Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.4.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Partners by Design Industry-leading architects and designers ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.pbdinc.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Stacked With Purpose: Inside a Chicago Nonprofit's New Headquarters](https://www.pbdinc.com/confidential-client-new-nonprofit-chicago/) - Location: Chicago, Illinois Client: Confidential Architect: Partners by Design Project Size: 70,000 SF across 4 floors Scope: Full renovation Project Type: Corporate Headquarters Completion: 2025 When a long-established Chicago nonprofit made the decision to relocate its headquarters, the move carried an ambition that extended well beyond real estate. After more than four decades in a - [Partners by Design is proud to be recognized by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) as the recipient of the 2025 COMMUNITY Medium Firm Award](https://www.pbdinc.com/asid-win/) - Partners by Design is proud to be recognized by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) as the recipient of the 2025 COMMUNITY Medium Firm Award, part of the prestigious ASID National Awards Program. This honor celebrates the firm’s work on the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s an expansion designed to advance food equity and strengthen community - [Partners by Design Honored with Three Awards at 2025 CREA Awards](https://www.pbdinc.com/partners-by-design-honored-with-two-awards-at-2025-crea-awards/) - We are proud to share that Partners by Design was named Architecture Firm of the Year, Interior Design Firm of the Year, and received the Special Achievement Award for the Greater Chicago Food Depository at the 2025 Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards! This recognition at Chicago’s premier industry awards is truly humbling, and we couldn’t - [Greater Chicago Food Depository | The Vision Behind the Mission](https://www.pbdinc.com/greater-chicago-food-depository-the-vision-behind-the-mission/) - We're proud to share our new video highlighting PBD's transformative work with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, marking the completion of a ten year journey. PBD developed a comprehensive masterplan that significantly expanded the Food Depository's production capacity, enabling the creation of culturally appropriate meals daily for vulnerable communities. Our design approach also supported vital - [Greater Chicago Food Depository in Interior Design Magazine](https://www.pbdinc.com/greater-chicago-food-depository-in-interior-design-magazine/) - We are honored to have PBD’s work featured in Interior Design magazine. The article showcases our transformative project for the Greater Chicago Food Depository, where PBD developed a visionary masterplan to expand the organization's production capabilities. Our design enables the daily preparation of culturally appropriate meals for vulnerable communities throughout Chicago and Cook - [Greater Chicago Food Depository A+ Awards Special Mention](https://www.pbdinc.com/greater-chicago-food-depositrory-a-awards-special-mention/) - We are thrilled to announce that the Greater Chicago Food Depository has been honored with a Special Mention in the Architizer A+ Awards for the Architecture + For Good category. Out of thousands of global submissions, less than 5% of projects received this prestigious recognition, marking the Food Depository as a leader in design that - [PBD is a top 100 Giant of Design.](https://www.pbdinc.com/pbd-giant-of-design-2026/) - PBD Named to Interior Design's 2026 Top 100 Giants Partners by Design has been named to Interior Design magazine's 2026 Top 100 Giants list, ranking #79 among the most influential interior design firms in the country. Now in its 49th year, the Giants of Design ranking is the industry's most comprehensive measure of firm performance, - [Building the Future: Invenergy's Global Headquarters Transformation](https://www.pbdinc.com/building-the-future-invenergys-global-headquarters-transformation/) - Location: Chicago, Illinois Client: Invenergy Architect: Partners by Design Building: One South Wacker Drive Project Size: 216,000 SF across multiple floors Scope: Full renovation and strategic expansion Project Type: Corporate Headquarters Completion: 2025 In the heart of Chicago's Loop, a transformation is unfolding that mirrors the energy transition happening across the globe. Invenergy, North