AIA Chicago awards excellence in design by Chicago architects
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Chicago Sukkah Design Festival in North Lawndale won the The Roberta Feldman Architecture for Social Justice Award which is driven by the idea that great design is not a privilege, but a human right. Photo: Courtesy of Brian Griffin.
The American Institute of Architects' Chicago chapter honored local architects last week for their work on designs worldwide.
Why it matters: The awards recognize excellence in architectural practice and elements of sustainability and equity in projects ranging from renovating a Wicker Park workers' cottage to affordable housing in an historic high-rise.
XS: Wicker Park Cottage by Woodhouse Tinucci Architects.
S: 15 N. Elizabeth in West Loop by The Miller Hull Partnership and Osterhaus McCarthy
M: Kresge College expansion at the University of California, Santa Cruz by Studio Gang
L: Westview High School and YMCA in Omaha by Perkins&Will and Lawson House Redevelopment by Farr Associates for ambitious renovation.
XL: Wayne County Justice Center in Detroit by HOK
The intrigue: The institute awarded Linda Searl, founding principal of Searl Lamaster Howe, the Lifetime Achievement Award for her commitment to building affordable housing in Chicago and mentoring younger architects.
- Some of Searl's designs include UCAN City Campus, Offices & Youth Living and Hale Elementary, School Remodel & Addition.
Go deeper: More AIA winners and finalists.