Firm History

Awards & Recognition

Firm Leadership

The recipient of regional and national architectural awards, FitzGerald maintains a portfolio containing numerous new mid- and high-rise buildings, master-planned communities and more than one hundred conversions of historic structures; over 30,000 residences in all. In addition to this residential work, FitzGerald has completed many mixed-use, commercial and retail spaces. 

FitzGerald is one of Chicago’s leading residential and commercial design firms. Our buildings create architecture that works and conveys an enduring sense of place and visual impact. Found throughout the Chicagoland area and Midwest, our work reflects the vitality and vision that have characterized Chicago architecture for a century and a half. Our work’s distinguishing features are subtle yet fresh expressions of the indigenous styles that comprise the complex architectural heritage of the region.

We believe it is essential to keep in mind how the building will function for those who will live, work, or shop there. Over the years, experience has taught us that if what we do has great appeal to the ultimate occupants, we have done a good job for our client.

Creating superior buildings involves finding simultaneous solutions to many overlapping design problems is a challenge that we welcome. At FitzGerald, we believe that a building that does not function well or that exceeds the budget is a failure. That is why we work to keep the art and science of building in balance so that the buildings that we create will be successful in every respect.

Our approach is comprehensive and site-specific. Each project is a unique response to a particular program and budget. We methodically exploit the potential of site, materials, and architectural design to produce the best building attainable. Our long history of building and our extensive experience with many building types ensures that our plans will be refined to build the building our client wants without “surprises”.

Enthusiasm for what we do is shared at all levels throughout our office and guarantees the design and the focus that are essential producing quality projects. Each of our buildings is carefully optimized to ensure that our clients receive the quality of construction they deserve at the cost they expect.