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Ray co-founded Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture with Jim Plunkard in 1987 as a studio of versatile architects who combine great design talent with excellent client service. His experience has spanned a range of building types – from residential and hospitality projects, to commercial office and retail buildings.  Ray is a recognized leader in multi-family housing, having… Read more »

Architect and interior designer Aracely Nevarez serves as a Partner. She collaborates closely with clients to translate their aspirations into holistic architectural spaces characterized by bold, yet timeless, aesthetics. Among her notable projects include the architectural design of Soho House Chicago and Soho House Nashville; the three-tower development at Old Town Park with 1,500 residential… Read more »

Jim co-founded Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture in 1987. As lead design partner, Jim has guided the firm’s placemaking practice, establishing scalable initiatives that are infused into each and every site. He forged the firm’s expansion into all aspects of the hospitality industry, and is the Chair of HPA’s Planning and Urban Design Group, focused on large… Read more »

Sophie Bidek established herself early in her career as a strong leader and design visionary on complicated programmatic projects directing multi-disciplinary development teams. The firm’s youngest architect to be named Partner, Sophie is an adept problem solver on complex adaptive-reuse projects and cutting-edge new structures. She is at the design helm of record-setting projects such… Read more »

Since joining HPA in 1997, Partner Tom Pope has set out to transform quality design into timeless architecture throughout Chicago and beyond. Through his intense focus and innovation, he has been instrumental in bringing many of the firm’s significant adaptive re-use, office, hospitality, student-housing, and mixed-use residential towers projects to successful fruition. Tom’s experience began… Read more »

Marlon Oyuela is a Partner and HPA’s Chief Financial Officer. Responsible for the firm’s financial management and fiscal soundness, he focuses on forecasting, financial planning and reporting. Among his responsibilities are developing strategies regarding cash flow, profitability, tax management, and preparing financial statements.

Paul Alessandro is a Partner at HPA, and has more than 25 years of experience designing complex mixed-use, residential, cultural, hospitality and civic projects. He has led the firm’s Preservation Group, and specializes in the renovation, restoration and adaptive re-use of historic structures. His portfolio of award-winning historic projects includes the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, a… Read more »

John Mitchell is an Associate Partner who has distinguished himself as an agile leader in the design and management of challenging and complex mixed-use projects. He has led the project teams for some of the firm’s most substantial commissions, including the Graduate Nashville Hotel, the 811 Uptown high-rise, and 1225 Old Town – which received… Read more »

Andrew Shimanski is an Associate Partner who excels at the functional design and technical detailing of mixed-use commercial and multi-family residential projects. He joined the firm in 2012, and has 23 years of experience on a wide range of commercial, financial and municipal projects. At HPA, he has served as the job captain for complex… Read more »

Andrew Becker is a Principal who is responsible for all phases of project development ranging from concept vision to coordinating project documents with large teams. In collaborative partnership with his clients, he specializes in translating project goals into thoughtful architecture that can navigate complex jurisdictional approval processes within urban contexts. Andrew considers the design of… Read more »

Jillian Agdern is a Principal who guides complex urban mixed-use projects from conceptual design through construction completion. She is particularly focused on sustainability, project coordination, and creative problem solving to achieve great design. Her portfolio consists of multi-family student housing and office projects in Chicago and other parts of the country, including Bush Temple Tower… Read more »

Principal Stephen Marcus joined HPA in 2011, and has been a project architect for several of HPA’s hospitality projects such as Soho House Chicago, the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel and Hyatt House Iowa City. His project experience also includes the T3 West Midtown heavy-timber office project in Atlanta, and the Albion Evanston residential tower. Stephen… Read more »

Erin Schoop is a Principal who has contributed her inquisitiveness, creativity, and meticulous eye for detail to the commercial, residential and hospitality projects she’s managed since joining HPA in 2011. Her responsibilities include overseeing detailed drawing sets, consultant coordination, and providing on-site construction administration. Her project experience includes One Chicago, 1000 South Clark and the… Read more »

William Wagner is a Principal and veteran architect who has designed, coordinated and overseen a number of major construction Projects, ranging from multi-family residential and commercial office, to convention centers and transit facilities. Bringing more than 40 years of technical experience and knowledge to our firm, Bill excels at leading technical and consultant teams through… Read more »

Krista Weir is a Principal and HPA’s Director of Historic Preservation. She joined HPA in 2012 upon completing her Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and working with the firm as a summer intern. Her area of interest is architectural history, with an emphasis on cultural heritage. She has provided leadership… Read more »

Jacob Gay is a Principal with over 10 years of experience designing complex projects across the country. He has experience across wide spectrums of program type, scale, climate, and construction technology, and is passionate about solving difficult problems with an expressive clarity. He is particularly interested in high-density developments that respond to society’s increasing appetite… Read more »

