Chalet is honored to receive four awards at the 2026 Landscape Illinois Awards, including three Gold and one Silver distinction for our design-build and maintenance services. Judged by industry peers, these honors recognize our continued dedication to thoughtful design, technical excellence, and quality-driven solutions that elevate every landscape we create and care for. See below for some of the 2026 award-winning projects,
Gold Award Winner
Designed as a welcoming destination for large family gatherings, this Lake Geneva pool and cabana fully embrace expansive lake views, seamlessly blending water, horizon, and landscape. Careful planning addressed strict lakefront setbacks and significant stormwater movement across the property, resulting in a pool elevated above grade with integrated terraces, retaining walls, and steps.
Gold Award Winner
Our client wanted to re-imagined the outdoor spaces throughout the property to include new and expanded outdoor dining, cooking and seating areas. The results include an expanded bluestone outdoor dining and cooking spaces, front yard entry seating area, layers of plantings for year-round interest and screening/privacy throughout the property.
Gold Award Winner | Maintenance
This Lake Forest property is a testament to a 25-year relationship, thoughtfully maintained by the same dedicated team through weekly visits focused on the health, structure, and beauty of the landscape. From hand-tended beds and organically cared-for turf to custom seasonal plantings, annual tree care, and preventative treatments, every detail is managed to ensure lasting beauty for the life of the landscape.
Silver award winner | Construction
This landscape renovation of a historic residence in Kenilworth required a complete overhaul of the dated landscape and the failing hardscapes. The client was looking to expand their cramped terrace and update their landscape to something a little more contemporary.
