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An Architect's View on Ave Maria's Striking Oratory
Revered Naples architect Stephen Hruby provides an insider's look into the architectural gem at the heart of Ave Maria—the eastern Collier town, built by the Domino's Pizza founder as a hamlet for Catholic living.
by Lauren Amalia Redding Aug. 28, 2024
-Gulfshore Life
Daniell Hudson, host of NABOR® TALKS, discusses the housing affordability crisis and housing alliance with Steve Hruby, Chairman, the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
-NABOR Talks
“…It's about people, humanity, and community. Listen to them and provide what the community needs. We as architects need to promote ourselves. We need to explain what we do, how we do it, what architecture is about, and why it's important.”
- AIA Florida Southwest
“Architects Unlimited believes that architecture should engage the occupant in dialog with the building. The firm carefully orchestrates the progression of spaces, views, and vistas choreographing the journey through its architecture with the intent to stir emotion, establish mood, and allow the building to be discovered by the visitor.”
– 100 Florida Architects
“A home has a sense of place when it is an integral part of its community.”
– Gulfshore Life
“By demonstrating that ‘small’ needn’t skimp on ‘elegant’, Hruby reinforced the idea that little cottages are a great resource if you can turn them around and save them to become well-designed attractive residences.”
-Florida Designers Review
“To learn about our client’s style, we listen. It’s about what they tell us, what they show us and what they dream about. Our approach with clients is less about style and more about understanding the way they wish to live here in Southwest Florida. From that understanding comes a design unique to them.”
– Gulfshore Life
Awards and Accolades
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AIA Southwest Florida - New Work Commercial Merit
Recognition in 2020 for the Glass Animal Hospital at the Naples Zoo.
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Permanent Supportive Housing
2012 Honor Award for Unbuilt Architecture.
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Naples Academy of Ballet
2011 Award for Built Merit in Architecture
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E. B. Simmonds Corporate Center
2011 Award for Built Merit in Architecture
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Florida Case Study House
2011 Award for Unbuilt Merit in Architecture.
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Ivey Lane Community Center
2010 Award of Honor for Unbuilt Architecture
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Sam Noe Award
Received in 2022 for outstanding service as a member of the Design Review Board, having served on that Board since 2014.
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Valued Contribution to Affordable and Workforce Housing
2021-2022 in appreciation of valued contribution to McDowell Housing Partners, Collier County for Affordable and Workforce Housing Developments
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W. R. Frizzel Medal of Honor
2015 Recognition of distinguished servce resulting in a profound impact on the architectural profession and the community.
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AIA Southwest Florida
2014 Recognition of service and exceptional leadership as AIA Southwest Florida Chapter President.
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Citizen Architect Award
Received in 2013 in recognition of outstanding service to the broader purposes of architecture through civic acitivism and contributions to the improvement of the community through active leadership on numerous boards and commissions.
