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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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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…
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Revised Plans for 925 West Belmont
Mavrek recently unveiled a scaled-back version of its previous plans for 925 W. Belmont Avenue in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. The original 10-story design, which included 200 residential units, 9,000 square feet of retail space, and a rooftop deck, has been revised to a five-story building. Eckenhoff Saunders is leading the design effort and working collaboratively…
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Envision Unlimited Opens New Senior Group Home
Last week, our friend and colleague Erin Masters proudly joined Envision Unlimited for the ribbon-cutting of their new senior living facility in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood! This ADA-compliant home is designed for seniors with intellectual and developmental disabilities and offers a safe, move-in-ready space. We were honored to provide pro bono interior design services for…
