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Wight is proud to be announced as a FINALIST in AIA Chicago’s Design Excellence Award. Chicago Botanic Garden, The Glade Modeled after a glade in the adjacent forest preserve, this new gathering area at the Chicago Botanic Garden offers a free, family-friendly space with magnificent views of a world-class Japanese garden. The pavilions were thoughtfully positioned and designed to be minimally invasive, enhancing, rather than detracting, from the carefully curated, postcard-like views integral to Japanese garden design. The Glade provides bicycle parking, restroom facilities, and shaded areas, serving as a welcoming entry point for those arriving by bike or foot from the neighboring forest preserve and trails. Join us at Designight 2024 on Thursday, September 5, 2024 as we celebrate this award and find out if we have won the Citation of Merit or the top Honor Award! All are welcome to attend this two-part event, held at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance and the Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace in Millennium Park. More information and tickets can be found at https://lnkd.in/gtYrhNGJ. #Designight2024 #AIAChicago #ChiArchitecture

🚒✨ Proud to be part of a project that honors Chicago's unique neighborhoods and supports its brave firefighters! Wight & Company is leading the charge in assessing and modernizing 101 Chicago Fire Station facilities. From ensuring future-ready workplaces to prioritizing firefighter well-being, this project is shaping the future of our city's safety infrastructure. Watch our video to learn more about this crucial endeavor: https://lnkd.in/g_g9NEsZ #ChicagoFirefighters #CommunityFirst #CFD #Wight

Yesterday, we joined Glen Ellyn School District 41 for a momentous occasion – the ground breaking of their Full Day Kindergarten Center!🏫✨ This exciting project marks a significant step forward in providing expanded learning opportunities for the youngest members of the community. We're honored to support the District in this journey and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on students and families.

August is National Wellness Month, and we're continuing our blog series with a focus on resilient school environments. 🏫 In our second blog, "Resilient Schools, Resilient Students," discover how a local high school campus reduces its carbon footprint, manages resources efficiently, and provides a healthy, supportive environment for student well-being and academic success. 🌱💪📘 https://lnkd.in/gBytZWZs #WellnessMonth #ResilientSchools #Sustainability #EducationDesign #Wight

August is National Wellness Month, and we’re exploring how schools can shape lifelong healthy habits for students. 🏫🌟 Check out our latest blog post featuring insights from the East Side Academic and Athletic Addition at New Trier High School District and the Patriot Wellness Center at Adlai E. Stevenson High School. Discover how these innovative spaces are redefining physical education, supporting mental health, and creating inviting environments for all students. We celebrate educators and students making fitness part of their life long journey. 💪🧠🏋️♀️ https://lnkd.in/gwSHdrpc #WellnessMonth #StudentWellness #HealthyHabits #EducationDesign #Wight

We're beyond thrilled to announce the winners of our Summer Intern Video Challenge! 🎥👏 Team 3, featuring Pryor DeVience, Carson Schneid, Faria Ansari, Abigail Belsan, and Hailey Krueger, absolutely nailed it. Their video showcased their creativity, enthusiasm, and everything that makes interning at Wight such an incredible experience. 🌟 As part of this challenge, our interns were tasked with creating a video that captured the essence of Wight—the projects, the fun, and the collaborative spirit of our team. And wow, did they deliver!   A huge thank you to all our interns for bringing such great energy to this challenge and our firm this summer. You've made it unforgettable for all of us at Wight.   Check out Team 3's fantastic video right here and don’t forget to show some love in the comments! 🙌   #Wight #Internship #SummerInterns #VideoChallenge 

🌳 Biophilia, or the idea that human contact with nature positively impacts our well-being, is used to help support mood, reduce stress, and promote mental and physical health. Fourteen elements of biophilia have been shown through various studies to reduce blood pressure, reduce heart rate, improve mood, and increase feelings of safety. 🌿 Discover how we're incorporating biophilia into our designs to create healthier, more uplifting spaces! Read more on our Insights Blog, Designing Health-Driven Projects with Biophilia: https://lnkd.in/gG8hK5bf #Wight #Biophilia #HealthyDesign #Architecture #WellBeing #SustainableDesign

For 85 years, our team has been dedicated to connecting communities and shaping the future of mobility. It is both an honor and a privilege to build pathways that bring people closer together and create a more accessible world. #Wight85 #DecadesofDedication

Our summer interns took their talents to our Chicago office! 🏙️ It was a fantastic opportunity for them to collaborate, network, and soak in the vibrant city energy. Our interns come from 19 different colleges and universities around the globe, bringing diverse perspectives for a summer of inspiration and innovation in the Windy City! 📸 #Wight #InternLife #FutureLeaders #AECIndustry

🌟 Discover the Heart of Our Success 🌟 Read this inspiring article by our Chairman and CEO, Mark Wight, on the impact of values-driven leadership at Wight & Company. Mark reflects on his journey and the pivotal role that character, culture, and shared values play in building a successful and cohesive team. #Leadership #CompanyCulture #ValuesDriven #Wight85 #DecadesofDedication 👉 https://lnkd.in/gH-fgFHr