Awards,
Honors,
and Accolades
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
Northeastern Illinois Chapter American Institute of Architects
Outstanding Architectural Firm of the Year
Engineering News Record Midwest
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
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