Preservation Awards

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Annually, the City of Evanston Preservation Commission invites home owners, architects, contractors and Evanston residents to nominate preservation projects for the Evanston Preservation & Design Awards.

This program is aimed at recognizing property owners, architects, contractors and local organizations for their contribution to maintaining and enhancing the architectural, historical and cultural heritage of the City of Evanston through construction projects in the following categories:

  • Sensitive Addition/Alteration: a project that successfully integrated an addition/alteration within the architectural style of a main house or building and complements the context and character of a historic district, neighborhood or a specific area within the City.
  • Adaptive Reuse: a project that creatively achieved the adaptive reuse of an existing structure originally used for another purpose.  The project must have undertaken at least substantial rehabilitation.
  • Appropriate New Construction: A new house, building or structure that through its design and use of building materials enhances the quality of the built environment.  The project must have a positive impact on its immediate surroundings, including historic district, neighborhood or a specific area within the City.

Proper Rehabilitation/Restoration: A project that has closely followed the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for The Treatment of Historic Properties and its Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and Reconstructing Buildings (landmarks and non-landmark contributing/significant buildings city wide are also eligible).

 

2011 Preservation & Design Awards Nomination Application:

2011 Preservation & Design Awards Nomination Form.pdf

For more information, contact Carlos D. Ruiz, Preservation Coordinator at 847-448-8687or cruiz@cityofevanston.org

 

2010 Preservation & Design Awards Winners

At the May 24, 2010 Evanston City Council Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl presented the 2010 Preservation and Design awards to a handful of local home owners, architects and contractors.

CATEGORY WINNERS

Proper Rehabilitation/Restoration: This year’s winner is the property at 1046 Sheridan Rd. It is owned by Janet Kohl who was also the contractor. Located in the Lakeshore Historic District, this large single family home had been deemed uninhabitable at purchase in 1998 (in fact it was the neighborhood haunted house). The property underwent a complete restoration, from the replacement of the sewage lines to restoration of original door hardware. The work discreetly incorporates modern amenities while retaining all period features. All work was done to the Secretary of the Interior’s guidelines for historic properties. Jury Comments: “a subtle and impeccable restoration of a stately landmark.”

MASON PARK New Fieldhouse 2 Main Entry night view.jpgSensitive Addition/Alteration: The first winner in this category and winner of the Margery B. Perkins Award was the property at 1600 Church Street, Mason Park. It is owned by the City of Evanston; the architect was Elliot Dudnik and Associates; and the contractor was JP Bruno Corporation. This project comprised the development of a master plan for all of Mason Park. Designed with input from the community, the result is a structured series of recreational spaces of different types and a field house which is now the focal point of the park. Jury Comments: This project has a terrific breakdown of scale and a wonderful variety of spaces to suit a range of differing needs. It is a wonderful example of successful place-making.” The Commission’s highest accolade was given to this property as they felt it contributed significantly to the quality of the public realm and to the identity of the surrounding area.

The second winner was the property at 1419 Judson. It is owned by Fred and Kim Rafilson and the architect and contractor was Benevenuti & Stein. A one-story family room addition, including a deck and a two-story tower element has been added to the rear of this house. Aluminum siding and storm windows were removed to allow for a painted wood exterior. Asphalt roofing was removed and replaced with cedar shingles. Jury Comment: “a thoughtful addition with exquisite detail and craftsmanship.”

The final winner in this category was the property located at 1024 Judson Ave. It is owned by Mark Ouweleen and Sarah Harding; the architect was Tom Bassett-Dilley; and the contractor was Sturm Builders. The program for this project was to adapt the existing garage and unfinished attic into a functioning garage with separate side entry and guest suite above. Design includes well-scaled landscaped space in the backyard with a path and a masonry site wall which visually links the main and coach houses. Jury Comments: “a seamless merging of the old and new with lovely attention to detail.”

Appropriate New Construction: The winner in this area was the property at 1801 Wesley Ave. It is owned by Richard and Elaine Heuberger; the architect was Paul Audrain; and the contractor was Rock and Wall Construction. This new construction of a single family home was on a vacant corner lot in the Ridge Historic District. Jury Comments: “This is a striking contemporary design, sensitive to its context in form, scale and massing, with a particularly successful interface between public and private realms. This project illustrates that good, contemporary design can sit comfortably in an historic district.” 

The 2010 Jurors were Jack Weiss, of Jack Weiss and Associates Design and President of Design Evanston; Leonard Koroski, of Goettsch Partners Architects; and Amy Riseborough, associate member of the Preservation Commission.

View photos of award recipients and properties here >>> and the 2010 Preservation and Design Award slide show Award Presentation 2010.pdf