The most recent addition to Esri's Redlands, California, campus has been honored for excellence in architectural design.

The Esri Caf�, designed by Armantrout Architects of Redlands, California, and opened in September 2002, was among a handful of honorees chosen by the American Institute of Architects Los Angeles Chapter (AIA/LA) as the recipient of its Design Honor award.

The 2004 awards were presented November 4 at the California Science Center's new Amgen Center for Science Learning in Los Angeles, California.

According to AIA/LA, winning projects represent the cutting edge in contemporary architecture, interior design, and historic restoration and are selected by a distinguished jury of local and internationally known architects.

In its design for Esri's caf�, Armantrout Architects set out to "design a setting that is in and of the landscape; a gathering place-a campus building that welcomes an interpretation as an oasis along many paths."

The Esri Caf� was previously honored by AIA's Inland California (IC) Chapter with the AIAIC Honor Award and the People's Choice Award in December 2003.

For more information about AIA/LA and its awards program, visit www.aialosangeles.org. For information about Armantrout Architects, visit www.armantroutarchitects.com.