Honors

Awards and Recognition

There is no greater honor than being recognized by one’s industry and peers. Since PDO was founded in 1984, our dedication to innovative design has been acknowledged. We have received awards and recognition from IIDA, StarNet, ASID, City of Tempe, Arizona Business Magazine, and the NAIOP Interior Architect of the Year Award. Our work has been published in Interior Graphic and Design Standards, Specifications for Commercial Interiors, Professional Practice for Interior Designers, and Interiors and Sources, among others.

    Recent Awards
  • 2026GlobeSt2026 Women of Influence | Kerri Swischuk
  • 2026PTK 2026People & Projects to Know in Commercial Real Estate | Hines
  • 2026PTK 2026People & Projects to Know in Commercial Real Estate | Estrella Medical Plaza II | Crest
  • 2026PTK 2026People & Projects to Know in Commercial Real Estate — Avalyn Zizzo, Interior Designers Category
  • 2025AZRE MagazineCoolest Offices of 2025 | Park Central | Hines
  • 2025AZRE MagazineCoolest Offices of 2025 | Park Central | Crest
  • 2025Ranking ArizonaTop interior design firms for 2025
  • 2025PTK 2025People & Projects to Know in Commercial Real Estate — Kerri Swischuk, Interior Designers Category
  • 2025Phoenix Business JournalLargest Phoenix-Area Interior Designers
  • 2024AZRE MagazineCoolest Offices of 2024 | Estrella Medical Plaza II | Osborn Maledon
  • 2024Phoenix Business JournalLargest Phoenix-Area Interior Designers
  • 2024Ranking ArizonaTop 10 interior design firms for 2024
  • 2024PTK 2024People & Projects to Know in Commercial Real Estate | G. Michael Hoover KAPBCS Training Center | Newmark
  • 2024RED AwardsHigher education project of the year | G. Michael Hoover KAPBCS Training Center
  • 2024Best of NAIOPInterior Architect of the Year
  • 2023AZRE MagazineCoolest Offices of 2023 | Estrella Medical Plaza II | Newmark
  • 2023AZRE MagazineCoolest Offices of 2023 | Estrella Medical Plaza II | Embark
  • 2023PTK 2023People & Projects to Know in Commercial Real Estate — Sophia Humphrey, Interior Designers Category
  • 2023Best of NAIOPInterior Architect of the Year
  • 2022Ranking ArizonaTop 10 architecture companies for 2022
  • 2022AZ Big 10050 commercial real estate companies to watch in 2022
  • 2021Phoenix Business JournalLargest Phoenix-Area Interior Designers
  • 2021AZRE MagazineCoolest Offices of 2021: Source | Liberty Center at Rio Salado | Source
  • 2021Ranking ArizonaTop 10 interior design firms for 2021
  • 2020Phoenix Business JournalLargest Phoenix-Area Interior Designers
  • 2020Ranking ArizonaTop 10 interior design firms for 2020
  • 2020AZRE MagazineCoolest Offices of 2020 | Stevens-Leinweber Construction, Inc.
  • 2020Best of NAIOPInterior Architect of the Year
  • 2019PTK 2019People & Projects to Know in Commercial Real Estate — Victoria Fearey - Interior Designers Category
  • 2019JLL Spaces ShowcasePeople's Choice Award | Park Central | Offerpad
  • 2018IIDA SW ChapterThe Good, The Bad, The Couture | Honorable Mention 2nd Place
  • 2018Best of NAIOPInterior Design Architect of the Year
  • 2018Best of NAIOPMedical Office Project of the Year | Estrella Medical Plaza II
  • 2018Best of NAIOPOffice Build to Suit of the Year | Park Central | McKesson Buildings I and II
  • 2018Best of NAIOPTransaction of the Year | Park Central
  • 2017Best of NAIOPInterior Design Architect of the Year
  • 2015Best of NAIOPOffice Build To Suit of The Year | DriveTime Corporate Headquarters, Liberty Center at Rio Salado
  • 2015USGBCLEED Certified Project of The Year | Liberty Center at Rio Salado
  • 2014Best of NAIOPInterior Design Architect of the Year
  • 2014Best of NAIOPEconomic Impact Project of the Year | SkySong, The ASU Scottsdale, Innovation Center
  • 2014Best of NAIOPSpec Office Project of the Year | SkySong 3
  • 2013Best of NAIOPInterior Design Architect of the Year
  • 2013Toby AwardBest Renovated Building
  • 2012Best of NAIOP Redevelopment Project of the Year | Thunderbird Square
  • 2011Best of NAIOPInterior Design Architect of the Year
  • 2010Best of NAIOPInterior Design Architect of the Year
  • 2009Best of NAIOPInterior Architect of the Year
  • 2009Best of NAIOPMedical Office Development of the Year | 101 Medical Office Center
  • 2008Best of NAIOPSpec Office Development of the Year, Less Than 75,000 sf | Palm Valley Office Park III
  • 2008Best of NAIOPSpec Office Development of the Year, Less Than 75,000 - 125,000 sf | Paradise Valley Medical Office Building
  • 2006StarNet Design AwardGrand Prize Award | Monster.com at Rio West Business Park
  • 2006IIDA Pride Award IIDAAward of Merit, Commercial Office Over 10,000 S.F. | Monster.com at Rio West Business Park
  • 2005NAIOPOffice Building greater than 100,000 s.f. | Rio West Business Park
  • 2005NAIOPOffice Build to Suit Award | Centex Homes Corporate Headquarters
  • 2002IIDA Pride Award, SW ChapterFirst Place – Office Under 10,000 S.F. | 101 Corporate Center
  • 1999Tempe Beautification AwardHonorable Mention | ACME Roadhouse
  • 1998International Interior DesignDesign Excellence, Norwest Bank Arizona
  • 1992Arizona Business Magazine/Building Industry AwardFirst Place - Commercial Interior Design Firm
  • 1991NAIOPBest Interior Public Space - Salt River Project Information Systems Building
  • 1990Gold Nugget AwardsGrand Award, Office Buildings Over 100,000 Square Feet, Salt River Project Information Systems Building
  • 1990ASID Excellence in DesignOffice Over 10,000 Square Feet, 2nd Place - Salt River Project Information Systems Building