Indy-born architect Graves gets Notre Dame prize

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame says Indianapolis-born architect and designer Michael Graves will receive its $200,000 Driehaus Prize for 2012.

The South Bend Tribune reports Graves will receive the award during a March ceremony in Chicago. Graves plans to give a public lecture at Notre Dame next November.

The Driehaus Prize is presented annually to an individual who is recognized for classicism in the contemporary built environment.

Graves' works include a Carmel office building, the Indianapolis Art Center and the Humana Corp. headquarters in Louisville, Ky. He also designs domestic products sold through Target stores.

The 77-year-old Graves is founder of Michael Graves & Associates and a professor emeritus of architecture at Princeton University. He still practices architecture in New Jersey and New York City.