Beck Earns Illinois Architecture License

Chicago, Ill. (January 16, 2008) - Brad Beck, 28, of Chicago, architect with the Chicago architecture firm FitzGerald Associates Architects, has successfully earned his license to practice as a professional architect in the State of Illinois.

“Brad exemplifies the kind of bright young professional that we’ve attracted to the firm in the past few years,” said Patrick FitzGerald, managing principal.  “We’re delighted with his success throughout his licensing exams and look forward to him continuing to develop his professional skills on numerous projects in the future.”

Brad Beck began working for FitzGerald Associates Architects in 2005.  He worked in Cleveland for two years before moving to Chicago, collaborating mainly on high-end custom homes and high-end retail developments.  Since joining the firm, Beck has been involved in the design and the detailing of mid- and high-rise residential projects including One Place Condominiums and South Loop Shops, The Residences of Carroll Place, Maple Views and River Pointe Condominiums.  Beck earned his B.S. in Architecture in 2001 and a Master of Architecture in 2003 from the University of Cincinnati.

Established in 1919 as Rissman & Hirschfeld, FitzGerald Associates Architects is a fourth generation Chicago architectural firm. The firm offers its clients a continuum of residential and commercial design services, including development feasibility studies; site design and planning; architectural design; space planning; interior design; historical research and restoration; contract documents and specifications; permit acquisitions; and field observations. For more information call 312.563.9100.