The Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Chicago) hosted its 54th annual Designight at Navy Pier, where 24 local architecture firms were recognized with Design Excellence Awards. This year’s winners were honored for exceptional work in four separate
categories: Distinguished Building, Interior Architecture, Regional & Urban Design, and Divine Detail. A Jury of distinguished architects from around the country selected the winners from a field of 293 entries. i4design was in attendance with more than 700 architects, contractors and clients to see the awards unveiled. Here are some of our favorites…

Distinguished Building - Citation of Merit
Location - Hennepin, IL
Winner - Urban Lab | 3209 S. Morgan ST | Chicago, IL 60608

Distinguished Building - Citation of Merit
Location - Chicago, IL
Winner - Studio Gang Architects | 1212 N. Ashland | Chicago, IL 60622

Interior Architecture - Citation of Merit
Location - Chicago, IL
Winner - Florian Architects | 432 North Clark ST | Chicago, IL 60654

Distinguished Building - Honor Award
Location - Scottsdale, AZ
Winner - DCH Global, Inc. | 10052 E Relic Rock RD | Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Interior Architecture - Honor Award
Location - Chicago, IL
Winner - David Woodhouse Architects LLC | 230 West Superior ST | Chicago, IL 60654

Distinguished Building Award - Honor Award
Location - Singen/ Hohentwiel, Germany
Winner - Murphy/Jahn Architects | 35 East Wacker DR | Chicago, IL 6060

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