Design Awards
Theatre Arts Building Merit Award of Excellence 2025
University of Miami FA/AIA
Coral Gables, Florida
Casa Mas Alta Citation Award of Excellence 2025
Sky Valley, Georgia FA/AIA
Villa on Hibiscus Island Award of Merit 2023
Miami Beach, Florida SARA California Design Awards
Casa ‘Pa Jones Award of Merit 2023
Venice, California SARA California Design Awards
Luminaire Showroom Addition Award of Excellence 2023
Coral Gables, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
Theatre Arts Building Award of Excellence 2022
University of Miami SARA National Design Awards
Coral Gables, Florida
Casa 34*58’N 83*20’W Award of Honor 2022
Sky Valley, Georgia SARA National Design Awards
Casa ‘Pa Jones Award of Merit 2022
Venice, California. SARA National Design Awards
Casa 34*58’N 83*20’W Merit Award of Excellence 2022
Sky Valley, Georgia FA/AIA
Casa 34*58’N 83*20’W Merit Award of Excellence 2021
Sky Valley, Georgia Miami Chapter, AIA
Luminaire Showroom Addition Citation Award of Excellence 2021
Coral Gables, Florida FA/AIA
Steven Chaykin Apts. Award of Honor for Design 2018
Housing for the Elderly FA/AIA
Miami Beach, Florida
Steven Chaykin Apts. Award of Honor for Design 2016
Housing for the Elderly Miami Chapter, AIA
Miami Beach, Florida
Casa Pombo-Hartmann Award of Merit for Design 2016
Coconut Grove, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
Casa Kassamali Merit Award-25 Year Test of Time 2016
Coral Gables, Florida FA/AIA
Casa 34*58’N 83*20’W Merit Award – Un-Built Work 2016
Sky Valley, Georgia FA/AIA
Luminaire Showroom 25-Year Test of Time Award 2015
Coral Gables, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
Casa 34*58’N 83*20’W Award of Excellence – Un-Built Work 2015
Sky Valley, Georgia Miami Chapter, AIA
Casa Ye Little Wood FNGA’s 2014 “Creative Energy Award” 2014
Coconut Grove, Florida FA/AIA-Florida Natural Gas Association
Mateu Family Compound 25-Year Test of Time Award 2014
Pinecrest, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
2424 S. Dixie Office Bldg. 25-Year Test of Time Award 2014
Coconut Grove, Florida FA/AIA
Casa Ye Little Wood People’s Choice Award of Excellence 2013
Coconut Grove, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
Casa Grove II & III Merit Award of Excellence 2013
Coconut Grove, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
Luminaire Showroom Merit-25 Year Test of Time Award 2012
Coral Gables, Florida FA/AIA
Kettal Showroom Honor Award of Excellence 2012
Coral Gables, Florida FA/AIA
Best Friends Pet Hotel Award of Excellence – Googie Arch. 2011
Walt Disney World Miami Chapter, AIA
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Casa Sky Valley Award of Excellence – Un-Built Work 2011
Sky Valley, Georgia FA/AIA
The “V” Award of Excellence 2010
Miami Beach, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
2424 S. Dixie Office Bldg. 25-Year Test of Time Award 2010
Coconut Grove, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
Casa Orquidia Merit Award of Excellence 2010
Coconut Grove, Florida FA/AIA
Casa Grove I Honor Award of Excellence 2010
Coconut Grove, Florida FA/AIA
Casa Sky Valley Award of Excellence – Un-Built Work 2009
Sky Valley, Georgia Miami Chapter, AIA
Casa Grove I Award of Merit 2009
Coconut Grove, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
Luminaire Showroom 25-Year Test of Time Award 2008
Coral Gables, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
MLB Proposal for a Un-built Design Award 2008 Downtown Miami Marlins FA/AIA
Ballpark
Miami, Florida
Kettal Showroom Built Merit Award for Architecture 2007
Coral Gables, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
Re-Presentation Built Merit Award for Architecture 2007
Studio and Apartment Miami Chapter, AIA
Miami, Florida
University of Central Excellence in Construction 2006
Florida Student Health Ctr. Eagle Award
Orlando, Florida Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc.
