Non-profit preservation advocacy group Landmarks Illinois has named the recipients of their 2021 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards honoring people, projects, organizations, and programs whose work exemplifies excellence in Illinois historic preservation. MHA is proud to congratulate four remarkable historic rehabilitations to receive this year’s awards: the Epiphany Center for the Arts, Pullman Artspace Lofts, West Pullman School Senior Housing, and Tiger Senior Apartments.
See below to learn more about these projects.
Epiphany Center for the Arts | Chicago, IL
2021 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award for Adaptive Reuse
Epiphany Center for the Arts | Chicago, IL
A former Chicago Episcopal church built in 1885 has been adapted into an arts center for visual, performing and culinary arts by David Chase and Kimberly Rachal. The rehabilitated property now houses eight art galleries, three resident artist studios, Studio 4 (where classes, workshops and lectures are held), four performing arts venues, and three event spaces.
Pullman Artspace Lofts | Chicago, IL
2021 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award for Rehabilitation
Pullman Artspace Lofts | Chicago, IL | Photo by Lee Bey courtesy of CNI.
The rehabilitation of 1870s brick tenements (the Pullman Block Houses) by Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives (CNI), Artspace, and Pullman Arts in the historic Pullman community has brought new affordable housing opportunities and community artist support to a neighborhood long defined by its distinctive design and extraordinary history. The rehabilitated 33,000-square-foot development on Chicago’s far South Side now contains 38 apartment units for veterans and artists.
West Pullman School Senior Housing | Chicago, IL
2021 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award for Adaptive Reuse
West Pullman School Senior Housing | Chicago, IL | Photo courtesy West Pullman School Senior Housing, UrbanWorks and Lee Bay.
A historic Pullman neighborhood school (built in 1894, 1900 and 1923) in Chicago’s far South Side has been sensitively adapted by Celadon Holdings, LLC and Urbanworks into affordable housing for senior citizens. The 60 residential units include retained historic elements including chalkboards, built-in bookcases, and trim.
Tiger Senior Apartments | Paris, IL
2021 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award for Adaptive Reuse
Tiger Senior Apartments | Paris, IL
Paris, Illinois’ 100-year-old former high school has been rehabilitated by the Laborers' Home Development Corporation and converted into low-income senior housing. More than half of the residents of the 42-unit property are former Paris High School students.