FGMA Takes Home Honors Award and People's Choice at 2025 AIA NEI Awards

The AIA NEI Awards celebrate outstanding projects in architecture and design excellence in the northeastern part of Illinois. This year, FGMA received two awards that reflect the dedication to bettering communities through thoughtful design.

Channahon FPD Station No. 2: Honor Award in "Institutional - Civic, Municipal" Category

In 2024, the Channahon Fire Protection District opened Station No. 2, replacing a volunteer-era facility in a new location that significantly improves emergency response times in this growing, but still largely rural area. Station No. 2 is award-worthy for its efficient, highly functional design that simultaneously strengthens public safety, honors this region’s agricultural heritage and supports the well-being of emergency personnel.

Designed with durability and adaptability in mind, Station No. 2 is not just a building for today’s needs: it is a future-proofed facility that will serve, protect and support its community for decades.

Downers Grove Civic Center: People's Choice Award

The Downers Grove Civic Center realizes this community’s bold vision for a vibrant shared facility that houses its Village Hall, Police Department and School District 58 administration. Instantly recognizable as a center of local government, the Center’s design achieves three critical goals: 1) celebrating community heritage and pride; 2) providing a warm, welcoming environment that enhances productivity; and 3) demonstrating the community’s commitment to sustainability.

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