FitzGerald Architect and Project Architect Earn Illinois Architecture Licenses

Chicago, Ill. (July 28, 2008) - Min Hu, 30, and Yun Tong, 35, both of Chicago, have successfully earned their licenses as professional architects in the State of Illinois.  Hu is an Architect/Planner with the firm, and Tong is a Project Architect/Planner.

“We are very please with these women’s accomplishment.  As key members of our firm, Min and Yun bring continuing recognition to our work,” said Patrick FitzGerald, managing principal.  “Their skill and dedication help distinguish our firm and contribute to the success of our business and that of our clients.”

Hu began working for FitzGerald Associates Architects in 2006.  She earned her Master of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin and her degree in Architecture from China’s Tsinghua Unviersity.  Since joining the firm, she has been involved in several residential projects including 2100 South Indiana, 2020 South Indiana, Avalon South Clark, 14th & Union, Motor Row, and Oakwood Shores Phase II.

Tong joined FitzGerald Associates Architects in 2002 with a Master of Urban Design degree from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.  After receiving her Bachelor of Architecture from Tainjin University in China, Yun held positions in Beijing, China and Tokyo, Japan.  Her previous work experience includes residential, educational and hospitality projects as well as mixed-use urban redevelopment concept designs.  Since joining the firm, she has been involved in crafting schematic design presentations, residential and commercial developments, and multi-use master planning projects.

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.