America's - [2025: A Year Built Together.](https://www.pbdinc.com/2025-a-year-built-together/) - As 2025 winds down, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the incredible work accomplished alongside our clients, partners, and the dedicated team at Partners by Design. This year brought bold ideas, meaningful challenges, and inspiring collaborations that strengthened who we are and what we deliver. Across every market, we shaped environments that bring people together—workplaces - [Elevating Nashville's Skyline: Partners by Design Creates a Wellness-Focused Interior at 5 City Blvd](https://www.pbdinc.com/5cityblvd-nashville/) - Nashville's West Side has a new architectural landmark, and Partners by Design played a pivotal role in bringing its interior vision to life. The recently completed 5 City Blvd—a striking 15-story office tower in the OneC1ty mixed-use development—rethinks what a workplace can be when wellness and flexibility shape the design from the ground up. A - [PBD is a Top 30 Architizer Firm in Chicago.](https://www.pbdinc.com/architizer-top-30-2025/) - Partners By Design is honored to be named #13 on Architizer’s “30 Best Architecture & Design Firms in Chicago”—a recognition that celebrates the spirit, creativity, and passion that fuel our work every day. For over 30 years, we’ve called Chicago home. Our studio is made up of people who live, work, and create here—designers deeply - [Partners by Design is a Crain's Best Place to Work for 2025.](https://www.pbdinc.com/partners-by-design-is-a-crains-best-place-to-work-for-2025/) - We’re honored to share that Partners by Design has been named one of Crain’s Chicago Business 2025 Best Places to Work! This recognition reflects the energy, creativity, and dedication of our incredible team — the people who bring design excellence to life every day. Being recognized among Chicago’s top workplaces reinforces our belief that when - [Partners by Design is proud to be announced as a FINALIST in AIA Chicago’s Lerch Bates People’s Choice Awards.](https://www.pbdinc.com/partners-by-design-is-proud-to-be-announced-as-a-finalist-in-aia-chicagos-lerch-bates-peoples-choice-awards/) - Partners by Design is proud to be announced as a FINALIST in AIA Chicago’s Lerch Bates People’s Choice Awards. Vote for the Greater Chicago Food Depository in the Community & Civic category by Friday, September 12 at 5:00pm. Only one vote per email. 👉 VOTE at AIAChicago.org/PeoplesChoice About the Project The Greater Chicago Food Depository’s Nourish Project - [Our Latest Husch Blackwell Space Brings Modern Design to a Historic Waterfront](https://www.pbdinc.com/huschblackwellboston/) - Husch Blackwell Boston 11,000 SF | Downtown Boston, MA Husch Blackwell's new Boston office at One Congress Street embraces the city’s maritime heritage while championing a fresh, modern aesthetic. Blending soft curves, natural materials, and strategic views of Boston Harbor, the space reflects a refined balance of elegance and functionality that embodies both the firm’s identity - [PBD & Relativity at NeoCon 2025! WATCH NOW.](https://www.pbdinc.com/neocon2025/) - Truly a lovely experience attending this panel at NeoCon 2025. As the future of work continues to evolve, it's more important than ever to move beyond simply “designing” space—and instead focus on understanding what businesses truly need to thrive. Thank you to PBD Senior Designer Ian Preston and Relativity’s Sr. Global Director of Business Administration, - [Backstreet is Back! For Diffa!](https://www.pbdinc.com/welcoming-new-faces-to-pbd/) - Oh my god they're back again. Our team brought the era of Boy Bands to life with their epic performance at DIFFA Lip Sync for Life. Thank you Henricksen and Allsteel for living the legend with us and helping raise money for AIDS/HIV awareness. - [PBD Aeron Hockey fundraiser is here!](https://www.pbdinc.com/pbd-aeron-hockey-fundraiser-is-here/) - It’s Game Time! Team PBD is gearing up for the annual AeronHockey Tournament – an epic chair hockey showdown bringing together 40 teams from the A+D and CRE communities! Originally hosted by Interior Investments and now by Continua Interiors, this event has raised nearly $1 million for Special Olympics Illinois, supporting life-changing opportunities for adults - [PBD and Skender win the Corenet Chicago Community reinvestment awards.](https://www.pbdinc.com/pbd-and-skender-win-the-corenet-chicago-community-reinvestment-awards/) - We are excited to announce that our