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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 »

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 »

Krista Weir is HPA’s Director of Historic Preservation and a Project Architect. 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… 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 »

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 »

Kellen Plutowski is a Project Architect at HPA and a member of the American Institute of Architects. He began his architectural experience in Las Vegas, where he designed hotels, resorts, and casinos in Florida, California, and Nevada before moving to Chicago to focus on high-end, multi-family residential projects. Kellen enjoys thinking about how people can… 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 »

Associate Arham Siddiqui joined HPA in 2020 after receiving his Master of Architecture degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is passionate about exploring how architecture can enhance the human experience at an urban scale. He is involved in all phases of project delivery, including preparing design and construction documents, coordinating consultants, and assisting… Read more »

Ed Falkowski is an Associate who joined HPA in 2020. Ed is passionate about architecture as a foundation of personal and everyday experience. His projects include multi-family residential projects throughout the U.S., including Hub U District Seattle, Hub Atlanta, and Memoir Portland. Ed earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree with a minor in… Read more »

Ethan E. Scott joined HPA after gaining several years of experience in luxury residential design. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture, he is passionate about creating beautiful environments for life at every scale, using lessons from the past to inform the future of design.   With particular interests in sustainability… 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 »

Louisa Carnovale is an architectural and interior designer with a passion for branded environments, innovative interiors, and conceptual design. With seven years’ experience as a practicing designer, she has worked on a wide variety of buildings and interiors, and is currently involved with multi-family and hospitality HPA projects in four different states. Louisa received her… Read more »

Lucille Sadlon is a Chicagoland native who received her Master of Architecture degree at Kansas State University and joined HPA in 2018. As an Associate, she is enthusiastic in her pursuit of excellence, and strives to find innovative solutions in every project. Lucille’s experience includes high-rise developments, including Old Town Park Phase III and 357… 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 an Associate at HPA, Mariana works on all phases of project delivery, and is focused on the… 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 »

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 »

Nadia Dashdondog is an associate 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 Illinois Institute of Technology. Nadia’s experience with complex mixed-use projects includes 420 North May, 640 West… 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 »

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 »

Ethan Prodin is an Associate who Joined HPA in 2022 after obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree and a Master of Architecture degree from Kent State University. He has worked on a variety of both multi-family residential and commercial projects.   Ethan believes that the development of quality designs requires examination from multiple… 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 »

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 »