Driehaus Nomination Form

  • Nominations must be submitted by Tuesday, October 26, 2021

  • Must be a CBA-certified brick Chicago bungalow located in the City of Chicago

  • Project completed within the last 5 years

  • Nominees must be available for a judges visit and photo/video shoot on at least one of the following dates:
    Thursday, November 4, Friday, November 5, or Saturday, November 6.​ (COVID-19 safety protocols have been established for site visits. For more details, email apauldine@chicagobungalow.org)

 
Judging Criteria


The panel of judges is composed of architects, preservationists, community leaders, neighborhood development and energy efficiency professionals. Nominees are judged on the overall visual impression, creative design solution, and how well the project maintains the integrity of the Historic Chicago Bungalow in the following awards categories:

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  1. Exterior Rehabilitation: Demonstrates appropriate rehabilitation projects and/or compatible new additions.

  2. Interior Rehabilitation: Demonstrates a contemporary use while maintaining significant features.

  3. Interior Restoration: Accurately recovers the details and forms of the Chicago Bungalow.

  4. Small Project: Preserves historic detail and form while improving one aspect of a room or the exterior at a cost of $5,000 or less.

  5. Green Project: Demonstrates the use of energy-efficient design and renovation while maintaining classic features—can be a rain garden or landscape project if it incorporates green elements such as native plants, permeable pavers, etc.

  6. Landscape Design: Demonstrates creative design solutions and enhances the overall visual impression.

  7. Window Restoration: Preserves historic detail and materials of original wood windows using appropriate methods for repair/restoration.

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Winners Awards

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  • A cash award of $1,000

  • A handcrafted bronze plaque, created by local artisan, Frank Glapa

  • Display at award ceremony

  • Recognition on CBA website, social media, and in newsletter

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Honorable Mention Awards
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  • A cash award of $250

  • A handcrafted bronze plaque, created by local artisan, Frank Glapa

  • Display at award ceremony

  • Recognition on CBA website, social media, and in newsletter​