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Chris Wilkinson founded London-based WilkinsonEyre in 1983 to explore new directions in architecture. Since then, the firm has grown into a leading international design practice.

Helmut Jahn is a distinguished architect in Chicago and abroad. He has made his mark with many postmodern steel and glass structures, including McCormick Place, the United Airlines terminal at O’Hare Airport and the controversial Thompson Center.

150 N. Riverside has quickly become one of the most recognizable buildings in Chicago. Joachim Schuessler, a principal at Goettsch Partners, served as the senior project manager for the core-supported, 54-story office tower.

James Timberlake has always found efficiency, resiliency and sustainability to be important aspects of his designs. Those qualities were especially important for one of his firm’s most recent and high profile projects: the U.S. Embassy in London.

RADA Architects is one of 50 design teams featured in CAF’s latest exhibit, which challenged designers to identify a physical asset in the city that could benefit from a redesign and imagine a way to transition it “between states.”

Bailey Edward is one of 50 design teams featured in CAF’s latest exhibit, which challenged designers to identify a physical asset in the city that could benefit from a redesign and imagine a way to transition it “between states.”

Wight & Company is one of 50 design teams featured in CAF’s latest exhibit, which challenged designers to identify a physical asset in the city that could benefit from a redesign and imagine a way to transition it “between states.”

Ghafari Associates is one of 50 design teams featured in CAF’s latest exhibit, which challenged designers to identify a physical asset in the city that could benefit from a redesign and imagine a way to transition it “between states.”

Landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh’s firm is based in New York City and his work spans throughout the globe, but Chicago has managed to capture a part of his heart—and he, in turn, has left his own lasting mark on the city.

Carlos Martinez is a longtime employee at Gensler, with more than 30 years of diverse experience in architecture, design and business strategy.

Architect Patricia Saldaña Natke is a founding partner and president of UrbanWorks, Ltd., an architecture firm dedicated to producing socially and environmentally responsible designs.

Francisco Gonzalez-Pulido is an internationally recognized architect who hails from Mexico.

Gordon Gill is a founding partner of the award-winning Chicago firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG). He and Adrian Smith are responsible for a staggeringly large number of the world’s supertall skyscrapers.

Chris-Ann is the esteemed recipient of the 2015 Dubin Family Young Architect Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chicago. She is currently a project architect for the Chicago firm Wheeler Kearns Architects.

3D Design Studio is an award-winning Chicago-based architecture and design firm. CAF had the pleasure of working with co-founders A. Melinda Palmore and Darryl G. Crosby during the creation of 2016’s “50 Designers, 50 Ideas, 50 Wards” exhibition.

Since 1990, the work of site design group, ltd. has strengthened and beautified communities across Chicago. We spoke with Ernie Wong, Principal, to learn more about what inspires his transformative work in architecture and design.

John Ronan is an accomplished Chicago architect. He has recently been in the news as one of seven finalists selected to present designs for the Barack Obama Presidential Library—the only local architect in consideration.

Mark Sexton co-founded the Chicago-based firm Krueck + Sexton Architects in 1979. Since then, Krueck + Sexton has gathered acclaim for its work in exploring the leading edge of Modernism as well as Chicago’s rich architectural tradition.

The visionary work of Amanda Williams—some of which graced 2015’s Chicago Architecture Biennial—further blurs the line between art and architecture, creatively exploring the social issues that affect Chicago’s cultures and communities.

Mike Toolis, Chairman and CEO of VOA, is a Chicago native and an active member of the city’s cultural community, so it’s no wonder that he’s got a unique perspective on Chicago design.

The Aqua Tower downtown, the Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo, WMS Boathouse at Clark Park and the Northerly Island Framework Plan are just a few of the Studio Gang Architects projects that grace the city of Chicago.

Since 1976, Chicago-native and award-winning architect Ralph Johnson has been the Global Design Director for acclaimed architecture firm Perkins + Will. His creativity and versatility place him among the most significant designers of our time.

From cultural institutions to educational environments, urban planning to infrastructure, Carol Ross Barney’s vision has made an indelible impact on Chicago’s built environment.