Greater Chicago Food Depository project has taken home the CoreNet Chicago, Community Reinvestment Project of the year award. The Greater Chicago Food Depository's expansion through the Nourish Project exemplifies a deep commitment to community reinvestment, addressing both immediate needs and long-term solutions. This initiative goes beyond simply providing - [Careers](https://www.pbdinc.com/careers/) - [The PBD Highlights 2024!](https://www.pbdinc.com/a-year-in-review-with-pbd-you/) - 2024 has been an exciting and rewarding year for PBD, full of milestones and achievements! We’ve had the privilege of working on a variety of impactful projects with amazing clients such as Wilson Dow, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Pinterest, Relativity, and many others. Along the way, we’ve earned some prestigious industry accolades, including IIDA RED - [Thank you to our Interns of 2024!](https://www.pbdinc.com/thank-you-to-our-interns-of-2024/) - It's bittersweet to say goodbye to our summer 2024 interns, Evelyn Broughton and Patrick Wilton, as they head back to school for the year. We have so enjoyed having them at PBD and have truly relied on their skills to help create some incredible projects! Before they left, we sat down with each of them - [Summing up our summer achievements!](https://www.pbdinc.com/summer_2024/) - It's been a dynamic year at PBD, and we're thrilled to catch up and showcase our recent activities. As summer unfolded in Chicago, Neocon and Design Days kicked off in June, highlighting our city's vibrant architecture and design scene. We were fortunate to have Jahvini, our librarian, on-site to capture the excitement at these events. Watch - [Husch Blackwell wins IIDA RED Award!](https://www.pbdinc.com/husch-blackwell-wins-iida-red-award/) - We are delighted and honored to be awarded the @iidaillinois RED award 2024 for large workplace for our Husch Blackwell project. The creativity and trust of our client has allowed us to create spaces that are truly unique and beautiful. Thank you to IIDA, Husch Blackwell, and our many contributors to the project that helped us shine! See - [This new Pinterest Office space is a love letter to Chicago.](https://www.pbdinc.com/this-new-pinterest-office-space-is-a-love-letter-to-chicago/) - Located on the 5th floor of 120 S. Riverside, the unique, new Pinterest workplace draws inspiration from the essence of everything Chicago. In conjunction with the Pinterest Design Team, PBD created the floor plan, covering approximately 19,000 square feet, to offer a curated experience that pays homage to the city's iconic attractions and culinary delights. - [A theatrical relocation for a vibrant culture.](https://www.pbdinc.com/a-theatrical-relocation-for-a-vibrant-culture/) - After nearly two decades in the same space, Wilson Dow Group was ready for a new home. The newly reimagined office, designed by PBD, perfectly captures Wilson Dow’s vibrant culture and expertise in orchestrating large-scale events. The space reflects their theatrical heritage, eclectic feel, and dynamic team, radiating "livable sophistication" with innovative lighting, dark ceilings, - [Vizient Project Chosen for an A+Award Special Mention.](https://www.pbdinc.com/pbd-named-as-a-giant-of-design-2024/) - We are honored to have our @vizientinc project chosen for a @architizerawards Special Mention in the commercial interiors category. Our team worked tirelessly to bring this beautiful project to life. Congrats PBD team! See more about this project here. - [PBD named as a Giant of Design 2024](https://www.pbdinc.com/pod-giant-of-design-2024/) - We are truly proud to be named Giants of Design by Interior Design Magazine! We achieved #81 in the top 100, #74 in the top Sustainable 100, and #1 in projects that achieved the most WELL certification! Congratulations to our incredible team for continuing to take us to new heights. Check out the full Giants - [Recent Promotions and Milestone Achievements](https://www.pbdinc.com/recent-promotions-april-2024/) - Our team is a strong, supportive, and talented. We are so pleased to announce and recognize several recent promotions and milestone achievements! Jennifer Jacque Senior Director | Accounts We are thrilled to announce Jennifer has been promoted to Senior Director of Accounts. Jennifer has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a keen understanding of the intricacies - [Partners by Design Promotions](https://www.pbdinc.com/partners-by-design-promotes-six-to-principal-and-director-roles/) - Because