Eckenhoff Saunders News
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Eckenhoff Saunders Welcomes Joseph Hernandez, NCARB, LEED Green Associate, Architect
Please join us in welcoming Joseph Hernandez, NCARB, LEED Green Associate, to the Eckenhoff Saunders team! Joseph brings more than four years of architectural experience spanning healthcare, commercial, and K–12 education projects. He is a licensed architect, NCARB-certified, and a LEED Green Associate. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Joseph recently relocated…
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Recognizing Growth
Please join us in congratulating the following individuals on their well-earned promotions! Senior Associate • Jonathan Dickson • Colleen Miller • Nathan Cox Associate • Tau Ma • Erin Masters • Ewa Hally These promotions recognize the exceptional talent, leadership, and dedication each of these team members brings to our firm. Their growth reflects our…
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Eckenhoff Saunders Welcomes Yahya Cherawala, CPA, as Accounting Manager
Please join us in welcoming Yahya Cherawala, CPA, as our new Accounting Manager! Yahya will oversee many of the firm’s day-to-day financial operations. A Chicago native, Yahya earned his degree in accounting from Purdue University. He began his career at IBM, where he spent four years as an accountant, and most recently served as Controller…
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Zion Woods Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Community, Collaboration, and Compassionate Design
After years of visioning, planning, and dedicated collaboration, Zion Woods is officially open! We were honored to celebrate last week’s ribbon cutting ceremony in Deerfield alongside Illinois State Senator Julie Morrison, State Representative Rob Morgan, Mayor Dan Shapiro, Village Trustees, and the many partners and community members who helped bring this transformative project to life.…
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Silver Cross Hospital Opens New Urgent Care Center in Crest Hill
Silver Cross Hospital has officially opened the doors to its new Urgent Care Center at 16127 S. Weber Road in Crest Hill, Illinois. The new facility expands access to convenient, high-quality care for residents of Crest Hill and surrounding communities. Eckenhoff Saunders served as the lead architect, planner, and interior designer for the project, working…
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UB Greensfelder Office Transformation Completed
We’re excited to unveil our latest workplace transformation for UB Greensfelder at 200 W Madison in Chicago’s Loop. Following a recent merger, the law firm partnered with Eckenhoff Saunders to reimagine their full-floor suite, aiming to align the space with their evolving culture and operational needs. The renovation introduces a warm, sophisticated aesthetic through a…
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Eckenhoff Saunders Welcomes Ida Wrocklage, NCIDQ, WELL AP, LEED AP
Eckenhoff Saunders is pleased to announce that Ida Wrocklage, NCIDQ, WELL AP, LEED AP, has joined our team as Interior Designer. A licensed interior designer with a diverse and accomplished portfolio, Ida brings a deep passion for healthcare design along with extensive experience across the commercial, workplace, senior living, and institutional sectors. With a strong…
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City Council approves mixed-use development at 450 N. Morgan
Eckenhoff Saunders is partnering with Shapack Partners and KMW Communities on a newly approved mixed-use development at 450 N Morgan. Recently granted a zoning change by the Chicago City Council, the seven-story building, designed by Eckenhoff Saunders, will rise approximately 79 feet. The project includes 79 residential units, ground-floor retail, 20 parking spaces, and accommodations…
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Northlight Theatre Breaks Ground
Principal Craig Smith, AIA (pictured left in black hard hat), attended a groundbreaking ceremony for Northlight Theatre, which plans to open their new performing arts facility in downtown Evanston in 2026. The project involves acquiring and demolishing two vacant buildings on Church Street near downtown Evanston and constructing a new 280-seat, thrust proscenium mainstage theatre,…
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23 S. Sangamon New Plans/Renderings Revealed
Eckenhoff Saunders is excited to share updated details and renderings for our latest collaboration with Interactive Design Architects—a new mixed-use development located at 23 S. Sangamon Street in Chicago’s vibrant West Loop. Developed by Fern Hill and Free Market Ventures, this 27-story tower is designed to thoughtfully integrate housing, recreation, and public amenities in one…
