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Unity Temple Restoration

Originally designed in the early 1900’s by Frank Lloyd Wright, Unity Temple is regarded by many as the first structure of modern architecture.

Client

Unity Temple Restoration Foundation

Location

Oak Park, Illinois

Project Team

Harboe Architects PC

Architect
Berglund Construction

General Contractor

Assignment

Project Management

Project Type

Not-for-Profit

Services

Design Administration

Existing Conditions Investigation

Existing Facility Investigation

Pre-Design Management

Program Management

Project Accounting

Schedule & Budget Management

Project Facts

21,780 Square Feet Restoration Project
Integrating modern technology to create more functional space, while keeping the original Frank Lloyd Wright design concepts
Award: 2019 UNESCO World Heritage Site
Award: 2019 Sullivan Award, AIA Illinois
Award: 2018 Distinguished Building Award, AIA Chicago
Award: 2018 CMC Merit Award, Renovation & Adaptive Reuse Over $10M
Award: 2018 Docomomo Special Award of Restoration Excellence
Award: 2017 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award
Award: 2015 Getty Foundation "Keeping it Modern" Grant Recipient
Award: 2015 World Heritage List Nomination

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