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The Jury
Nila Leiserowitz, Assoc. AIA, FASID
Gensler
Santa Monica, California
Lewis Goetz, AIA
Group Goetz Architects PC
Washington, D.C.
Victor Saroki, FAIA
Victor Saroki & Associates Architects PC
Birmingham, Michigan



Northside College Preparatory High School



Location
Chicago, IL
Architect
OWP&P Architects
Client/Owner
Chicago Public Schools
General Contractor
Walsh Construction Group of Illinois
Consultant(s)
Bovis Management Group (construction manager); The Architects Enterprise Ltd. (associate architect); Rubinos & Mesia Engineers (structural, civil); OWP&P Engineers (mechanical, electrical); Galloway Ltd. (plumbing, fire protection)
Photographer
Jon Miller © Hedrich Blessing

The interior of this public high school carries through the award-winning quality of the whole building, which won a Citation of Merit in the Distinguished Building category last year. At entryways, light-filled gathering spaces provide flexibility and encourage community use. The relationship to the exterior is emphasized throughout, with natural light, views and similar materials. The jury found it restrained, handsome and very sophisticated for a high school.