SEASIDE Institute Announces Marieanne Khoury-Vogt and Erik Vogt as the 2026 Seaside Prize Recipients

Presenting the 32nd SEASIDE Prize™ Celebration

Story Courtesy of The Seaside Institute

The SEASIDE Institute™ is thrilled to announce the recipients of the prestigious 2026 SEASIDE Prize™. The prize, which is awarded annually, celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to the fields of architecture, urban planning, and community development.

On this momentous occasion of the Seaside Prize, the Seaside Institute is honored to bestow this recognition upon two distinguished individuals: Marieanne Khoury-Vogt and Erik Vogt. The celebration will take place the weekend of February 6 through February 8, 2026, with a variety of events and symposia focused on resiliency, sustainability, and legacy.

Khoury & Vogt Architects (KVA) was formed in 2001 in Miami by Erik Vogt and Marieanne Khoury as a practice in architecture, urban design, and town planning. Erik received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Miami and Master of Architecture from Yale University. Marieanne received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Wisconsin (after studying for 3 years at L’Ecole Spéciale d’Architecture in Paris, France) and has a Master of Architecture and Master of Urban Planning from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. Both are licensed architects working throughout the country.

The practice, currently based in Alys Beach, Florida, engages projects in a variety of scales, programs, and locales. Each is strongly rooted in enduring types and forms that have developed over time to serve both the individual inhabitant at the scale of the building and shape the individual building at the scale of the city. This grounding in typological tradition allows for an exploration of architectural character and language that, while deploying the principles of classical composition, offers a synthesis of modern and vernacular styles, often inflected by the influence of the tropics and Mediterranean. In all cases, the work strives to partake in equal parts both tradition and invention and to instill in the inhabitant a sense of comfort and delight.

Their work has received numerous awards and accolades, and their work has been extensively published. In 2023, they were awarded the prestigious annual Arthur Ross Award for their body of work by the ICAA (The Institute of Classical Architecture and Art) that recognizes excellence in the classical tradition, and in 2024, Marieanne was awarded the annual 2024 Barranco Award by the Urban Guild for her work as Town Architect in Alys Beach.

The Seaside Prize is a testament to the tremendous impact Marieanne Khoury-Vogt and Erik Vogt have had on the built environment. Their work has inspired fellow architects, urban designers, developers, and community leaders to value the role of architectural design in both the individual building and urban placemaking and their collective contribution to the beauty and sustainability of the larger community.

Marieanne Khoury-Vogt and Erik Vogt will be honored at the awards ceremony on February 7, 2026, by Seaside, Florida, founder Robert and Daryl Davis. The ceremony will be hosted at The Chapel at Seaside, and it promises to be an evening of celebration, reflection and inspiration.

Registration opens for the 2026 Seaside Prize on October 1st, 2025.

About the SEASIDE Prize™:

The Seaside Prize is an annual award presented by the Seaside Institute to individuals who have made significant contributions to the fields of architecture, urban planning, and community development. The recipients are selected based on their exceptional achievements, commitment to design excellence, and their positive impact on communities around the world.

About the SEASIDE Institute™:

The Seaside Institute was founded in 1982. It is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated to advancing the ideas of community, education, and design for 43 years. Through research, programs, and events, the institute strives to create sustainable, resilient, and livable communities. With its roots in the iconic town of Seaside, Florida, the Seaside Institute serves as a collaborative hub for architects, urban planners, and community leaders.

About SEASIDE®:

Seaside, Florida, was founded in 1981 by Robert and Daryl Davis. Later, the architectural influence of Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk explored the ideas of traditional town design before sprawl became the new normal. Seaside is considered the birthplace of New Urbanism through its influence and radical ideas to minimize the trending sprawl and go back to the roots of walkable, sustainable, mixed-use town planning. Seaside soon became a place people sought out to experience as a retreat. Other towns and communities worldwide were influenced by the core principles that Seaside embodies. Seaside has become a movement, not just a location, as its rich roots and history make it truly a unique pioneer to all who study New Urbanism principles.

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For more information about the Seaside Prize and the Seaside Institute, please visit our website at SeasideInstitute.org.