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Designight 2026

AIA Chicago

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Oct 1 Thu 6:00PM

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Performance Run Time: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

AIA Chicago proudly presents Designight 2026, Chicago's premier architectural Awards Ceremony and After Party. Celebrating excellence across the profession, the evening honors the Design Excellence, Decarbonization, Roberta Feldman Social Justice, Divine Detail, Lerch Bates People's Choice, Dubin Family Young Architect, and Lifetime Achievement Awards—recognizing outstanding projects, emerging talent, and lasting contributions to architecture.

About AIA Chicago

With a membership exceeding 3,500 individuals—including licensed architects, architectural designers, and a broad network of industry partners and students—AIA Chicago is one of the largest and most influential local chapters of The American Institute of Architects in the country. AIA Chicago’s mission builds on the city’s architectural legacy by advocating for the profession, sharing knowledge among members, and partnering with communities. The chapter fosters a culture of design excellence for equitable, sustainable places and spaces.

AIA Chicago offers lectures and continuing education courses; specialized, issue-specific Knowledge Communities; advocacy for architects; and help for consumers looking for an architect.

AIA Chicago is the local Chicago chapter of The American Institute of Architects. Based in Washington, D.C., the AIA has been the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners since 1857. Learn more by visiting AIAChicago.org.