AIA Chicago, September 13, 2022
The repositioning of Willis Tower, a design transformation that reshaped the iconic building’s amenities and street presence in Chicago, won a 2022 Design Excellence Award from AIA Chicago. The honor distinguished Willis Tower among four finalists in the Interior Architecture Large category. AIA Chicago is the second largest chapter of the American Institute of Architects, and the Design Excellence Awards recognize the global design achievements of Chicago architects. Award winners were announced at Designight 2022, an event held at Millennium Park’s Pritzker Pavilion and open to the public. DMA led retail tenant delivery efforts throughout the redesign and congratulates Gensler and the Willis Tower team on this honor.