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May 18, 2005, • Union League Club, Chicago
2005 MERIT AWARDS
HONOR TOP PROJECTS
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The historic ballroom at the Union League Club glowed with anticipation on the evening of
May 18th as the brightest names in the Chicago Building Industry gathered to honor their own.
Over 200 building professionals assembled that evening to recognize the top projects of the
last two years for excellence of design and construction as the 49th Annual Merit Awards
Dinner heralded the results of months of preparation and planning.
Four top Chicagoland projects in four categories were recognized with CBC's distinctive granite
"cornerstone" cubes to commemorate their victories.
Originating with 47 nominees, the entries were reviewed by a panel of 17 expert judges
in March. Competition then narrowed to 16 finalists in recent weeks, with four projects
competing in four classes: New Construction Chicago, New Construction Suburbs, Rehab
Construction, and Construction Under $10 Million. The CBC Merit Awards Jury then narrowed
the field to one winner in each category...a very difficult and challenging task, with
so many high-quality entries to review.
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THANK YOU, JUDGES!
The 2005 Merit Award Jury gathered for a group photo during the evening's
festivities on May 18th at the Union League Club. In the front row
(left to right) were: Eli Cohen (Thornton-Tomasetti), Rick Kress (LaSalle),
Mike Konieczka (Turner), Randy Guillot (OWP/P), John Freitag (CISCO),
Dave Banks (St. Paul Travelers), and Raymond Camosy (Camosy, Inc.). In the
back row were Jan Turner (Cotter Consulting), Carmen Manno (Gibson Electric),
Mark Luetkehans (Paul H. Schwendener), Lucy Morros (Wight & Co.), Jim Vanek
(Bauer Latoza Studio), Bob Finigan (Ross Barney + Jankowski), Jim Brucato
(Principle Construction), and Rich Blackwell (CISCO).
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The stunning new BAPS Temple in Bartlett won Merit Award honors in the New Construction
Suburbs category in this year's competition. It is a rare modern example of totally masonry
construction, blending ancient skills and artistry with modern high-tech features and
state-of-the-art mechanical systems.
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BAPS SHRI SWAMINARAYAN MANDIR
New Construction/Suburbs
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The project team included: Owner: BAPS; Architect: Papadopolos Architects;
Engineering Firms: Jacob & Hefnar, Wm. J. Hoekstra Engineering; General
Contractor: Rohit Patel.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Chicago, is the largest traditional Hindu Mandir
in the United States. The temple is designed entirely according to ancient Hindu
architectural manuscripts known as the Shilpa-Shastras. It blends ancient Indian
architecture with modern technology, including fiber optic lighting and masonry
construction systems designed expressly to withstand the extremities of Chicago weather.
Runners-up for the category include the Avante Center, Bolingbrook High School, and
the Willow Creek Community Church Auditorium.
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BAPS SHRI SWAMINARYAN MANDIR
Receiving the award were (left to right): Nayan Mehta, Pravin Patel, Jagdish Patel
(President, BAPS MW), Atul Desai (President, BAPS Chicago), Rohit Patel, Takor Patel,
Pat Patel, Ajay Patel, Harish Patel.
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LINCOLN PARK ZOO
REGENSTEIN CENTER FOR AFRICAN APES
New Construction Chicago
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LINCOLN PARK ZOO REGENSTEIN CENTER
Receiving the award were (left to right): Greg Leofanti, Pepper Construction),
Susanna CraibCox, and Patrick Loughran (Lohan Carprile Goettsch /LCG), Neal David,
and Jim Kubacki (Lincoln Park Zoo), Tim Vacha (LCG), Jim Hill (Hill Mechanical),
and Larry Weldon (LCG).
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The project team included: Owner: Lincoln Park Zoo; Architect: Lohan Caprile Goettsch;
Exhibit Designer: Patrick Janikowski Architects; Interpretive Design: Lyons/Zaremba;
Engineers: Primera Engineers, Halvorson Kaye; General Contractor: Pepper Construction
Company; Consultants: Dietz Hartlage, Charter Sills.
