 2012
“Private Residence, Ketchum, Idaho”
- TOP MOUNTAIN ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS: MOUNTAIN LIVING_SEPT/OCT 2012
“Top Mountain Architect”
- AIA AWARD OF MERIT IN ARCHITECTURE: IDAHO CHAPTER_OCTOBER 2008
“Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church_Sun Valley, Idaho”
- VALLEY’S BEST: IDAHO MOUNTAIN EXPRESS_MARCH 2008
“Valley’s Best Architect”
- READER’S CHOICE: WOOD RIVER JOURNAL_2007
“Valley’s Best Architect”
- AIA PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD: IDAHO CHAPTER_OCTOBER 2006
“Private Residence_Ketchum, Idaho”
- AIA AWARD OF MERIT IN ARCHITECTURE: IDAHO CHAPTER_APRIL 2000
“Blanket Bay Lodge_Queenstown, New Zealand”
- NATIONAL HOME BUILDERS AWARD OF MERIT
“Blanket Bay Lodge_Queenstown, New Zealand”
- AIA MATERIALS USE DESIGN AWARD: IDAHO CHAPTER_1991
“Excellence in Metal Roofing: McMahan Residence_Ketchum, Idaho”
- IDAHO POWER DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD_1991
“Excellence in Energy Efficient Building Construction: Knob Hill Center_Ketchum, Idaho”
- AIA MATERIALS USE DESIGN AWARD: IDAHO CHAPTER_1990
“Excellence in Brick: First Federal Savings and Loan_Twin Falls, Idaho”
- AIA MATERIALS USE DESIGN AWARD: IDAHO CHAPTER_1990
“Excellence in Residential Interiors: Manchester Residence_McCall, Idaho”
- AIA CITATION AWARD: IDAHO CHAPTER_1988
“Manchester Residence_McCall, Idaho”
- AIA HONOR AWARD: IDAHO CHAPTER_1987
“Excellence in Architectural Design: Walnut Avenue Mall_Ketchum, Idaho”
- AIA HONOR AWARD: IDAHO CHAPTER_1987
“Excellence in Architectural Design: McMahan Residence_Ketchum, Idaho”
- AWARD OF MERIT: NATIONAL HOMEBUILDERS ASSOCIATION REMODELERS’ COUNCIL_1984
“Sponsored Renaissance Awards: J.C. Foxx Building_Hailey, Idaho”
- AIA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE: IDAHO CHAPTER_1979
“Oakridge Housing Project_Moscow, Idaho”
- AIA INDUSTRY MATERIALS DESIGN AWARD: IDAHO CHAPTER
“Use of Glass: First Street Office Building_Ketchum, Idaho”
- AIA AWARD OF MERIT IN ARCHITECTURE: IDAHO CHAPTER
“Design of a Remodel: Private Residence”