CIORBA GROUP | Consulting Engineers

Pedestrian Bridge over Northbound Lake Shore Drive at 47th Street

Owner: City of Chicago, Illinois

• 2007 Best Small Structural Project Award
• Structural Engineers Association of Illinois

• 2007 Special Achievement Award
• American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois

• 2007 Public Works Project of the Year Award Structures
• American Public Works Association, Chicago Chapter

"Elegant expression of the structure which is what a bridge is. We're impressed with how it was constructed and installed."

"The bridge's visual transparency allows clear views of the City’s skyline while serving as a gateway to downtown for northbound drivers on Lake Shore Drive."

"A project  worthy of special recognition of the engineer and the owner/client for achieving engineering excellence."

Skokie Swift Transit Center

Owner: Village of Skokie, Illinois

• 2005 Merit Award
• American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois

• 2004 Transportation Project of the Year
• American Public Works Association, Suburban Branch

"The new configuration allows for safer and more efficient use by motorists, buses and pedestrians..."

Lake Shore Drive over 47th Street

Owner: City of Chicago, Illinois

• 2002 Special Achievement Award
• Consulting Engineers Council of Illinois

"The Southbound Lake Shore Drive Viaduct over 47th Street was built in the 1930’s to enhance access to Chicago's lakefront Burnham Park. The new structure was designed replicating the original viaduct appearance using precast concrete and refurbished lights."

Front Street Reconstruction and Streetscape

Village of Mokena, Illinois

• 2002 Merit Award
• Consulting Engineers Council of Illinois

• 2002 Outstanding Public Works Project
• American Public Works Association, Chicago Chapter

"The project is a significant accomplishment."

Cannon Drive at Lincoln Park Zoo Improvement Project

Owner: Lincoln Park Zoo

• 2000 Merit Award
• Consulting Engineers Council of Illinois

"...provides a gateway to let a visitor know that they are at Lincoln Park Zoo."

Ciorba Group, Inc.

• 2001 Private Sector Service Award
• American Public Works Association, Chicago Chapter Firm Participation and Service

"Your firm's dedication to APWA is exemplary."

Cherry Street and Oak Street Bridge Rehabilitations

Owner: Village of Winnetka, Illinois

• 1998 Outstanding Public Works Project
• American Public Works Association, Chicago Chapter

"Ciorba Group incorporated into the design a barrier wall that blended in architecturally with the traditional character of the Village."

Southwest Pettibone Creek Flood Abatement

Owner: City of North Chicago, Illinois

• 1998 Outstanding Public Works Project
• American Public Works Association, Chicago Chapter

"...improvements reduce flooding and basement backups during heavy rainfalls...resulting in health benefits to local residents."

Winter Avenue Stormwater Detention Facility

Owner: North Chicago, Illinois

• 1998 Local Government Initiative for Stormwater Management
• Lake County Stormwater Management Commission

"...multiple benefits including reducing flooding for North Chicago residents, reducing peak flows and erosion of the Great Lakes Naval Training Center ravines and improving water quality of Lake Michigan."