of their continuous contributions to the Partners by Design studio and to the architecture and design profession, we are proud to announce the promotion of Erika Carey, Andy Christensen, Scott Becker, Jenna Nelson and Tom Rowland, AIA, to Principals. In addition, we are pleased to promote Joseph “Buzz” Leffelman, AIA to the position of Director - [Refortify - Little Architects in the Making](https://www.pbdinc.com/refortify_2018/) - For the last couple of years, Partners by Design has participated in Refortify, an event created to widen the breadth of possibilities for children’s futures and to benefit their local community. For the event, kids between the ages of 9 and 11 who participate in an after-school program are connected to the architectural and design - [Gray Television-WMTV selected as an Award of Merit winner for the 2018 USGBC Wisconsin Leader Awards!!](https://www.pbdinc.com/pbd-wins-interior-design-firm-of-the-year-3-2/) - Congratulations to our friends at Gray Television-WMTV for being selected as an Award of Merit winner for the 2018 USGBC Wisconsin Leader Awards!! This was a great collaboration between Hendrick, our ONE Global Design partners and Gray Television! The USGBC Wisconsin community is committed to transforming the way buildings are designed, constructed and operated. Local leadership achieves this - [Mead Johnson Nutrition selected as Winner in this year’s Architizer A+Awards in the category of Architecture + Acoustics!](https://www.pbdinc.com/pbd-wins-interior-design-firm-of-the-year-3-2-2/) - Partners by Design is very excited and honored to have our project Mead Johnson Nutrition selected as winner in this year's Architizer A+Awards in the category of Architecture and Acoustics! This was a great collaboration between Partners by Design, Arktura and Mead Johnson Nutrition! The Architizer A+Awards is the largest awards program focused on promoting and celebrating - [Partners by Design Named an ENR Midwest Region Award of Merit Winner](https://www.pbdinc.com/pbd-wins-interior-design-firm-of-the-year-3-2-2-2/) - Engineering News-Record awarded Partners by Design with the Award of Merit in its Midwest region for the interior design of Mead Johnson Nutrition. Engineering News-Record selected the Mead Johnson Nutrition as one of its Award of Merit winners in its Midwest region. Designed in collaboration with Arktura, it won in the interior design/tenant improvement category. The honor was announced - [New Partner Announcement - Jenna Nelson](https://www.pbdinc.com/new-partner-announcement-jenna-nelson/) - Congratulations Jenna Nelson!! It is with great pride and tremendous gratitude for her years of loyalty to the firm that we announce Jenna's promotion to Partner. Since joining the firm in 2015, Jenna has had a monumental impact on client service, team leadership, intellectual capital development, and overall growth of the firm. Jenna brings 20 years - [Partners by Design Celebrates 25th Anniversary!!](https://www.pbdinc.com/pbd-wins-interior-design-firm-of-the-year-3/) - Partners by Design is proud to announce its twenty-fifth year as a leader in the architecture and interior design industry. Celebrating its two decades of innovation and steady growth, Partners by Design will be commemorating the occasion on May 31st with a variety of entertainment such as company showcases, caricature drawings, tarot readings, and more. Founded - [PBD Wins the 2018 Interior Design Firm of the Year](https://www.pbdinc.com/pbd-wins-interior-design-firm-of-the-year-2/) - Partners by Design is honored and humbled to take home the 2018 Interior Design Firm of the Year Award. Thank you to the Chicago Real Estate community for your tremendous support of our nominated and completed projects: Cars.com, Trustwave and Private Client. Take a look at some of thisyear's winning projects! With their sights set on - [Crafting for a Cause - Bizarre Bazaar](https://www.pbdinc.com/partners-participates-bizarre-bazaar-2/) - On November 16, Partners by Design had the privilege once again to participate and support the charity work of COME UNITY, a nonprofit organization working for almost a decade to provide clean water and educational resources to East African communities in need. Bringing together a community of crafting enthusiasts, the Bizarre Bazaar, sponsored by the - [PBD INTRODUCES VIZfire](https://www.pbdinc.com/vizfire-2/) - Partners by Design is pleased to announce its