Honoring the Legacy of New Urbanism

From Khoury-Vogt Architects to King Charles III

By Katie Ogletree

The Seaside Institute and Seaside, Florida, founders Robert and Daryl Davis are honored to bestow the prestigious Seaside Prize recognition upon Marieanne Khoury-Vogt and Erik Vogt at its 2026 Seaside Prize Weekend. The annual celebration will feature a series of events, lectures, and symposia honoring leaders whose work advances architecture, urbanism, and the public realm. The celebration will take place the weekend of February 6–8.

E. F. San Juan, a custom architectural moulding, millwork, and cabinetry manufacturer based in Youngstown, Florida, has committed to an annual platinum-level sponsorship of the Seaside Prize Weekend. As part of its sponsorship, the firm will also craft wooden key enclosures for the prize recipients. Long-time manufacturing partners of Khoury Vogt Architects (KVA), the team at E. F. San Juan is thrilled to be part of this ceremony honoring KVA’s founders.

Seaside Prize 2026 recipients Erik Vogt and Marieanne Khoury-Vogt, founders of Khoury Vogt Architects | Photo courtesy of KVA

On January 28, 2026, E. F. San Juan also proudly marks its fiftieth anniversary, commemorating five decades of dedication, craftsmanship, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Since its founding in 1976, the company has grown from humble beginnings into a trusted name in its field, guided by strong values, innovation, and enduring relationships with clients, partners, and the community.

“Through generations of quality craftsmanship, our focus has always been doing great work and doing right by those we work with and those who work for us,” says E. F. San Juan president Edward A. San Juan. “We plan to continue crafting a legacy of exceptionalism, teamwork, and perpetual improvement as we head into 2026 and beyond. Being part of the Seaside Prize weekend and honoring our friends Marieanne and Erik makes us even more proud to have reached this milestone anniversary.”

Founded in 2001, KVA specializes in architecture, urban design, and town planning. They moved their practice from Miami to Alys Beach to steward the community’s development. Their work is known for a “living tradition” approach, blending classical composition with vernacular styles. The firm’s designs are heavily influenced by the architecture of Bermuda, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. Marieanne and Erik have been residents of Alys Beach for over twenty years, have raised their family there, and have designed many of the community’s homes and public spaces. As Town Architects, they are responsible for the “design code” of the community, ensuring that all homes, including their own personal residence, known as “Dos Flores,” meet rigorous standards for durability and aesthetic harmony.

Erik Vogt holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Miami and a Master of Architecture from Yale University, while Marieanne Khoury-Vogt studied at L’Ecole Spéciale d’Architecture in Paris and holds a Master of Architecture and Urban Planning from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

In addition to its support of the 2026 Seaside Prize Weekend, E. F. San Juan is also collaborating with the Seaside Institute on a one-of-a-kind presentation case created to house the Seaside Prize that will be awarded to His Royal Majesty King Charles III. The award, bestowed by Robert Davis in recognition of the King’s lifelong contributions to architecture and urbanism, reflects principles closely aligned with New Urbanism, which the King championed long before his accession.

The presentation case, designed by E. F. San Juan’s founder and CEO, Edward F. San Juan, incorporates a custom royal cypher, finalized after extensive consultation to ensure proper use of crowns and royal symbols. Hand-selected premium wood, intricate engraving, and enduring construction methods were employed to reflect both the prestige of the Seaside Institute and the significance of the recipient. Above all, the piece was designed to endure, serving as a physical embodiment of the lasting bond between traditional craftsmanship and modern urbanism.

“We knew we needed to do something very special,” says Edward F. San Juan. “I wanted to preserve the front of the box to represent the Seaside Institute and the Seaside Prize while honoring the King with a unique design that would truly impress.”

Stay tuned for more details on the presentation of this award to King Charles III, and in the meantime, check out E. F. San Juan’s episode of its YouTube video series, Real Wood, highlighting the project.

Marieanne Khoury-Vogt and Erik Vogt will be formally honored at the Seaside Prize awards ceremony on February 7, 2026, by Seaside founders Robert and Daryl Davis. The ceremony will be hosted at The Chapel at Seaside and promises to be one of celebration, reflection, and inspiration, recognizing a legacy of design excellence and enduring community stewardship.

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Register online now for the Seaside Prize 2026 Weekend at SeasideInstitute.org, and visit EFSanJuan.com to learn more about the company’s legacy.