Four projects by northern Indiana architects were recognized for excellence in design at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Northern Indiana Design Awards, AIA Indiana announced today.
“It’s clear that our talented members are positively changing the built environment for their clients and for the communities they serve,” said Jason Shelley, executive director, AIA Indiana. “The creative and thoughtful approach they apply to their work takes the needs of their clients into consideration, while incorporating the unique elements of the spaces and places around these structures. I’m so proud of what they have accomplished and the impact they have, for the better, on our communities.”
The award recipients were carefully selected from 15 submissions by a jury from the AIA Iowa Chapter. The awards and categories are listed below with links to project photos and specifics:
Honor Award – New Construction (Project cost greater than $5 million)
Greensburg Fire Station No.1, project architect DLZ Indiana LLC. This $9.2 million new structure spans more than 21,000 square feet and prioritizes firefighter safety and facility operations.
Citation Award - Preservation/Adaptive Reuse/Renovation
Elkhart General Hospital 6th Floor Flexible Unit, project architect Creative Design Solutions, Inc. The space transforms a medical-surgical unit into a flexible and future-ready facility that is prepared for a post-COVID era.
Merit Award – Preservation/Adaptive Reuse/Renovation
St. Joseph County Public Library Addition and Renovation, project architect Arkos Design and Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP. The 85,000 square foot renovation modernized the existing 116,500 square foot space, enhancing the patron experience and making the space more community friendly.
Citation Award – Interior Architecture (Project cost less than $5 million)
Social Engagement Center, project architect, DLZ Indiana LLC. DLZ’s own team created a new employee experience at its South Bend headquarters, fostering engagement, camaraderie and team building.
