2026 Lerch Bates People's Choice Awards Voting
The polls are open for the AIA Chicago's Lerch Bates People's Choice Awards, in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Center. Cast your vote now and help decide which outstanding projects take home the top honors!
Voting closes at 11:59 PM CT on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
You can vote only once per email address, per category. We'll be deleting any duplicate votes.
Join us at Designight 2026 on October 1 to learn who won!
affordable housing
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Community & Civic
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cultural & museum
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EDUCATION & RESEARCH
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HEALTHCARE
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MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
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OFFICE
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HOSPITALITY & retail
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SINGLE FAMILY,
NEW CONSTRUCTION
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SINGLE FAMILY,
ADAPTIVE REUSE
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