Lane Allen
Lane Allen, AIA has extensive experience in remodeling, additions and new construction of civic, religious, recreational buildings ranging in construction cost from $800,000 to $15,000,000. He has worked in and around the Fox Valley as well as in Denver, Colorado and the Chicago metropolitan area.
A native of Batavia, Lane holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Oregon. He is a certified Construction Specification Technologist, NCARB certified and holds architectural licenses for the states of Illinois, Wisconson, and Michigan. A founding board member of Batavia MainStreet, Lane is deeply involved in the downtown revitalization efforts of Batavia and Aurora. Lane’s awards include the A.I.A.’s Outstanding Professional Member Award in 2002, an AIA Honors Award for a residence in 1997, and an Ole Award for Outstanding Architecture from the City of Batavia
CERTIFICATIONS:
- Professional Architectural Registration, State of Illinois 1990
- Construction Specification Technologist 1992
- Professional Architectural Registration, State of Michigan 2004
- Professional Architectural Registration, State of Wisconsin 2006
EDUCATION:
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI: Literature, Science and the Arts Studies 1976-1979
- University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon: Bachelors of Architecture 1985
PRIOR PERSONAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
- Crestwood Field House Recreation Center, Crestwood, Illinois 1999
- Algonquin Library, Algonquin, IL 1999
- Harper College Auditorium, Mt. Prospect, IL 1999
- Niles Health and Wellness Center, Niles, Illinois 1998
- Harper College Business Conference Center, Mt Prospect, IL 1998
- Orlando Park Centennial Family Aquatic Center 1997
- Batavia Bethany Lutheran Church Historic Restoration, Batavia, IL 1997
- South Elgin Village Hall Addition and Remodeling 1996
- Eastside Community Center Renovation and Restoration, Batavia, IL 1993
- River Street Parking Garage, Batavia, IL 1992
- Kane County Courthouse, St. Charles, IL 1991
- 333 Pierce Office Building, Itasca, IL 1990
RELATED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
- Batavia MainStreet , Design Committee Chairman 2001-present
- Batavia Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors 2001- present
- Aurora Chamber of Commerce, member 2002- present
- American Institute of Architects, Chairman for the Government Affairs Committee for the Northeast Illinois Chapter 1998- present
- Batavia MainStreet , Founding Board Member 1998
AWARDS:
- 2003 Outstanding Professional Member Award
Awarded by American Institute of Architects, Northeast Illinois Chapter - 2001 -2002 Ole Award for Outstanding Batavia Architecture
Awarded by City of Batavia for Thomle Building, Batavia, IL
143 First St.- American Cancer Society Building, Batavia, IL - 1999 Outstanding Facility Award
Awarded by Illinois Parks and Recreation for
Niles Health and Wellness Center- Niles, Illinois
(Construction Architect for Burnidge-Cassell Associates) - 1998 Outstanding Facility Award
Awarded by Illinois Parks and Recreation for
Eastside Community Center, Batavia, IL
(Design Architect under Burnidge-Cassell Associates) - 1997 Honors Award
Awarded by American Institute of Architects for
Shannon Residence, Door County, WI - 1997 Excellence in Masonry Award
Awarded by Brick Masonry Institute for
Kane County Courthouse, St. Charles, IL
(Project Architect under Prisco-Duffy and Associates)