VIZfire division is now fully operational! VIZfire is a visualization studio dedicated to providing state-of-the-art visuals and immersive virtual reality-allowing you to engage with your design goals in a brand new dimension. VIZfire is as an all-in-one provider of multitude of services, including photo realistic renders, 3D - [PBD INTRODUCES ITS LATEST DIVISION - SPARK!!](https://www.pbdinc.com/spark-2/) - Partners by Design is excited to announce their newest division - Spark! Their enthusiastic team of professionals is dedicated to assisting clients with tailored designs reflecting their brand and purpose. They're designing thought-inspiring branding solutions ranging from Signage and Wayfinding to Graphics and Staged exhibits. Spark's goal: to help elevate the client's environment with purpose, poise and their - [The Workplace Watch Vol. 6](https://www.pbdinc.com/the-workplace-watch-vol-6-2/) - Welcome to Vol. 6 of The Workplace Watch. This week we're introducing signage and concierge services designed to keep your shared spaces safe. There is a paradigm shift unfolding in the workplace. In response, Spark, an environmental branding studio based in Chicago, is offering a variety of solutions for businesses of all types and sizes to - [The Workplace Watch Vol. 5](https://www.pbdinc.com/the-workplace-watch-vol-5/) - Welcome to our fifth installment of The Workplace Watch from Partners by Design. This week our focus is on headcount and space utilization as part of your overall Workplace Strategies for transitioning back into the office amid COVID-19 and post-COVID-19. As we evaluate office workspace density strategies, the focus will be on the Public to - [PBD Wins the 2019 Interior Design Firm of the Year](https://www.pbdinc.com/pbd-wins-interior-design-firm-of-the-year-2-2/) - Partners by Design is proud to accept the 2019 Interior Design Firm of the Year at the 31st Annual Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards! - [An Announcement from Partners by Design](https://www.pbdinc.com/an-announcement-from-partners-by-design/) - Friends of PBD, Based on the latest developments with the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided that it is in the best interest and safety of our staff to actively implement a work from home policy, starting Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The health and well-being of our staff and their families, along with that of - [The Workplace Watch Vol. 3](https://www.pbdinc.com/the-workplace-watch-vol-3/) - Welcome to another edition The Workplace Watch addressing the paradigm shift which is now unfolding in the workplace. If the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed anything, it is that we are truly a connected global village, both isolated and interconnected, all at once. We should leverage the implications of this event to precipitate a shift - [The Workplace Watch Vol. 2](https://www.pbdinc.com/the-workplace-watch-vol-2/) - Welcome to another edition The Workplace Watch addressing the paradigm shift which is now unfolding in the workplace. As designers of buildings, office spaces and urban environments, our profession has a profound impact on the human condition. It is therefore our responsibility to create solutions that serve, protect and advance the health and welfare - [The Workplace Watch Vol. 1](https://www.pbdinc.com/the-workplace-watch-vol-1/) - Welcome to The Workplace Watch addressing the paradigm shift which is now unfolding in the workplace. While many of us are eager to return to our offices, we recognize there are necessary steps to take in order to calm fears and ensure safety. We will be providing feedback from our Partners by Design (PBD) R&D team, - [The Workplace Watch Vol. 4](https://www.pbdinc.com/the-workplace-watch-vol-4/) - Welcome to Vol. 4 of The Workplace Watch addressing the paradigm shift which is now unfolding in the workplace. As place-makers, designers of buildings, formers of urban environments, our AEC professions have a profound impact on the human condition. It is our responsibility to create and propose solutions that serve, protect and advance the - [The Workplace Watch Special Edition](https://www.pbdinc.com/the-workplace-watch-special/) - Welcome to a special edition The Workplace Watch addressing the paradigm shift which is now unfolding in the workplace. Partners by Design is presently working with Kenall, a lighting company, on an adaptation of a light that has already been a success in surgical