University of Central Un-built Award of Honor 2004
Florida Student Health Ctr. Orlando Chapter, AIA
Orlando, Florida
Faith Church Un-built Award of Honor 2004
of the Redlands Orlando Chapter AIA
Homestead, Florida
World Savings Award Finalist 2004
Siesta Key Branch Miami Chapter, AIA
Sarasota, Florida
Casa Vela Un-built Award of Merit for Design 2004
Sebastian Beach, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
Casa Vela Un-built Award of Honor 2004
Sebastian Beach, Florida Orlando Chapter, AIA
C. W. Johnson Pavilion 10-Year Test of Time Award 2002
Clearwater, Florida Orlando Chapter, AIA
C. W. Johnson Pavillion 10-Year Test of Time Award 2001
Clearwater, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
Luminaire Corporation Award of Excellence 2001
Miami, Florida FA/AIA
Luminaire Corporation Award of Excellence 2001
Miami, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
Casa Gator Award of Excellence 2001
Gainesville, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
World Savings Award for Merit for Design 2001
Eagle Creek Branch Miami Chapter, AIA
Naples, Florida
Allapattah Elderly Housing Award of Excellence 2000
Miami, Florida FA/AIA
Casa Gator Un-built Award of Merit for Design 1999
Gainesville, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
School of Architecture Un-built Award of Exc. for Design 1999
Design Competiton Finalist Miami Chapter, AIA
Florida International University
Miami, Florida
Allapattah Elderly Housing Award of Merit 1998
Miami, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
Mateu Family Compound 10-Year Test of Time Award 1998
Pinecrest, Florida FA/AIA
Florida Atlantic University Award of Excellence 1996
Student Apartment Facility Miami Chapter, AIA
Boca Raton, Florida
Luminaire Showroom 10-Year Test of Time Award 1996
Coral Gables, Florida FA/AIA
Miami Job Corps Center Award of Excellence 1995
Carol City, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
House on Avocado Avenue Award of Merit 1995
Coconut Grove, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
Snyder House Design Excellence 1994
Miami-Dade County, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
Miami Job Corps Center Design Excellence 1994
Carol City, Florida FA/AIA
C. W. Johnson Pavilion Design Arts Award 1992
Clearwater, Florida Florida Department of State
House on a 25-Foot Lot Award of Merit 1991
Coconut Grove, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
United States Coast Guard Un-built Design Award 1991
Recreational Complex Miami Chapter, AIA
Jupiter Island, Florida
Kassamali House Award of Merit 1991
Miami-Dade County Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
Kassamali House Design Excellence 1990
Miami-Dade County, Florida FA/AIA
Tokyo Rose Restaurant Award of Merit 1990
North Miami Beach, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
Tokyo Rose Restaurant Design Excellence 1989
North Miami Beach, Florida FA/AIA
Miami-Dade Police Dept. Design Excellence 1988
Tele-Training Center, G.S.A Miami Chapter, AIA
Miami-Dade County, Florida
Mateu Family Compound Design Excellence 1988
Pinecrest, Florida FA/AIA
Hibiscus Center Design Excellence 1988
Naples, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
Hibiscus Center Design Excellence 1988
Naples, Florida FA/AIA
Hibiscus Center Outstanding Structure of the Year 1987
Naples, Florida Florida Concrete Association
Mateu Family Compound Design Excellence 1987
Pinecrest, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
2424 S. Dixie Office Bldg. Design Excellence 1987
Coconut Grove, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
2424 S. Dixie Office Bldg. Florida Concrete Association 1987
Coconut Grove, Florida Outstanding Structure of the Year
Bugatti Restaurant Grand Award 1986
Coral Gables, Florida Coral Gables Chamber
2424 S. Dixie Office Bldg. Design Excellence 1985
Coconut Grove, Florida FA/AIA
Luminaire Showroom Design Excellence 1984
Coral Gables, Florida FA/AIA
Luminaire Showroom Design Excellence 1984
Coral Gables, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
C. W. Johnson Pavilion Design Excellence 1984
Clearwater, Florida FA/AIA
C. W. Johnson Pavilion Design Excellence 1984
Clearwater, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
Mateu House II Design Award 1981
Coconut Grove, Florida Miami Chapter, AIA
RONEY J. MATEU, FAIa
Centennial Alumni Medal 2025
University of Miami School of Architecture
“A Long Way from Portales, Porticos and Persianas” 2023
Showcase of 12 Cuban American Architects in exile
The American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora
Honorary Alumni Award 2015
University of Florida
Design Excellence Award 2012
University of Florida School of Architecture
College of Fellows Election 2012
American Institute of Architects
Architect of the Year 2010
AIA Miami
Featured 2006
Dream Homes of South Florida
AIA Hall of Fame 2000
Inaugural Class – AIA Miami
Distinguished Service Award 1999
University of Florida School of Architecture
Professional Liaison Committee 1997
University of Florida School of Architecture
Design for South Florida Living Tour 1996
Center for the Fine Arts
Silver Medal for Design 1995
AIA Miami
Advisory Board 1995
Florida A&M University School of Architecture
“Marvelous Miami: The Building of a City” 1994
“Architects House Themselves” 1994
“Miami, Architecture of the Tropics” 1993
Exhibition & Book, Center for the Fine Arts
“Cuban-Architects – Their Impact on the Urban Landscape of Miami” 1993
Cuban Museum of Art & Culture Exhibition
Medal of Honor for Design 1993
AIA Florida/Caribbean (youngest ever recipient)
“In Search of Excellence” 1988
Miami-Dade Public Schools
MATEU ARCHITECTURE
Firm of the Year 2014
AIA Florida/Caribbean
Firm of the Year 2012
AIA Miami
New Mount Olive Baptist Church Competition 2011
1st Place
Grupo Q Automotive Headquarters Design 2007
2nd Place
Nambies Coconut Grove House Competition 2005
1st Place – Casa Onaway
Millennium Award of Honor for Design, 2000
Twentieth Century Decade 1981-1990
Mateu Architects
AIA Florida/Caribbean
Firm of the Year 1999
Mateu Carreño Rizo & Partners, Inc.
AIA Florida/Caribbean
Firm of the Year 1998
Mateu Carreño Rizo & Partners, Inc.
Hispanic American Business Association
Florida International University School 1998
of Architecture Design Competition
2nd Place – Mateu Carreño Rizo & Partners, Inc.
Miami Beach Public Library Design Competition 1998
2nd Place – Mateu Carreño Rizo & Partners, Inc.
Firm of the Year 1997
Mateu Carreño Rizo & Partners, Inc.
AIA Miami
“Miami, Architecture of the Tropics” 1990
Book & Exhibition – Mateu Carreño Rizo & Partners, Inc.
Center of the Fine Arts
American Directory of Architects Book 1990
1 of 40 Firms Selected – Mateu Carreño Rizo & Partners, Inc.
Miami Federal Law Enforcement Building 1990
Design Competition
2nd Place – Harper Carreño Mateu & Partners, Inc.
Clearwater Bandshell Design Competition 1982
1st Place – Charles Wharton Johnson Pavilion
Mateu Architects
Florida A&M University School of Architecture Competition 1981
2nd Place – Otero Mateu Architects
MATEU CONSTRUCTION
Building Contractor of the Year 2021
Miami Chapter, AIA
