For the third year in a row, Lerch Bates is proud to present the AIA Chicago Designight Lerch Bates People’s Choice Award, which is an annual celebration of architectural brilliance showcasing the most innovative and impactful designs in the Chicago metro and beyond. This year, the finalists represent a diverse range of projects from cutting-edge urban developments to transformative public spaces. These designs not only push the boundaries of creativity but also address critical social and environmental issues, reflecting the evolving landscape of Chicago architecture. Click here to learn more about the nominated projects and cast your vote in each of these ten project categories:
- Tall Building
- bKL Architecture LLC, 300 N. Michigan
- Goettsch Partners, 320 South Canal
- Jahn/, EDEN
- Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Fulton East
- Single Family Residential – Renovation / Adaptive Reuse
- Rosen Architecture, Atrium House Renovation
- Shafer Crowe Kueck | Architecture + Design, LLC, Barn Within a Barn
- Vladimir Radutny Architects, Unit 8408
- Woodhouse Tinucci Architects, Wicker Park Cottage
- Single Family Residential – New Construction
- Yu & Associates Collaborative, Not Your Granny’s Flat
- Booth Hansen, St. Joseph Island Retreat
- Via Chicago, The Snug
- Wheeler Kearns Architects, Two Gables
- Office
- Lamar Johnson Collaborative, 4300 E. Camelback
- HED, HED Chicago Office Renovation
- HED, Northern Trust Corporate Institutional and Global Services Center
- HED, Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP Chicago Office Renovation
- Multifamily Residential
- SCB, Belden-Stratford
- Farr Associates Architecture & Urban Design, Lawson House Redevelopment
- UrbanWorks, Ltd., Paseo Boricua Arts Building
- Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Triangle Square Apartments
- Hospitality & Retail
- DAAM, Guild Row
- Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture, Hotel 1928
- Nurture, Jackson Lake Lodge Exterior Restoration
- Jahn/, MesseTurm Repositioning
- Healthcare and Research
- UrbanWorks, Ltd., Esparanza Health Center
- CannonDesign, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory – Building 201
- Gensler, OhioHealth Neuro Wellness Center
- HDR Architecture, Inc., The Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
- Education
- Studio Gang, Kresge College Expansion at the University of California, Santa Cruz
- SMNG A Ltd. and Farr Associates Architecture & Urban Design, The Academy for Global Citizenship at the Cultivate Collective Campus
- HED, University of Michigan Ford Robotics Building
- CannonDesign, Western Michigan University – Student Center and Dining Facility
- Community & Civic
- LBBA Architects, BUILD Chicago
- John Ronan Architects, Chicago Park District Headquarters
- Present Future Architects, North Austin Community Center
- Ross Barney Architects, Railyard Park
- Cultural
- Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Mulva Cultural Center
- Jahn, Pritzker Military Archives Center
- O’Riley Office, Ramova Theatre
- Studio Gang, Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation at the American Museum of Natural History
Each of these projects has earned its place as a finalist by demonstrating excellence in design, innovation, and community impact. The AIA Chicago Designight Lerch Bates People’s Choice Award allows the public to engage with these groundbreaking designs and vote for the one that resonates most with them.
Vote Now
Voting closes August 28, 2024 at 11:59pm CT.
Don’t miss the opportunity to support your favorite project and witness the future of Chicago’s architectural landscape by purchasing a ticket to Designight’s Award Ceremony and After Party. We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate the amazing finalists of the Lerch Bates People’s Choice Awards.
