Awards & Nominations
MDEP is thrilled to announce that in addition to winning the 2025 SDAF’s Orchids & Onions award, two of our projects have also been nominated for the Excellence in RISA Awards. Join us in celebrating, and cast your vote for MDEP below.

Gallagher Square
Gallagher Square, in the heart of downtown San Diego, underwent a significant transformation, aiming to create a globally appealing, unique space in Petco Park’s baseball stadium from the East Village Entrance. A pivotal aspect of this project was the design and engineering of a large-scale, interactive play structure catering to both children and adults.
MDEP is thrilled to announce that this project was nominated for the Excellence in RISA Awards.
WDC Pavilion San Diego
The WDC Pavilion in San Diego was more than just another structural build—it was a visionary collaboration between HELEO and MDEP that brought bold, sculptural architecture to life in one of the most anticipated design showcases of the year. Part of the World Design Capital 2024 initiative, the pavilion was designed to be an experiential landmark—inviting people to gather, reflect, and interact with space in an entirely new way.
MDEP is thrilled to announce that in addition to winning the 2025 SDAF’s Orchids & Onions award, this project was also nominated for the Excellence in RISA Awards.
