Floridians and visitors can show their appreciation for their favorite local community buildings with AIA Florida’s 2nd Annual People’s Choice Award sponsored by the Florida Foundation for Architecture. From June 29th until July 31st, voters can choose between the 48 state-located buildings and so far 30,000 individuals have weighed in.

Killearn Lakes Elementary School in Tallahassee, for example, currently holds the number one spot. This Hoy+Stark designed structure captivates with its crisp, clean-cut modernist appeal that redefines your typical elementary school.

In 8th place, South Miami’s Dade Cultural Arts Center features multiple facilities that cater to dance rehearsals and community meetings. This Arquitectonica-designed center accommodates outdoor endeavors, too, with its sloped promenade. The design firm can also boast a waterfront view alongside their second People’s Choice Award nominated building, UM’s Student Activities Center.

The People’s Choice Award highlights the importance of architecture and commemorates the influence that architects leave in the community.

“We are proud to recognize the work of architects, who are truly the designers of Florida’s communities,” said Bill Hercules, AIA, President of the Board of Trustees of the Florida Foundation for Architecture. Results will be announced on August 1st at AIA Florida’s Annual Convention in Boca Raton.

To view all the projects and cast your vote, click here.