Kate Murphy Interior Architecture conceived and developed the overall design on behalf of Consolidated Restaurant Operations. The architectural and engineering team included Weiss Architecture and Planning, Loewenberg Architects and T&M Associates. Lighting design was developed by Anne Kustner Lighting Design. International Contractors, Inc. was the general contractor.
Our design for Cantina Laredo also received the honor as a Finalist for Construction Under $15 Million.
Each year, the Chicago Building Congress presents six “Merit Awards” to honor outstanding projects in greater Chicagoland built during the past three years. Merit Awards are awarded in the following categories:
| Cantina Laredo Bar and Lounge |
| III Forks Bar |
Each year, the Chicago Building Congress presents six “Merit Awards” to honor outstanding projects in greater Chicagoland built during the past three years. Merit Awards are awarded in the following categories:
- New Construction - Chicago
- New Construction - Suburbs
- Rehab Construction
- Construction Under $15 Million
- Interior Buildouts
- Infrastructure Construction

