Honors & Accolades

We love our work. The years-long loyalty of many of our Clients is a testament to how well we do our job.

It’s why we do what we do.

Awards and industry recognition are a welcome acknowledgement of the great efforts of our staff.

Here are just a few of our accolades:

DLA Architects: Awards, Honors & Accolades:

We love our work. The years-long loyalty of many of our Clients is a testament to how well we do our job. It’s why we do what we do.

Architect Awards and industry recognition are a welcome acknowledgement of the great efforts of our staff. Here are just a few of our accolades:

Architect Award and Accolades

Corporate Awards for Architect

Design Awards for Commercial Projects

Design Awards for Educational architect

Design Awards for Recreational/Cultural architecture designs

architect Preservation Awards

AIA Illinois, a Council of the American Institute of Architects

Distinguished Firm Award

Northeastern Illinois Chapter American Institute of Architects

Outstanding Architectural Firm of the Year

Engineering News Record Midwest

Top Midwest Design Firm

Building Design + Construction Magazine

Giants 300 Top Architecture/ Engineering Firms

Giants 300 Top K-12 Design Firms

Giants 300 Top Green Design Firms

Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce

School District U-46 Business Partner of the Year

Workforce Development Award

City of Elgin Heritage Commission

Mayor’s Award for Preservation

Illinois State Board of Education

Exemplary Business – Education Partnership Award

 

MPC Building in Elgin, Illinois

Merit in Architecture Award from Northeast Illinois Chapter American Institute of Architects

Outstanding Design from American School & University Magazine

Corron Farm in Kane County, Illinois

Governor’s Hometown Award from State of Illinois

Starck & Company Realty in Elgin, Illinois

Elgin Civic Improvement Award from the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce

Homewood Flossmoor Community High School District Offices in Flossmoor, Illinois

Special Publisher’s Commendation Award from Learning By Design Magazine

Ridgewood High School Gymnasium Addition in Norridge, Illinois

Outstanding Design in American School & University magazine Architectural Portfolio

Award of Merit for Excellence in the Design of Educational Environments from Illinois Association of School Boards

Ridgewood High School Band Room Addition in Norridge, Illinois

Honorable Mention for Excellence in the Design of Educational Environments from Illinois Association of School Boards

Lincoln-Way West High School in New Lenox, Illinois

Award of Merit for Excellence in the Design of Educational Environments from Illinois Association of School Boards

Lincoln-Way North High School in Frankfort, Illinois

Award of Merit for Excellence in the Design of Educational Environments from Illinois Association of School Boards

Selected as home of Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra

Larkin High School Visual & Performing Arts Addition in Elgin, Illinois

Certificate of Excellence in School Design from Association of School Business Officials International

Fulton Elementary School in Tinley Park, Illinois

Outstanding Project from Learning By Design Magazine

Valley Medical Inn, St. Charles, Illinois

Community Development Award from The Greater St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce

Sportscore Two in Rockford, Illinois

Community Service Award from Rockford Parks District, Illinois Park and Recreation Association, Illinois Association of Park Districts

Sports Complex of the Year from Sports Turf Managers Association

Top Leaders in the Building & Construction Industry – Special Recognition

Fulton Elementary School in Tinley Park, Illinois

One of the Best New Green Projects In the Midwest Region from Real Estate & Construction Review

Elgin Child and Family Resource Center in Elgin, Illinois

Excellence in Masonry from Illinois Indiana Masonry Council

Mayor’s Award for Accomplishments that Preserve and Promote the Heritage of Elgin

Civic Improvement Annual 1st Place Award – New Construction from Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce

Lyons Township High School – South Campus in Western Springs, Illinois

Excellence in Engineering Award & Regional Technology Award – 2nd Place from American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

Award of Merit for Excellence in the Design of Educational Environments from Illinois Association of School Boards

Rich South High School Auditorium in Olympia Fields, Illinois

Honorable Mention for Excellence in the Design of Educational Environments from Illinois Association of School Boards

Elgin Academy’s Harold D. Rider Family Media, Science, and Fine Arts Center in Elgin, Illinois

