Education
Professional Degree in Architecture, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1992
Affiliations
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Registered Architect in State of Illinois NCARB
Practice Management Knowledge Community, AIA Chicago, 2007-2008
Landmarks Illinois Issues Committee, Member, 2008
InfoComm Smart Building Task Force, Member 2011-2012
US Trade Mission to India, AIA Delegate, October 2012
Presentations + Publications
Presentation: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture – Selected Projects, Columbia College Chicago, School of Journalism, October 27, 2009
Presentation: "Masdar Headquarters Sustainable Strategies", Chicago Chapter CSI, The Union League Club, April 28, 2009
Speaker presenting "Architecture and Business in the United Arab Emirates", Kellogg School of Management Northwestern University, 2009
Panelist in seminar titled, "Trends in Sustainable Real Estate: a shift from developement to operations." The Net Impact Conference, Wharton School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 2008
How Can Collaboration Deliver Great Design?, presentation at the AIA Chicago Professional Development Conference on Sept. 11, 2008
Global Environmental Contextualism, presentation at the Chicago Architecture Foundation on April 30, 2008
Architectural Record—named as part of the project team on the GM Renaissance Center project, February 2006
Interior Design–named as part of the project team on a confidential law firm interior design project, November 2006
Glass Magazine–named as part of the project team for and quoted about a large-scale glass sculpture at the GM Renaissance Center, October 2006
Awards
Arabian Property Award for Architecture, Mideast Region, International Property Awards, Masdar Headquarters, 2010
Construction Week Awards, Sustainable Design Award, Masdar Headquarters, 2008
Cityscape Architectural Awards, Best Environmental Concept Award, Masdar Headquarters, 2008
Middle East Architect Awards, Green Project of the Year, Masdar Headquarters, 2008
ULI Award of Excellence, General Motors Renaissance Center (while Project Manager/Associate Partner at SOM), 2008
AIA Chicago Chapter, Distinguished Building Award: Citation of Merit, Central Trust Bank / Branch Bank Prototype (while Project Manager/Associate Partner at SOM), 2008
AIA Chicago Chapter, Interior Architecture Award: Citation of Merit, Confidential Law Firm, London (while Project Manager/Associate Partner at SOM), 2007
Structural Engineers Association of Illinois, Most Innovative Structure Award: Award of Merit, General Motors Renaissance Center (Project Manager/Associate Partner at SOM), 2007
National Council of Structural Engineers Association, Excellence in Structural Engineering: Award of Merit, General Motors Renaissance Center (while Project Manager/Associate Partner at SOM), 2006
American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan, Engineering and Surveying Excellence Award, General Motors Renaissance Center (while Project Manager/Associate Partner at SOM), 2005
AIA Chicago Chapter, Interior Architecture Award: Special Recognition, General Motors Renaissance Center (while Project Manager/Associate at SOM), 2001
Major projects at Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture:
Steppenwolf Theater Campus Expansion
Architectural design for major Chicago theater company which includes renovations and additions to existing structure. Chicago, Illinois
Sanya Haitang Bay Resort
The luxurious development will consist of two separate hotels, luxury villas and a condo hotel tower, set within a sustainable master plan. Hainan Island, China
Vantone Center Tianjin
185-meter tower consists of 64,000 square-meters of above-grade Class A office and high-end retail space, along with an additional 30,000 square meters of below-grade retail and parking. Also features a 27 meter-tall private club for building tenants at its top. Tianjin, China
National Museum of Health and Medicine
30,000 sf satellite museum located in the c. 1933 building at 175 W. Washington St. The fully readapted three-story building will house the Chicago branch of the museum that features an innovative, interactive format. Chicago, Illinois
Gardiner Expressway Redesign
Shortlisted for redesign competition; Proposed removal of current elevated Gardiner Expressway and redesign of Lake Shore Boulevard as “Smart Boulevard”. Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Dancing Dragons
A twin tower scheme of 450 m and 330 m tall towers that proposes a new paradigm for super tall residential typologies. The performative design creates opportunities for views, daylighting, natural ventilation and other experiences. Seoul, Korea
