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Tickets are now on sale for both the Awards Ceremony and After Party of the highly anticipated AIA Chicago Designight 2026, where the winners of the Lerch Bates People’s Choice Awards will be revealed alongside the Design Excellence Awards, the Decarbonization Award, the Roberta Feldman Architecture for Social Justice Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award and more. Click here to secure your tickets today.
Lerch Bates People’s Choice Awards finalists are selected by the Chicago Architecture Center’s dedicated docents, whose deep knowledge and passion for the city’s built environment help spotlight projects that resonate with the public. Soon, voting will open to the public, giving everyone a chance to champion the designs that inspire them most.
Designight 2026 promises an unforgettable evening of recognition, connection, and celebration. From the elegance of the awards ceremony to the energy of the after party, it’s a night that brings together architects, designers, civic leaders and community members to honor the transformative power of architecture in Chicago.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing evening. Visit the AIA Chicago website to secure your seat at Designight 2026. We can’t wait to see you there!