The design of Lincoln Park Zoo's Regenstein Center for African Apes creates a sustainable,
visitor-friendly animal habitat while enhancing the zoo's reputation as a leader in
research and conservation. The 30,000-square-foot building and 27,000-square-foot
outdoor environment improves quality of life for the apes and creates a natural setting,
enhancing visitor appeal.
Runners-up in "New Construction/Chicago" were Contemporaine at 516 North Wells, the
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, and the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business Hyde
Park Center.
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KENDALL COLLEGE RIVERWORKS CAMPUS
Rehab Construction
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The project team included: Client/Owner: Kendall College; Architectural Firms:
Economou Partners, Teska; Engineering Firm: Henneman Raufeisen & Associates,
Inc.; General Contractor: Principle Construction; Consultants: Barbara Pollack
Associates, E.F. Whitney, Inc.
The focus of the Kendall College's renovation was transforming it into a
state-of-the-art college campus. As a result, it is the largest and most
sophisticated facility in the country dedicated to culinary arts and hospitality
higher education.
Runners-up included: the Carthage College Clausen Center for World Business,
the College of DuPage Carol Stream Community Education Center, and the Platt
Luggage Façade Relocation.
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KENDALL COLLEGE
Receiving the award were (left to right): Bryan Walker (Principle Construction/PC),
Steve Economou (Economou Partners/EP), Barbara Pollack (Kendall College/KC),
Mark Augustyn (PC), Howard Tullman (KC), Jim Brucato and Roger Wolden (PC),
David Kipley (KC), and John Economou (EP).
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PATTY TURNER SENIOR CENTER
Construction Under $10 Million
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PATTY TURNER SENIOR CENTER
Receiving the award were (left to right: Alan James and Neil Pollack (PHN Architects),
Rick Julison and Linda Gryziecki (Deerfield Park District), Dave Olson and John Emser
(W. B. Olson, Inc.).
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The project team included: Client/Owner: Deerfield Park District; Architectural Firms:
PHN Architects, Thomas Dyke: Engineers: Greengard, Inc., Gage Consulting Engineers,
Inc, R.I. Johnson Associates; General Contractor: W. B. Olson, Inc.; Consultant:
STS Consultants, LTD.
In 1966, the Deerfield Park District became official sponsor of the Deerfield Senior's
Organization. Through the years, the District housed the Senior Center in various Park
District facilities. An expanding membership caused the organization to outgrow their
space and then increased beyond the capacity of the previously- converted Field House.
After meeting priorities and guidelines for the new building and overcoming site problems,
the results are evident, and the Senior Center is a success! The new 16,650-square-foot
facility provides space for many programs. Any adult over the age of 55 can work out in
the fitness area, have massage therapy, learn how to play bridge, study computers, shoot
pool, or just sit with a good book in the Library.
Runners-up included the Hayes Park New Natatorium, Southwest Women Working Together, and
Uke's Harley Davidson / Buell Motorcycle Dealership.
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Summer is again upon us, and with it, time to enjoy our families and recharge our
batteries. For me personally, it also represents the end of my term as your President.
It has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and I must thank everyone who pitched
in to make the past two years so very successful for CBC.
We're ending 2005 on a high note. The May Merit Awards program was well-attended,
with over 200 industry leaders in attendance. This was due, in no small part, to the
efforts of Chairman Fred Berglund, who created a program that was both entertaining and
suspenseful...keeping every project team on the edge of their seats until the envelope
was opened.
For those of you who couldn't attend this year's event, the following projects took
home the 2005 Merit Award cornerstones:
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New Construction Chicago - Lincoln Park Zoo Regenstein Center for African Apes, Chicago
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New Construction Suburbs - BAPS Shri Swamanarayan Mandir, Bartlett
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Rehab Construction - Kendall College Riverworks Campus, Chicago
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Construction Under $10 Million - Patty Turner Senior Center - Deerfield Park District, Deerfield
More information on the winning projects and photos of the event appear elsewhere
in this issue of the Edifice, as well as on the CBC web site.
