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 specific area.
  • Adaptive Reuse: a project that creatively achieved the 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 specific area.
  • 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 non­landmark contributing/significant buildings citywide are eligible).
  • Life Achievement/Preservationist of the Year: this award is given to an individual who has demonstrated a sustained commitment to the preservation movement for the benefit of the City of Evanston through his/her work or volunteerism. This is a new category this year.

2013 Preservation & Design Awards Nomination Application:

2013 Preservation Awards Application.

Projects must have been completed between 2008 and 2012. Recipients of the award will be notified in advance of the actual date, time and place of the 2013 Preservation and Design Awards ceremony. Nominations are due by April 30. For more information, contact Carlos D. Ruiz, Preservation Coordinator at 847-448-8687or cruiz@cityofevanston.org

2012 Evanston Preservation & Design Awards Winners
 

Honorable Mention for Environmental Design

1856 Orrington Avenue View image.doc
Project: New accessible ramp and patio

Jury Comments:
• Good design solution using the garden wall to hide the ramp
• Complementary design to the Quadrangle
Recipients:
Owner: Northwestern University (Andrew McGonigle)
Architect: Weese Langley Weese (Dennis Langley)
Contractor: W. B. Olson (Dave Olson & Mike Shydlowski)

647 University Place, Rogers House Dormitory View Image.doc
Project: New accessible ramp and porch at the existing main entrance on the north elevation

Jury Comments:
• The profile of the new retaining walls was kept low as not to obscure the original building
• Materials and detailing harmonize with the existing materials as well
Recipients:
Owner: Northwestern University (Elena Romero-Jensen/Andrew McGonigle)
Architect: Weese Langley Weese (Dennis Langley)
Contractor: W. B. Olson (Dave Olson & Mike Shydlowski)


Award for Environmental Design and Sensitive Alteration
625-37 University Place View image.doc
Project: Two adjacent Northwestern University Sororities redesigned their exterior limestone terraces in order to provide an accessible route to both of their front entries.

Jury Comments:
• A creative solution incorporates sloping walks, extensive landscaping and pathway lighting, with minimal use of conventional accessible ramps and railings
Recipients:
Owner: Alpha Chi Omega (Karen Aeschlimann)
Delta Delta Delta (Betty Olivera)
Northwestern University (Andrew McGonigle)
Architect: Ellen Galland/Marion Tweedy (Rockwell Associates) and
Dian Keehan
Contractor: Frank H. Stowel & Sons, Inc.

1 Northwestern Place View image.pdf
Project: Realignment of access drive to improve emergency vehicle access and provide more green space.  It includes modification of pedestrian walks, resurfacing of parking lot, parking lot and pedestrian lighting.

Jury Comments:
• The project efficiently reduced paved surfaces to replace it with walkways, green space and bicycle facilities.  The extensive landscaping improvements enhance the aesthetics of the area
Recipients:
Owner: Northwestern University (Andrew McGonigle)
Architect: Stanley Consultants (Sagar Sonar)
Contractor: Ragnar Benson Construction, LLC (Andrew Gibbons)


2601 Orrington Avenue View image
Project: The project created an accessible entrance to Northwestern University’s President’s House.  As part of an overall renovation of the house, the front entry porch and front lawn were altered to make the first floor accessible, without the use of ramps or lifts.  The project included raising and rebuilding the existing entry porch and raising the grade of most of the front lawn so that the ne front walks could slope up to the porch


Jury Comments:
• It effectively uses creative solutions to provide accessibility to the house
• A good example of how institutional buildings can be integrated into a residential historic neighborhood.
Recipients:
Owner: Northwestern University (John Brzezinski/Andrew McGonigle)
Architect: Rockwell Associates (Ellen Galland/Marion Tweedy))
Contractor: Eiesland Builders

Award for Sensitive Adaptive Reuse
2121 Sheridan Road, Loder Hall View image.pdf
Project: Complete renovation and alterations to provide single rooms with private baths.  New mixed used spaces were included into lower level.  Exterior work included new insulation, windows, and roofs, including a vegetative roof

Jury Comments:
• Imaginative sustainable design solution
• Sensitive rehabilitation of the exterior
Recipients:
Owner: Garret-Evangelical Theological Seminary (Arnold Henning)
Architect: McGuire Igleski & Associates (Anne McGuire/Amy Gauen/)
Contractor: W. B. Olson (Dave Olson & Mike Shydlowski)


Award for Proper Rehabilitation/Restoration
2603 Sheridan Road (Originally the H. L. Clarke House – Coach House) View imag.doc
Project: Exterior rehabilitation and restoration of the existing Evanston Art Center Coach House

Jury Comments:
• The Jury commends the City of Evanston for its public commitment to the restoration and rehabilitation of this important publically owned structure.
• High quality of restoration execution
Recipients:
Owner: City of Evanston (Doug Gaynor)
Architect: Elliott Dudnick
Contractor: Continental Construction

Honorable Mention for Proper Rehabilitation/Restoration
2231 Asbury Avenue View image.pdf
Project: Removed fiber glass awning at rear entry and constructed roof with columns over rear entry door.  Recreated eight wood windows on attic level with new wood windows to match style

Jury Comments:
• Sensitive solution to provide a sheltered entry on a highly visible site
Recipients:
Owner: John Bausch and Amy Kohn
Architect: Images in Architecture (Gregory Moon)
Contractor: Images by Kaminski & Moon, Inc. (Bohdan Kaminski)

Award for Sensitive Addition
1120 Elmwood Avenue View image.doc
Project: Construction of a two-story (plus attic and basement) addition.

Jury Comments:
• A sensitive and well executed addition
• Appropriate proportions in the overall design
Recipients:
Owner: Carol and Jeff McCullough
Architect: Elliott Dudnick
Contractor: The Grimsley Group (Warren Grimsley)

419 Greenwood Street View image
Project: One story and partial second story addition at rear of house
Jury Comments:
• A sensitive addition that complements the original house
• Proportions, scale and details are well balanced
Recipients:
Owner: Kim and Jeff Hammock
Architect: Paul Janicki
Contractor: Alberg Construction (Al Ryberg)

Award for Appropriate New Construction
1216 Judson Avenue
View imageProject: Construction of a new two car frame garage

Jury Comments:
• A well designed accessory structure with the use of appropriate exterior building materials
Recipients:
Owner: Polly and Ken Rattner
Architect: Rockwell Associates (Ellen Galland/Marion Tweedy)
Contractor: Eriksen Armstrong Corporation (Kim Eriksen)

1220 Judson Avenue View image
Project: Construction of a new three car frame garage

Jury Comments:
• A beautiful garage that speaks to it’s own time
• Sensitive to the architecture of the original house
Recipients:
Owner: Lititia and Jeff Mann
Architect: Paul Janicki
Contractor: McKnight and Partners (Jonathan McKnight)

 

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