Architects Choose Most Significant Buildings in Orange County

In 2007, the Orange County chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIAOC) celebrated the 150th anniversary of their national organization. One way the chapter commemorated the anniversary was to compile a list of the most significant architecture in the county in the last 150 years. Of the list, then president of AIAOC Brian Pratt said at the time that “You will find architecture noteworthy on a global scale, as well architecture that holds an intimate place for architects in Orange County.” Among the 75 buildings selected, several were award-winning while others were considered to be important in the county’s history. The buildings are arranged chronologically in the slide show, courtesy of the AIAOC.