Outstanding Design from American School and University Architectural Portfolio

Sustainable Development Award from The Conservation Foundation

Image Award from City of Elgin Image Advisory Commission

Honorable Mention for Best Commercial Job from Belgard Hardscapes – World Class Awards

Selected as Home of Elgin Opera

iGreenBuild Top 10 Premier Green Buildings from iGreenBuild.com

Green Site Award – Landscaping from Concrete Producer

Honorable Mention – Outstanding Design+Architecture In Education from School Planning and Management – Education Design Showcase

One of the Best New Green Projects In the Midwest Region from Real Estate & Construction Review

Hinsdale Central High School – Learning Resource/Student Center in Hinsdale, Illinois

Certificate of Merit in School Design from Association of School Business Officials International

Lockport East High School in Lockport, Illinois

Award of Merit for Excellence in the Design of Educational Environments from Illinois Association of School Boards

Lincoln-Way Central High School in New Lenox, Illinois

Honorable Mention for Excellence in the Design of Educational Environments from Illinois Association of School Boards

Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort, Illinois

ASHRAE Regional Technology Award in Existing Institutional Buildings Honorable Mention

Award of Merit for Excellence in the Design of Educational Environments from Illinois Association of School Boards

Advance Auto Parts in Elgin, Illinois

Civic Improvement Award from Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce

Larkin High School Visual & Performing Arts Addition in Elgin, Illinois

Award of Merit for Excellence in the Design of Educational Environments from Illinois Association of School Boards

Hinsdale Central High School – Learning Resource/Student Center in Hinsdale, Illinois

Award of Merit for Excellence in the Design of Educational Environments from Illinois Association of School Boards

Channahon Junior High School in Channahon, Illinois

Award of Merit for Excellence in Educational Design from Illinois Association of School Boards

East Park Professional Center in Elgin, Illinois

Civic Improvement Annual 1st Place Award – New Construction from Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce

Brenner Clothing Facade Restoration in Elgin, Illinois

Elgin Civic Improvement Award from Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce

Elgin Civic Improvement Annual 1st Place Award for Renovation from Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce

Lisle Junior High School Tech Center in Lisle, Illinois

Honorable Mention for Excellence in the Design of Educational Environments from Illinois Association of School Boards

Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort, Illinois

Educational Interiors Showcase Honorable Mention – Auditorium & Fine Arts Addition from American School & University Magazine

Excellence in Engineering Award from American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers

Multi-Tenant Medical Office Building in Elgin, Illinois

Civic Improvement Award 1st Place New Construction from Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce

Civic Improvement Award from Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce

McLean Executive Office Building B in Elgin, Illinois

Civic Improvement Award from Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce

McLean Executive Office Building A in Elgin, Illinois

Civic Improvement Award from Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce

Hines & Associates – City of Elgin Facade Improvement Program in Elgin, Illinois

Elgin Civic Improvement Award from Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce

Elgin Civic Improvement Annual 1st Place Award for Renovation from Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce

Mayor’s Preservation Award from City of Elgin

Lords Park Pavilion Restoration in Elgin, Illinois

Illinois Preservation Award from Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois

Merit in Architecture Award Design Award for Preservation from Northeast Illinois Chapter American Institute of Architects

The Community Crisis Center in Elgin, Illinois

Elgin Image Award from the City of Elgin

Elgin Mayor’s Award for Accomplishments that Preserve & Promote the Heritage of Elgin from the City of Elgin

The McBride Block Rehabilitation in Elgin, Illinois

Elgin Civic Improvement Award from the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce

Main Street Illinois Overall Building Rehabilitation Award from Illinois Main Street

Annual 1st Place Elgin Civic Improvement Award for Renovation from the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce

Elgin Public Museum in Elgin, Illinois

Excellence in Masonry Award from Illinois-Indiana Masonry Council

Excellence in Architecture Award from Northeast Illinois Chapter American Institute of Architects

Elgin Tower Building – City of Elgin Facade Improvement Program in Elgin, Illinois

Merit in Architecture Award from Northeast Illinois Chapter American Institute of Architects

Volo Bog Visitors Center in Ingleside, Illinois

Thomas H. Madigan Outstanding Achievement Award

Excellence in Architecture Award from Northeast Illinois Chapter American Institute of Architects