michael c barnes
A R C H I T E C T
michael c barnes
A R C H I T E C T
professional experience.
michael c barnes architect, pllc (current)
Architect
:: RaviniaMusicBox Experience Center (2019)
Design & Construction / Design Architect
:: Orland Park Public Library (ongoing)
Renovation Master Planning / Design Architect
Wight & Company (2016-Aug 2018)
Design Principal, Library Practice Leader
:: 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
Awards and Honors at Wight & Company:
:: Orland Park Public Library, 2018
AIA Illinois 200 Great Places
Lohan Anderson (2004-2015)
Associate Principal
::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
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
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
:: 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
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
Role at Lohan Assocates/LCG:
:: Public presentations to municipal bodies
:: Lectures and tours related to firm projects
:: Development of an office intranet
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
Weese Hickey Weese (1985)
Intern
University of Illinois at U-C
Visiting Instructor (1989)
:: Senior Level Design Studio Instructor
Teaching Assistant (1985-87)
:: Design Studio Teaching Assistant
education.
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
affiliations.
:: American Institute of Architects
Chicago Chapter, past member
:: United States Green Building Council
LEED Accredited Professional
:: American Library Association
:: Illinois Library Association
community.
:: AYSO Region 300 (2007-present)
Head coach and referee
:: La Grange Public Library (2005)
Building Committee Advisor
:: Olmsted Society, (1999 - 2001)
Board Member
personal.
:: Registered Architect in Illinois (1989)
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