12th Annual Mayor's Design Awards

Mayor's Design Awards recognize exceptional places in the city of Milwaukee and outstanding contributions to these places by individuals or organizations.

Design That Grabs You
Educator's Credit Union			Operative Plasterers’ &  Cement Masons’ International Assoc. 8701 N Lauer St
HOPE Christian School: Fortis Campus 3601 N Port Washington Av			The Tonic Tavern   2335 S Kinnickinnic Av
Hotel of the Arts

Great curb appeal; engages the street in a distinct manner; inviting windows, welcoming entries, distinct signage; incorporates active public space, encourages informal public gathering. View additional photos 

Cream of the Cream City
Frank Lloyd WrightAmerican System Built House 2714 W Burnham St			North Lion Bridge Restoration 3233 E Kenwood Blvd
Historic Mitchell Street Façade Restoration 828 W Historic Mitchell St			Cardinal Stritch University, The Brewery   1250 N 11th St
Lake Drive Carriage House 2655 N Lake Dr			St. Benedict the Moor Church 1015 N 9th St

Historically appropriate restoration or adaptive reuse of residential, commercial, religious or public property; sensitive addition to a historic property; new construction sensitive to a designated historic district; heroic effort to bring a structure back from the brink; ingenious reuse of materials, innovative reuse of a building or space; adaptive reuse and restoration of an original structure; rehabilitation of original building facade. View additional photos

It's All in the Details
Pritzlaff Building 333 N Plankinton Av			Iron Horse Hotel & “The Yard” 500 W Florida St
Milwaukee RiverWalk Trellises 800 N Riverwalk Way			Koenig House 1731 N 32nd St
Domes Renaissance Lighting

Creative use of common building materials and paint; imaginative design and use of lighting, signs, and other exterior features; design and details evoke brand and celebrate certain ethnicity, culture or heritage; unique or unusual reuse that incorporates new and old design elements; includes art or public amenities. View additional photos

Live.Work.Harmony
Hillel House Joseph & Vera Zilber Bldg			St. John’s Lutheran Church Welcome Center 4001 S 68th St
One at the North End 1531 N Water St			Washington Park Apts & Townhomes   39th & Lisbon

Extraordinary contribution to the live/work environment; reflects the style and personality of the owner, while making a positive and sensitive contribution to the neighborhood fabric; expansion or renovation that’s harmonious with the original structure. View additional photos

Spaces and Places
Thurston Woods Community Garden 5974 N 40th St			Lakeshore State Park & Pedestrian Bridge 300 N Harbor Dr
Harley-Davidson Roadhouse  tage Henry Maier Festival Park 200 N Harbor Dr			Zilber Park at the Brewery   1217 N 10th St

Notable bridges, walkways, alleyways, pedestrian amenities, streetscaping, parks and gathering spots. View additional photos

Urbanism Redefined
Columbia St Mary’s Campus Bldgs			Badger Railing 3880 W Milwaukee Road
The Brewery Parking Structure 902 W Juneau Av			Derse Inc. Corporate Headquarters   3800 W Canal St
Zilber Administration Bldg, Marquette University

Context sensitive infill that promotes housing and/or employment density; new construction that complements its surroundings; design elements relate to adjacent structures or landscape; contemporary design that’s contextually sound. View additional photos