David Cryder is a Project Architect who has distinguished himself as a design leader skilled in managing the challenges of complex mixed-use construction. His varied architectural experience includes ground-up construction, renovations, space planning and complete interior build-outs. He brings an integrated approach to each project, focusing on the importance of collaborating with the entire project… Read more »

As Director of Marketing, Carol Moy drives communications and business development strategy to share stories about HPA’s design work and its people, and to create business opportunities to expand the firm’s portfolio. As a marketing veteran with 20 years of experience in the AEC industry, she collaborates with executive leadership to position a unified firm… Read more »

David Siegel is a Project Architect as well as the Director of Technical Services for HPA. Since joining the firm in 2011, he has contributed to award-winning mixed-use developments such as Harper Court, 1KFulton, and Old Town Park, a 1,500-unit, three-tower residential development. David brings his technical expertise and constructability knowledge to excel in project… Read more »

Candice Spotted Elk is a certified Interior Designer with over nine years of professional experience. She received her Bachelors of Art in Interior Design from the Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago, and earned her NCIDQ certification in 2019. Candice is a driven and passionate interior designer who has an eye for detail. She enjoys working… Read more »

Rachel Killion is a versatile Senior Associate who has lent her talents on complex projects since joining the firm in 2012. She is energetic and meticulous in her approach to design. She values strong collaboration as a team, and she strives to foster positive relationships throughout the extent of every project. By building personable relationships… Read more »

Jeffrey Hallenbeck joined HPA in 2016 and has managed the construction administration phase of several large residential and hospitality projects, including Graduate Nashville Hotel, 811 Uptown, and 810 North Clark. He is especially interested in the technical aspects of his work, from modeling a masonry façade to developing interior millwork details. A member of HPA’s… Read more »

Justin Palmer is a licensed Senior Project Architect with a special interest in historic preservation and smart, walkable urban planning. An expert in building-envelope investigation of existing buildings and new enclosure design, his projects include the Belle Meade Village mixed-use project in Nashville and a new mass-timber residential building in Washington, DC. He is a… Read more »

Peter Westerfield is a Project Architect who joined HPA in 2019. Peter has contributed to several mixed-use and hospitality projects, including One Chicago, the Nashville Warehouse Co., 1043 W. Fulton, and the Waco Magnolia Hotel. He is a member of HPA’s Sustainability Group, which works towards improving green design and practice within the firm. He… Read more »

Zack Jacobs is a Project Architect at HPA, and his portfolio includes the Essex on the Park apartment tower, Hotel Essex, and Herman Miller’s Chicago Showroom and Headquarters. His project responsibilities include design, construction document production, project management and construction administration. He earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree with minors in construction management and business… Read more »

Nadia Dashdondog is a Project Architect who joined HPA in 2022. Her love for nature and passion for a sustainable built environment led her to pursue both landscape architecture and architecture degrees at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Illinois Institute of Technology. Nadia’s experience with complex mixed-use projects includes 420 North May,… Read more »

Patrick joined HPA after completing his Master of Architecture and Master of Construction Management at Washington University in St. Louis, where he also holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture with a Minor in Writing. Patrick has experience in all stages of design and has worked on projects across the country and internationally. His portfolio… Read more »

Nicholas Button earned a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, and a B.S. in Architecture from Kent State University. He brings his passion for architecture and design to the team, together with the desire to be part of creating a unique and sustainable built environment…. Read more »

John Wolf joined HPA in June 2022, after receiving his Master of Architecture from Kansas State University. Since joining the firm, John has worked on several high-rise developments throughout the country in cities like Chicago, Cleveland and Atlanta. His involvement in projects such as INTRO Buckhead has expanded his knowledge and experience in mass-timber design…. Read more »

Janice Jones is a Senior Associate whose experience ranges from adaptive use of historic buildings such as 226 W. Jackson, to the ultra-luxurious No. 9 Walton high-rise where she cultivated the finer details of the project. At HPA, Janice strives to meet the client’s goals at every scale of the design. Janice holds a Bachelors… Read more »

Jeremy Wishne began his career at HPA as an intern in 2015, then joined the firm as an Associate after earning his Bachelor of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He has experience in all aspects of project delivery, working on many projects including the mixed-use Imprint building, a 34-story high-rise at 717 South… Read more »

Loran Newman is a Senior Associate who joined HPA in 2022. She has a wide range of experience working on a variety of project types, including civic, hospitality and mixed-use, with elements of sustainability and preservation. Her work at HPA includes the Steelyard at Lincoln Yards and the Graduate Hotel/Memoir Austin.   Loran received her… Read more »

