Regional Awards
The Chicago Chapter of the ICAA Announces the 2021 Acanthus Award Winners
The Chicago-Midwest Chapter of the ICAA is pleased to hold its nineth annual Acanthus Awards program, continuing its efforts, along with the other ICAA Chapters, to support work of exceptional merit accomplished by architects, designers and artists located within its geographical region. The jury consisted architect, Steve Ekman and landscape architect, James Hyatt and interior designer, Ramey Caulkins.
The Winners Are
ALLIED ARTS & CRAFTSMANSHIP
Simes Studios, Inc. for "Illinois Governor’s Mansion Mural"
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Hollander Design Landscape Architects for "New Classic, Long Island, New York"
INTERIOR DESIGN
Jessica Lagrange Studios for "Gold Coast Luxury"
INSTITUTIONAL OR COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE
McNicholas Architects for "The Advocates Law Office Building"
RENOVATION & ADAPTIVE REUSE (2-way tie)
John Guenther Architect for "McVay Center for the Performing Arts"
PRESERVATION & RESTORATION
Conrad Schmitt Studios for "Bradley Symphony Center"
RENOVATION & ADAPTIVE REUSE (2-way tie)
Duncan G. Stroik, Architect for "St. Augustine Cathedral"
STUDENT DESIGN PROJECT
Michael Bursch, University of Notre Dame for "Hindu Temple"
STUDENT DESIGN PROJECT
Christian Johnson, University of Notre Dame for "A New Bridge for Luang Praburg: Balancing Heritage & Commerce"
The winners of the Acanthus Awards were recognized at a ceremonial reception and dinner gala in the Wintrust Grand Banking Hall in Chicago on Saturday, October 16th at 5 p.m.
