Legat Architects

Studio

History

Legat Architects was founded in 1964 in a Waukegan, Illinois home, then moved into a renovated church in that same city. We gained a reputation for projects that were on time, on budget, and responsive. In the ensuing decades, we opened more studios and took on higher profile projects. Our work won more design awards, while our portfolio spread to over 30 countries. Though today Legat stands as a leading design firm, our legacy of responsive client service and employee empowerment remains at our core.

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Awards

Strong aesthetics achieve design awards. But what is at the root of strong aesthetics? We think it’s the art of interaction, the moment where a project’s constraints and practical considerations are married to a formal solution to produce space and place. The questions we ask and the possibilities we explore during planning lead to truly client-inspired designs. The resulting facilities reach out to their communities and position our clients as visionaries. View the examples below to see concepts and designs that push the boundaries of sustainability, elevate individual performance, and embolden communities.

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Project of the Year Award

American Public Works Association, Arlington Heights Police Station, Arlington Heights, Illinois

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Symposium Distinction Individual Award

Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo, Steve Blye, Associate Director of Healthcare

Best Hotel: Focused Service

BDNY Gold Key Awards, Element Moline, Moline, Illinois

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Project of the Year, Rehabilitation – Chicago or Suburbs

Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO), Harper College David K. Hill Family Library, Palatine, Illinois

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Merit in Architecture, Distinguished Building

American Institute of Architects – Northeast Illinois Chapter, Hamilton Elementary School, Moline, Illinois

Merit in Architecture, Distinguished Building

American Institute of Architects – Northeast Illinois Chapter, Mundelein High School School STEM Expansion, Mundelein, Illinois

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Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award

Landmarks Illinois, Stone Avenue Train Station, La Grange, Illinois

The American
Architecture Award

The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design, Urban High School Expansion Concept, Illinois

Excellence in Design, Distinguished Building

American Institute of Architects – Northeast Illinois Chapter, Margaret Burke Lee Center for Science and Heath Careers, Des Plaines, Illinois

Merit in Design, Preservation/Adaptive Reuse

American Institute of Architects – Northeast Illinois Chapter, Erie HealthReach Waukegan Health Center, Waukegan, Illinois

Market Segment Awards

Click the buttons below to view awards specific to each building type.

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Building Envelope

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COMMERCIAL

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Healthcare

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Higher Education

 

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Hospitality

 

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Interior Design

 

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EXPLORATIONS

 

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GOVERNMENTAL

 

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PreK-12

 

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Transportation