Access Living

Honor Award

  • LCM Architects
  • Access Living
  • Consultants Illinois Facilities Fund, Cotter Consulting (Owner's Rep); Thornton Tomasetti Engineers (Structural); 20/10 Engineering Group (MEP/FP); Sieben Energy Associates (LEED)
  • Division Commercial
  • Location Chicago, IL
  • General contractor Michuda Construction

Photos

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Access Living photo #1
Photo: George Lambros
Access Living photo #2
Photo: George Lambros
Access Living photo #3
Photo: George Lambros

Overview

Jurors professed their fondness for this forward-looking headquarters for a group that advocates for people with disabilities. "The thought that went into this was incredible," jurors said." They went above and beyond, incorporating universal and green design." The intersection of the two is the building's distinctive strength—for example, lighting incorporates daylight harvesting to reduce energy use, but it can be adjusted to meet the needs of people with visual impairments.