Welcome

Eckenhoff Saunders is a Chicago-based architecture, planning, and interior design firm. Our work is defined by innovative problem-solving, client-centered service, technical expertise, and practical experience.

We collaborate with diverse organizations in the healthcare, educational, hospitality, non-profit, commercial, financial, and industrial markets to develop meaningful design solutions that enhance the lives of those who experience our buildings.

Projects

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Howard Brown Health Halsted Wins ASID-IL Design Excellence Award

Eckenhoff Saunders received the Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID-IL) Design Excellence Award in…

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Gift of Hope Organ Donor Care Center Opens at RUSH

Eckenhoff Saunders recently collaborated with RUSH University Medical Center and Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network…

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Ascension Alexian Brothers Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Ascension Illinois partnered with Eckenhoff Saunders for the renovation and expansion of their new facility in Elk Grove…

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After School Matters Developing New Space at 1065 N. Orleans Avenue

After School Matters (ASM), a nonprofit organization focusing on after school programs for high school teens, is partnering…

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Plans Revealed for 37 S. Sangamon

Eckenhoff Saunders is collaborating with IDEA on a new mixed-use/residential development at 37 S. Sangamon Street in the…

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Plan Commission Approves 2328 S. Michigan

The Chicago Plan Commission recently approved the development of 2328 S. Michigan, a new commercial mixed-use/256-unit apartment complex…

Architecture

Rather than specialize, Eckenhoff Saunders relishes in a broad diversity of practice. We enjoy designing places of learning and healing, rejuvenation and play, and places of industry, worship, and work. This variety of experience and passion for what’s next keeps our professionals nimble and engaged, always learning and always growing.

Interior Design

It’s through the lens of textures, patterns, colors and materials that the built world comes into focus and its character and moods are revealed.  By the deft use of this palette and scale, by showing restraint or taking a chance, our designers coax environments to communicate their living character. With each design, we seek to partner with the architecture to provide a rich landscape infused with meaning and that expresses the message our clients place in our care.

Master Planning

Where to?– It’s with a vision of the destination that each journey begins–but in which direction do we travel, what paths must we follow to get there?  By Masterplanning, we help you methodically navigate the due diligence process that lies between Vision and Building.  Every plan will travel a unique path of survey, assessment, programming, planning, and budgeting but each will arrive at your built destination with a clear understanding of why this is where you belong and with a plan of how you can get there.

Our Clients & Partners

We work with some of Chicago’s most exciting companies, schools, and institutions. At ESA, we take pride in the level of service we provide to every project, big or small. Below are just a few of the great clients we take pride in working with daily.