Architecture Is Fun

Honoring their commitment to FUN, collaboration and their designs for “deeply humanistic and courageous” projects, Architecture Is Fun is AIA Chicago Firm of the Year.

HUE® Award to Architecture Is Fun, Benjamin Moore Color In Design Awards, 2012.
Award recognition for a design portfolio that demonstrates the power and passionate use of color in commercial interiors.

Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook, Illinois. American Society of Interior Designers Design Excellence Awards, First Place, Institutional Category, 2011.
Recognition of achievement in design.

Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum, Saginaw, Michigan. Color in Design Award, 1st Place, Print and HOW, 2011.
Award given for exceptional use of color as an agent for expressing community and revitalization.

St. Chrysostom's Day School Gothic Garden, Chicago, Illinois. Distinguished Building Award, American Institute of Architects Chicago Chapter, 2009.
Recognition of significant achievement in design, planning, and execution; the Gothic Garden at St. Chrysostom's conveys a strong message of the value and potential impact that can be found in the transformation of small spaces.

St. Chrysostom's Day School Gothic Garden, Chicago, Illinois. Mies van de Rohe Award, American Institute of Architects Illinois Chapter, 2009.
Recognition of significant achievement in design innovation: award given for bringing vibrancy and community vitality in to reclaim a formerly disused space and repurposing it.

Ronald McDonald House, The House in the Woods, Oak Lawn, Illinois. Outstanding Project Award, Association of Subcontractors and Affiliates, 2008 – 2009.
Award given for significant achievement in design and construction.

Pritzker Family Children's Zoo, Chicago, Illinois. Interior Architecture Award, American Institute of Architects Chicago Chapter, 2007.
Award given for a sophisticated approach in recreating a natural setting indoors that becomes a kid-centered view of the animal world and their connection to it.

Evanston, Illinois.
Interior Architecture Award, American Institute of Architects Chicago Chapter, 2007.
Recognition for a spirited graphic design solution brought about through a participatory process.

Evanston Public Library Teen Loft, Evanston, Illinois. Interior Design Award, American Library Association & International Interior Design Association, 2007.
Award for significant design achievement for a single space focusing on a specific user group.

Lindenhurst, Illinois. Award of Excellence, Illinois Association of Museums, 2005.
Award recognition of significant achievement in exhibit and interpretive design.

Chicago, Illinois. Honor Award.
Award given to recognize significant achievement in landscape architecture and urban design.

Naperville, Illinois. Distinguished Building Award, American Institute of Architects Chicago Chapter, 2003.
Recognition of significant achievement in design, planning, and execution; the DuPage Children's Museum conveys a strong message of value and vitality.

Ogden Interactive Park and Playground, City of Chicago Park District, Illinois.
Merit Award, American Society of Landscape Architects, Illinois Chapter, 2000.
Award given to recognize outstanding professional achievement in landscape architecture.

Kids On The Fly, O'Hare International Airport and Chicago Children’s Museum Satellite, Chicago, Illinois. Interior Architecture Award, American Institute of Architects Chicago Chapter, 1997.
Recognition of interior accessible exhibit located in litigious public domain.