Awards

Recognized for a job well done.

Our commitment to function, sustainability, design, and most of all, our clients, has been honored by the industry. We've been recognized by some of the most esteemed organizations and publications in the field.

Commercial

AIA, Orlando
Design Excellence - Unbuilt
Al Mina Mixed-Use Commercial Office Development
2010
Orlando

The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation
Outstanding Rehabilitation Award
Overton Hygienic Building
2009
Chicago

IIDA, Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Silver Award, Commercial B/W 20,000-100,000 sq. ft.
Signature Theatre
2007
Washington, DC

AIA Nevada
Honorable Mention
Harley-Davidson Financial Services Call Center, Carson City
2006
Chicago

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Northern VA Chapter
Best Common Area, Best Interior, Best Low Rise, One-Stories
Capital One Lecture Hall
2006
Chicago

Cultural

Construction Communications
Community Service Award 2000-2009
Signature Theatre
2009
Washington, DC

Solutia/Doc Awards Design Firm Winner
Signature Theatre
2007
Washington, DC

 

Education

NIRSA
2010 Outstanding Sports Facilities – Indoor Facility
University of Illinois, ARC
2010
Chicago

 

The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation
Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design
Kennedy-King College
2009
Chicago

University of Notre Dame
Partner in Innovation Award
Work on Executive MBA Center
2009
Chicago

AIA West Virginia
Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture
Fairmont Rec Center
2008
Chicago

 

American School and University
Outstanding Design Classrooms
Kennedy-King College
2008
Chicago

 

AIA West Virginia
Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture
Fairmont Rec Center
2008
Chicago

 

Midwest Construction
Project of the Year – Higher Education/Research
Kennedy King College
2008
Chicago

 

National Intramural Recreational Sports Association
Outstanding Sports Facility
University of Illinois CRCE
2006
Chicago

AIA Chicago
Design Excellence Awards 2005 – Interior Architecture Citation of Merit Award
North Grand High School
2005
Chicago

 

American School and University
Outstanding Design Recognition for Classrooms
ISU – College of Business
2005
Chicago

 

American School and University
Outstanding Design Recognition for Cafeterias/Food Service Areas
North Central College Boilerhouse Student Lounge
2005

American School and University
Gold Citation – Residence Halls/Lounges
University Center
2005
Chicago

 

Associated Builders and Contractors West Virginia
Excellence in Construction – Institutional
Fairmont State University Recreation & Student Union
2005
Chicago

Florida Educational Facility Planners Association
Merit Award
FIU – Health and Life Sciences Complex
2005
Orlando

 

 

International Masonry Institution
2005 Indiana/Kentucky Golden Trowel Award in Recognition of Outstanding Achievements in Masonry Design and Construction
RHIT Hatfield Hall – Interiors
2005
Chicago

Midwest Construction
Award of Merit – College/University Projects
ISU – College of business
2005
Chicago

 

 

General

Greater Chicago Food Depository – Commercial Real Estate Awards
Architect of the Year
2008
Chicago

Government

AIA Northern Virginia
Award of Merit, Institutional Category
House of Sweden
2007
Washington, DC

NAIOP Maryland/DC Chapter Awards of Excellence
Best Institutional Facility
House of Sweden
2007
Washington, DC

Healthcare

Healthcare Design Architectural Showcase
Citation of Merit Award
University of New Mexico Cancer Treatment and Research Center
2010
Chicago

AIA New Mexico
Merit Award
University of New Mexico Cancer Treatment and Research Center
2011
Chicago

Hospitality

NEWH Hospitality Industry Network
SOFHIE Award – Honorable Mention for Hotel Design
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
2009
Orlando

G2E 2008 Casino Design Awards
Best Overall Construction Project for a Casino over $200 million
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
2008
Orlando

G2E 2008 Casino Design Awards
Best Architectural Re-Design for a Casino Resort
Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel
2008
Seattle

Workplace

American Society of Interior Designers
Best In Show – Corporate Offices under 10,000 sq. ft.
Sasser Family Holdings
2012
Chicago
American Society of Interior Designers
First Place – Corporate Offices under 10,000 sq. ft.
Sasser Family Holdings
2012
Chicago
American Society of Interior Designers
Design Excellence Award – Corporate Offices over 10,000 sq. ft.
MillerCoors
2010
Chicago
Inform Awards 2010
Category: Object Design
Volkswagen Group of America Headquarters
2010
Washington, DC
NAIOP Northern Virginia Chapter Awards
Best Interiors Tenant Space, 15,000-49,000 sq. ft. Merit
Catholic Charities USA Headquarters
2010
Washington, DC