Lucille Sadlon is a Chicagoland native who holds a Master of Architecture degree from Kansas State University and joined HPA in 2018. As a Senior Associate, she is enthusiastic in her pursuit of excellence and attention to detail. Lucille values fostering an uplifting and engaging work environment that facilitates creative problem-solving towards the realization of… Read more »

Mariana Carvalho received her Masters of Architecture from Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning at the University of Michigan. Her thesis focused on artificial intelligence as a mechanism for design. Bringing her diverse background and experience as a Senior Associate at HPA, Mariana works on all phases of project delivery. Her project experience includes… Read more »

Theresa Cascio joined HPA as an Associate in 2019 after receiving her Master of Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin. While in school, Theresa focused on sustainability. She worked on community development projects in Berlin and London and built net-zero prefabricated homes in both California and West Texas. Prior to moving to Chicago,… Read more »

Greg Genter joined HPA as an Associate in 2021. He is inspired by architecture of social change that provides fulfilling experiences for every user. Greg’s responsibilities include developing architectural plans and contributing to the project delivery of significant HPA developments, such as a new mass-timber residential tower. Greg holds a Master of Architecture degree from… Read more »

Aileena Gray graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor of Architecture degree, and joined HPA in 2022. As an associate, she is involved in historical rehabilitation projects, including the Fidelity Hotel in Cleveland. Her excitement for architecture emanates from growing up in Chicago, where she is invested in continually building and advocating for a… Read more »

Sarah Dezember joined HPA as an Associate in 2023 after receiving her Master of Architecture with an emphasis in Interior Architecture from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Her graduate studies focused on environmental conservation, regenerative design, and the preservation of cultural heritage through architecture. She also received a certificate in Historic… Read more »

Erin James earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree with a specialization in Architectural History from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Since becoming an HPA associate in 2022, Erin has contributed to the development of mixed-use and residential projects, such as Nashville Warehouse Co. and Wedgewood- Houston.   Erin is a member of HPA’s Preservation Group…. Read more »

Adalberto Dejesus earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Architecture degrees at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He believes our mission as architects is to design unique buildings that blend within the surrounding community, while involving end users in its design process. Since joining HPA in 2023, he has worked on mixed-use urban… Read more »

Brandon Owens received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. His thesis focused on understanding the role in which memory and the human senses can inform architecture. With prior internship experience at HPA, Brandon returned to the firm in 2022 as an associate, a role in which he contributes to… Read more »

Sara Forbes joined HPA in 2023 as an associate after receiving her Bachelor of Architecture degree with a minor in Business from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She enjoys contributing to projects through all scales of design, carrying ideas through from big picture concepts to detail components. Building on a background of various project… Read more »

Lily Latulippe earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati. Through the university’s cooperative education program, she first came to HPA as an intern and returned after graduation in May 2023 as an associate. She has been involved in various mixed-use projects such as Halsted Pointe, Albion Lawrenceville, Albion Music Row,… Read more »

Kate Halsey earned her Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech in 2023. Her thesis was centered around the integration of historical and contextual fabric in adaptive reuse. Alongside these studies, she developed extensive construction experience and leadership knowledge through four years of serving as team lead in an internationally award-winning Design-Build project. Since joining HPA… Read more »

Tyler Row joined HPA in 2024 after receiving his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Tennessee. An avid photographer and artist, Tyler is passionate about cultivating projects that engage and inspire people and their communities. As an associate, Tyler collaborates with senior team members to review, prepare, and coordinate architectural drawings and materials on… Read more »

Emily Rupright earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture with a minor in Creative Practice for Social Change from Washington University in St. Louis in 2022. Since joining HPA in 2024, Emily has worked on mixed-use and residential projects in Nashville and Chicago. Emily is additionally a member of the group Chicago Women in Architecture,… Read more »

Jacob Pichler received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati, where his work focused on his passion for sustainable design. Jacob interned with HPA in 2022 and rejoined the firm as an associate in 2024. On mixed-use projects such as the Belle Meade Village mixed-use project in Nashville, he contributes to… Read more »

Since joining the firm in 2004, Office Manager Mirna Tovar has been a valued member of HPA’s operations team. She is responsible for accounting and HR functions, and overall support of studio operations. A dedicated and detailed-oriented professional, she handles a range of duties – from accounts payable and receivables, payroll administration, and financial reporting,… Read more »

Since joining HPA in 2022, Lilliam Del Valle has been a valued member of HPA’s operations team. Lilliam supports day-to-day studio operations and assists with financial reporting. Lilliam has received a B.S in Business Management at Dominican University. She approaches all aspects of any job with a positive, hard-working mindset, and is passionate about helping… Read more »