professional experience.

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michael c barnes architect, pllc (current)

Architect

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:: RaviniaMusicBox Experience Center (2019)

  Design & Construction / Design Architect

:: Orland Park Public Library (ongoing)

  Renovation Master Planning / Design Architect

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Wight & Company (2016-Aug 2018)

Design Principal, Library Practice Leader

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:: Evanston Public Library Renovation (2020)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

:: Ravinia Music Experience Center (2019)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

:: Ravinia Dining Pavilion Updates (2018)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

:: Arlington Public Library Updates (2017)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

:: Des Plaines Public Library Upgrades (2016)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

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Awards and Honors at Wight & Company:

:: Orland Park Public Library, 2018

  AIA Illinois 200 Great Places

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Lohan Anderson (2004-2015)

Associate Principal

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::Des Plaines Public Library Upgrades (2016)

  Master Plan / Project Architect

:: Ravinia Festival Harza Improvements (2015)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

:: St. Charles Public Library Remodeling (2013)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

:: Ravinia Festival South Gateway (2013)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

:: Argonne Theoretical Computing Building

  Schematic Expansion Design / Designer

:: Edgewater Library, Chicago (2013)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

:: Ravinia Dining Pavilion Remodeling (2012)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

:: Office Tower, Xi'an China

  Conceptual Design / Designer

:: St. Charles Public Library Expansion

  Schematic Design / Project Architect

:: IIT Campus Master Plan Update, Chicago

  Planning / Designer

:: Lewis University Athletics Facility

  Conceptual Design / Designer

:: Richard M. Daley Library, Chicago (2011)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

:: Greater Grand Crossing Library, Chi. (2011)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

:: Chicago Public Library Design Guidelines

  Program & Standards / Project Architect

:: Master Plan & Condo Towers, India

  Schematic Design / Designer

:: Des Plaines Public Library Upgrades (2009)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

:: Arista Hotel Lobby (2009)

  Design & Construction / Designer

:: Condo High-rise w/ Concert Hall, Chicago

  Schematic Design / Designer

:: Chicago Children’s Museum

  Competition / Designer

:: Condo/Retail Development, Elmhurst

  Competition / Designer

:: Ravinia Festival Dining Pavilion (2007)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

:: Argonne Math Theory Laboratory

  Competition / Designer

:: J. C. Decaux Furnishings, Hamburg

  Schematic Design / Designer

:: Calamos Investments HQ Interiors (2005)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

:: Calamos Investments HQ (2005)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

:: Orland Park Public Library (2004)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

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Awards and Honors at Lohan Anderson:

:: Chicago Public Library Prototypes, 2012

  Friends of the Chicago River Green Ribbon

:: Ravinia Dining Pavilion, 2008

  Chicago Building Congress Merit Award

:: Ravinia Dining Pavilion, 2007

  Midwest Construction Magazine Best of 2007

:: Calamos Investments HQ, 2007

  Chicago Building Congress Merit Award

:: Calamos Investments HQ, 2007

  Green Roofs for Healthy Cities

  Green Roof Award of Excellence

:: Orland Park Public Library, 2007

  AIA Illinois Honor Award

:: Orland Park Public Library, 2007

  Brick in Architecture Best in Class Award

:: Calamos Investments HQ, 2006

  Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards'

  Build-to-Suit Project of the Year

:: Orland Park Public Library, 2006

  Chicago Building Congress Merit Award

:: Calamos Investments HQ, 2005

  NAIOP Awards for Excellence

  Suburban Office Build to Suit of the Year

:: Orland Park Public Library, 2004

  Midwest Construction Magazine Best of 2004

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Role at Lohan Anderson:

:: Office leader on incorporating sustainable

   design and LEED certification

:: Public presentations to municipal bodies

:: Business Development

:: Panel speaker; Lectures and project tours

:: Leader of regular staff meetings

:: Software – AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop,

   InDesign, PowerPoint, Acrobat, Office

Lohan Associates / LCG (1987-2004)

Senior Associate

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:: Elmhurst Public Library (2003)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

:: Robotic Parking Facility, Chicago

  Schematic Design / Designer

:: Des Plaines Public Library (2000)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

:: Des Plaines Downtown Retail (2000)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

:: Condominium High-rise, Singapore

  Design Development / Designer

:: Mixed-use Complex, Jakarta

  Competition / Designer

:: Adler Planetarium Expansion (1998)

  Conceptual Design / Designer

:: Sinai Temple, Chicago (1997)

  Design & Construction / Project Architect

:: University of Chicago GSB (1995)

  Design & Construction / Designer

:: Pace University Faculty Building (1994)

  Design & Construction / Designer

:: Pace University Master Plan

  Planning / Designer

:: Grant Park NW Redevelopment

  Planning / Designer

:: Navy Pier Reconstruction

  Competition / Designer

:: 150 N. Dearborn Office Tower

  Design Development / Designer

:: Chicago Bar Association HQ

  Competition / Designer

:: Shedd Oceanarium (1991)

  Design & Construction / Staff Architect

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Awards and Honors at Lohan Assocates/LCG:

:: Elmhurst Public Library, 2004

  Illinois-Indiana Masonry Council Gold Award

:: Des Plaines Public Library, 2001

  Illinois-Indiana Masonry Council Award

:: Sinai Temple, 1999

  AIA Chicago Distinguished Building Award

:: Adler Planetarium, 1999

  AIA Chicago Distinguished Building Award

:: University of Chicago GSB, 1995

  Chicago Building Congress Award

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Role at Lohan Assocates/LCG:

:: Public presentations to municipal bodies

:: Lectures and tours related to firm projects

:: Development of an office intranet

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Olsen + Associates (1996-97)

Associate

:: Belleville Public Library Renovations

  Schematic Design / Project Architect

:: Tolono Public Library (1997)

  Interior Design / Designer

:: Douglass Branch Library, Champaign (1996)

  Design & Construction / Designer

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Weese Hickey Weese (1985)

Intern

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University of Illinois at U-C

Visiting Instructor (1989)

:: Senior Level Design Studio Instructor

  Teaching Assistant (1985-87)

:: Design Studio Teaching Assistant

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education.

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University of Illinois at U-C:

:: Master of Architecture (1987)

  Master’s Thesis Project: “Architecture

  Institute for Chicago” in Grant Park

  Long Traveling Fellowship: “Urban Retreat

  Spaces” in America

:: B.S. in Architectural Studies (1985)

  AIA Fellowship, State of Illinois, and

  University scholarships

  Study Abroad Program at Versailles, France

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affiliations.

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:: American Institute of Architects

  Chicago Chapter, past member

:: United States Green Building Council

  LEED Accredited Professional

:: American Library Association

:: Illinois Library Association

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community.

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:: AYSO Region 300 (2007-present)

  Head coach and referee

:: La Grange Public Library (2005)

  Building Committee Advisor

:: Olmsted Society, (1999 - 2001)

  Board Member

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personal.

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:: Registered Architect in Illinois (1989)

:: www.linkedin.com/in/mbarnesaia

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