York University Central Square
Master plan for the Central Square, one of the primary gathering points on the York campus. Involves master plan, design, renovation and energy efficiency strategies for Central Square and surrounding buildings, including Scott Library, Ross Building, Curtis Lecture Halls and Scott Religious Center. Plan will create a vibrant hub that can be utilized year-round and set the standard for future development. Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Imperial Tower
Will offer the most spacious and luxurious residences in Mumbai. 76,272 sm tower includes 132 residential units, and serviced apartments. All upper-story condominiums offer views of the Arabian Sea, with vegetated sun shaded exterior wall. Mumbai, India
Masdar Hq Development
Positive Energy building (generating more energy than it consumes) in zero carbon, zero waste city outside of Abu Dhabi. Project includes office and residential space, retail, transit circulation and incorporates landscaped green space. Masdar City at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Mumbai Master Plan
Master planning for commercial and residential districts with emphasis on passive + active sustainable design strategies, including district waste-to-power and enhanced aquifer recharge systems. Mumbai, India
Verde Residences
49-story, 1.35 million sf luxury residential tower, including duplex townhouses, 4 stories of office space and retail along a harbor promenade. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Verde Offices
32-story, 820,000 sf office tower featuring including verdant sky gardens and podium offices. Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
1 Dubai
Three-tower, supertall mega-structure includes luxury hotels, condominiums, offices, retail and cultural facilities. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
1 Park Avenue
Supertall tower with podium complex includes luxury hotel, condominiums, offices and retail. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Grand Boulevard
Residential complex at Burj Khalifa development; includes luxury residences, retail and office space. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Major projects worked on as Project Manager at SOM, prior to joining Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture:
VA Denver
1.4 million sf medical facility including medical, surgical, inpatient and intensive care wards, mental health treatment, special units for spinal cord injury, nursing home and administrative offices. Aurora, Colorado
Las Vegas Tower
Design services for a supertall luxury resort tower. Includes 4,000 rooms, restaurants, high-end retail, ballroom, recording studios. Las Vegas, Nevada
The Metropolis
1,000,000 sf mixed-use, urban, planned development including low-rise residential buildings and retail space surrounding a landscaped park. Chicago, Illinois
University Club Tower
Luxury high-rise residential project including a 290,000 sf, 38 story tower with 52 condominium units, health club and other amenities, plus an 80,000 sf five story garage with a rooftop garden. 2007, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jesse Brown Medical Center
200-bed inpatient expansion to the existing VA Westside Medical Center including new Departments for ICU, Surgery and Emergency Medicine. The 8-story, 240,000 sf building achieves a creative allocation of space, establishing a new entry sequence and clearly articulated wayfinding on the tight, urban site. 2007, Chicago, Illinois
Prototype Branch Bank
3,000 sf prototype branch bank designed as a recognizable building to be constructed throughout the Midwest. 2007, Lee’s Summit, Missouri
GM Renaissance Center
Master plan and large-scale renovation for corporate occupancy of 5.5 million sf mixed-use development including corporate headquarters facilities, hotel, retail, museum and parking. 2003, Detroit, Michigan
Confidential Law Office
Design of tenant improvements and FF&E specifications for law offices in Chicago, DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco and London.
Parade Company
Renovation of 157,000 sf of industrial space for use by a non-profit organization, including work space for float construction, museum space and administrative offices. Phase 1 completed 2003, Detroit, Michigan
Corporate Office Feasibility Study
Feasibility study for a 1,000,000 sf downtown office tower intended to consolidate client’s operations 2005, Cincinnati, Ohio
MYE Toronto
88,000 sm residential project including a 50 story condominium tower and 40 story apartment tower
Peninsula Hotel
49,800 sm, 140 m tall hotel tower with 343 keys, ballroom, meeting rooms and other guest amenities. Tokyo, Japan