Interior Design Magazine
Best of Year Merit Award for Large Office
MillerCoors
2010
Chicago

Interior Design Magazine
Best of Year merit Award for Own Office
VOA Associates Headquarters
2010
Chicago

 

Fairfax County Architectural Review Board and the Department of Planning & Zoning
Merit Award for Exceptional Design
Volkswagen Group of America US Headquarters
2010
Washington, DC

American Society of Interior Designers
Design Excellence Award – Corporate Offices over 10,000 sq. ft.
RMB Capital Management
2009
Chicago

 

American Society of Interior Designers
Design Excellence Award – Corporate Offices over 10,000 sq. ft.
RMB Capital Management
2009
Chicago


IIDA Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Gold Award (over 100,000 sq. ft. category)
Volkswagen Group of American US Headquarters
2009
Washington, DC

 

Washington Building Congress
Craftsmanship Award Winner
Volkswagen Group of American US Headquarters
2009
Washington, DC


American Society of Interior Designers
Design Excellence Award – Corporate Offices under 10,000 sq. ft.
Dade Behring Customer Center
2008
Chicago

American Society of Interior Designers
Design Excellence Award – Hospitality
bluprint
2008
Chicago


 

Interior Design Magazine
Best of Year Merit Award for Budget Office
Leo Burnett
2009
Chicago


 

NAIOP Northern Virginia Chapter
Award of Merit
Volkswagen Group of America US Headquarters
2008
Washington, DC

Washington Business Journal
Best Real Estate Deal of the Year
Volkswagen Group of America US Headquarters
2008
Washington, DC

 

 

Interiors

AIA Chicago
2010 Distinguished Building Award winner
House of Sweden
2011
Chicago and Washington, DC

Shaw Contract Group
Design Is…Award
VOA Associates Headquarters
2009
Chicago

A|L Magazine
bluprint
2008
Chicago

 

AIA Chicago
2008 Interior Architecture Award winner – Merit
Leo Burnett
2008
Chicago

AIA Chicago
2008 Interior Architecture Award – Honor
bluprint
2008
Chicago

Midwest Construction
Award of Merit – Interior Design/Fitout
bluprint
2008
Chicago

Shaw Contract Group
Design Is…Award
RMB Capital Management
2008
Chicago

AIA Chicago
Excellence in Interior Architecture
Dade Behring Customer Center
2007
Chicago

NAIOP Maryland/DC Chapter Awards of Excellence
Best Interiors over 25,000 sq. ft.
Advanced Medical Technology Association
2007
Washington, DC

Solutia/Doc Awards
Design Firm Winner
Dade Behring Customer Center
2007
Chicago

American Society of Interior Designers
Grand Prize, Contract Tile
McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum
2006
Chicago

Antron Design Award
Retail/Showroom Category
ABN AMRO Plaza Cafeteria
2006
Chicago

Pantone/Interior Design Magazine
Color Outside the Lines Award
Julien J. Studley
2006
Chicago

Shaw Contract Group
Design Is…Award, People's Choice Award
ABN AMRO Plaza Conference Center and General Office Floors
2006
Chicago

Solutia
DOC Award
RR Donnelley
2006
Chicago

Virginia Center for Architecture
Inform Awards, Honor Award
GWSAE Marriott Center for Association Leadership
2006
Washington, DC

A|L Magazine
A|L Light & Architecture Design Award
Julien J. Studley
2005
Chicago

AIA Chicago
Design Excellence Awards 2005 – Interior Architecture Honor Award
Julien J. Studley
2005
Chicago

International Interior Design Association, Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Bronze Award
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Union Center Plaza
2005
Washington, DC

International Interior Design Association, Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Special Merit Award, Best Workplace Under $40
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Union Center Plaza
2005
Washington, DC

International Interior Design Association, Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Gold Award
Gallup Organization Leadership Training Center
2005
Washington, DC

Solutia
DOC Award
Julien J. Studley
2005
Chicago

LEED

Real Estate and Construction Review
Green Building of America
7th District Police Station
2009
Chicago

Military

South Central Construction Magazine
Award of Merit, Renovation/Restoration
Joseph S. Yenni Building Renovations
2008
Orlando

South Central Construction Magazine
Award of Merit, Public Building
Harden Hangars 3 and 4, NAS
2008
Orlando

Residential

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks
2008 Preservation Excellence Award
Overton Hygenic Building
2008
Chicago