I must also thank our 2005 Merit Awards Judges for their diligent efforts,
including David Banks (St. Paul Travelers Bond), Bill Bast
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(Thornton
Tomasetti/TTE), Rick Blair (Turner), Rich Blackwell (CISCO), Jim Brucato (
Principle Construction), Raymond Camosy (Camosy), Joseph Caprile (Lohan
Caprile Goettsch/LCG), Eli Cohen (TTE), Bob Finigan (Ross Barney + Jankowski),
John Freitag (CISCO), Kevin Geshwender (Berglund Construction), Randy Guillot
(OWP/P), Michael Kaufman, (LCG), Michael Konieczka (Turner), Rick Kress (LaSalle),
Mark Luetkehans (Paul H. Schwendener), Carmen Manno (Gibson Electric), Lucy Morros
(Wight & Co.), Jan Rogatz (Cotter Consulting/CC), Jan Turner (CC), Jim Vanek
(Bauer Latoza Studio), and Bob Weber (Valenti Builders).
Our final event of the CBC year will be our first Golf Outing in many years,
scheduled for June 22nd at the beautiful Bloomingdale Golf Club in Bloomingdale.
At this writing, only two foursomes remain available, and all major sponsorships
have been underwritten. By all means, if you haven't signed up yet for golf
and/or a sponsorship, call the CBC office today! This promises to be one of our
best events of the year.
While regular CBC monthly meetings always take a Summer break until
mid-September, the Association itself does not. We continue full speed
ahead in many ways, gearing up for a new season of programs, events, and
membership recruitment. Regarding the Fall season, the Board is busy
researching and scheduling an exciting line-up for the 2005-2006.
Our kickoff program on September 21st remains a secret, but it
always begins the year with a major presentation for the first meeting.
The 2005 Award of Honor Committee has mailed out its Nomination packages
to all CBC members, and a nomination page appears on our web site at
www.chicagobuildingcongress.org. I urge you to nominate a deserving person.
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AWARD OF HONOR NOMINATIONS:
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Each year, Chicago Building Congress recognizes the lifetime achievments
of a senior industry leader through the "Award of Honor" Program. This year,
the Award of Honor will be presented at the October19th Membership Luncheon
at the Union League Club.
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Consider now whom you could nominate as the next
AOH honoree. A Nomination Form is enclosed in this issue of the Edifice,
and is also available on-line at www.chicagobuildingcongress.org.
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ACE MENTOR PROGRAM
Career Directions for Students in
Architecture, Construction and Engineering
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On April 20, 2005, CBC presented Dr. Charles Thornton on the Ace Mentor
Program…which he founded and still serves as Chairman.
ACE is becoming the building industry's foremost mentoring program. It was established
by the principals of several leading design and construction firms to introduce
promising high school students to career opportunities in the industry.
After several years of experimenting with various mentoring models, ACE was born
in 1994. Seventeen firms banded together into three teams, each organized like a
typical design and construction team, and "adopted" about 90 students from local
high schools. Volunteers from each of the firms, serving as mentors, worked
directly with the students...introducing them to people and projects within the
construction industry. Students learned from design professions about the role
that each performs in planning/designing/constructing
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a project. Students also
gained first-hand insight into the design industry by touring project offices,
visiting active construction sites. Students worked closely with their mentors
to solve challenging "real world" projects.
In 1995, ACE held its first fundraiser for scholarships benefiting ACE graduates.
Scholarships are now awarded annually to ACE graduates who go to college for
careers in design and construction.
ACE continues to grow...both vertically and laterally. Chapters are "under
construction" in cities across the United States, and existing chapters
continue adding new mentoring firms and improving program quality.
For more information on the ACE Mentor Program, visit the ACE website at:
www.acementor.org.
You may also call Carol Moy at 312/595-2112, or contact her by e-mail at
cmoy@thettgroup.com.
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We're Looking For Your Dues & Data!
Chicago Building Congress keeps busy during the Summer preparing for the new year
ahead (did you know that our Fiscal Year actually begins in July and ends in June?)
with several important tasks, beginning with billing for dues. Soon, all members
will receive their invoices for their 2005-2006 dues, and we would be most
appreciative of your prompt attention to paying the dues.
This mailing will also include a data update request form, which we use (a) to
maintain our membership database, and (b) to develop and publish the CBC Directory.
The latter project is a lengthy and detailed process. And, because change is constant,
we really need up-to-date information on all members names, addresses, phones, faxes,
etc., to keep the print Directory and on-line version current.
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