DESIGNIGHT 2022

Chicago's premier architectural celebration of the year, hosted by The American Institute of Architects, Chicago.

Date:

MONDAY | 09.12.2022

6:00 PM

Location:

Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park
201 East Randolph Street
Chicago, IL, 60601

4:30 PM

Gates Open

6:00 PM

Program Begins
Spotlight on AIA Chicago's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
Presentation of the Design Excellence Awards for projects in Architecture Extra Small, Architecture Small, and Interior Architecture Small

Musical Interlude

Spotlight on the initiatives of the AIA Chicago Foundation
Presentation of the Roberta Feldman Architecture for Social Justice Award
Spotlight on AIA Chicago's 2030 Commitment and Decarbonization Initiatives
NEW Decarbonization Award
NEW Lerch Bates People's Choice Awards, presented in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Center

Musical Interlude

Spotlight on AIA Chicago's LGBTQIA+ Alliance
Presentation of the Design Excellence Awards for projects in Architecture Medium and Interior Architecture Medium

Musical Interlude

Presentation of the Design Excellence Awards for projects in Architecture Large, Architecture Extra Large, and Interior Architecture Large
Presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award
Speech by Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Ralph Johnson, FAIA, Global Design Director of Perkins&Will
Closing Remarks

9:45 PM

Venue Closes

Pritzker Pavilion Key Locations

Entry: Randolph, East of Pritzker Pavilion

Entry: Randolph, West of Pritzker Pavilion

Entry: Monroe, Between Michigan Ave. & S. Columbus Drive

Entry: Garage Access

Beverage Tent

Concessions (Food & Beverage) Tent

Sponsor VIP Tent

Patron Services Tent

Restroom Access

Host and Emcee

Peter SagalHost of NPR's "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me"

Photo Credit: Antony Nagelmann/NPR

Evening Entertainment

Evening entertainment will be provided by Sam Thousand & The Soul Vortex, a Chicago-based band that brings a sophistication to the stage that engages & uplifts. Their shows feature original hits as well as unique takes on familiar grooves that are soulful, funky, & cool.

Project Finalists

Lifetime Achievement Award

Recognizing Ralph Johnson, FAIA, Global Design Director at Perkins&Will

Design Excellence Awards in Architecture

Extra-Small to Extra-Large and Interior Architecture Small to Large

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Roberta Feldman Architecture for Social Justice Award

Honoring projects guided by the conviction that access to high quality architecture is not a privilege, it is a human right.

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Decarbonization Award

Showcasing vanguards that exemplify the profession’s ability to reduce embodied carbon in building construction

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Lerch Bates People's Choice Awards

Presented in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Center.

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FAQs

Millennium Park is located on Michigan Avenue, bordered by Randolph Street to the north, Columbus Drive to the east, and Monroe Street to the south. Both Chicago Transit Authority buses and trains, and Metra’s commuter rail lines stop conveniently near Millennium Park.

Nearby parking garages are located at Grant Park North Garage (25 North Michigan Avenue), Grant Park South Garage (325 South Michigan Avenue), and Millennium Park Garage & Millennium Lakeside Garage (5 South Columbus Drive). Pay in person at each garage location or pre-pay online for discounted parking. Visit www.millenniumgarages.com or call (312) 616-0600 for 24/7 customer service.