suites killing germs on a continuous basis. Kenall is - [The Workplace Watch Vol. 6](https://www.pbdinc.com/the-workplace-watch-vol-6/) - Welcome to Vol. 6 of The Workplace Watch. This week we're introducing signage and concierge services designed to keep your shared spaces safe. There is a paradigm shift unfolding in the workplace. In response, Spark, an environmental branding studio based in Chicago, is offering a variety of solutions for businesses of all types and sizes to - [The PBD Family Continues to Grow](https://www.pbdinc.com/the-pbd-family-continues-to-grow/) - Partners by Design welcomes Jenna Nelson, Arthur Garcia-Clemente, Buzz Leffelman, Kaitlyn Korber and Stacy Gauthier to the PBD family. Take a minute to learn more about each one of them below. Jenna Nelson - Project Designer/Director Ms. Nelson is an Interior Designer and Director with 20 years of experience in the design industry. She has - [PBD Continues Commitment to Developing Chicago Youth](https://www.pbdinc.com/pbd-continues-commitment-to-developing-chicago-youth/) - The Development School for Youth (DSY) is an outside-of-school leadership and business training program here in Chicago. In partnership with businesses and caring corporate professionals, DSY offers supplemental educational, social and internship experiences in a variety of workplace settings. This training prepares inner-city youth to enter the professional workforce, pursue educational opportunities and face challenges - [One Global Design](https://www.pbdinc.com/one-global-design/) - Award-winning corporate / commercial architecture, interiors and image design ONE, under the leadership of Chicago-based Partners by Design, is composed of compatible, complementary design firms across the globe. Each firm is individually “best in class” in its own market, and all firms share a common approach: delivering superior design solutions, along with personalized customer service. - [Innovation](https://www.pbdinc.com/innovation/) - Spark takes a deep dive into the inherent characteristics of your brand to spark emotion, impact an experience and awaken thought They are experts at interpreting and transforming the qualities of the brand identity into three-dimensional experiences. Creating moments that provoke positive connections, engage the audience on a personal level and relate to them on - [PBD Wins Interior Design Firm of the Year](https://www.pbdinc.com/pbd-wins-interior-design-firm-of-the-year/) - Partners by Design is honored and humbled to take home the 2015 Interior Design Firm of the Year award. Thank you to the Chicago Real Estate community for your tremendous support of our nominated and recently completed projects: Centro, Enova and Baxalta. Take a look at some of this years winning projects! Placed on Crain’s - [Lisa Tvrdy Promoted as Creative Director](https://www.pbdinc.com/lisa-tvrdy-promoted-creative-director/) - [ONE Global Design Collaborates With Mannington Commercial](https://www.pbdinc.com/ogd-collaborates-mannington-commercial/) - [ONE Global Design Summit meets in Mexico](https://www.pbdinc.com/one-global-design-summit-2015/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ONE Global Design announced exceptional growth at their semi-annual executive meeting in February. Firm, along with 31 principals representing 18 firms across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, met in Cancun, Mexico for a 2-day conference. The event was hosted by ONE Global Design member, ZVA of Mexico City, Mexico. Norman Liedtke, - [Partners Participates in Bizarre Bazaar](https://www.pbdinc.com/partners-participates-bizarre-bazaar/) - Combining a love for trendsetting design with a community of crafting enthusiasts, the Bizarre Bazaar, sponsored by the Illinois Chapter of IIDA, provides a place where local artisans and industry professionals come together to display and sell handmade wares at the start of a busy holiday season. Or, in the case of some of Partners - [PBD Designer Wins Coalesse LESSTHANFIVE Chair Contest](https://www.pbdinc.com/pbd-designer-wins-coalesse-lessthanfive-chair-contest/) - [Partners to Collaborate on New FBO Terminal](https://www.pbdinc.com/pbd-collaborate-new-fbo-terminal/) - Original Release via PR NEWSWIRE Jan. 27, 2017 Gary Jet Center Constructing Brand New FBO Terminal at KGYY; Lee Companies Will Build and Manage Project GARY, Ind., Jan. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Gary Jet Center (GJC) is proud to announce the construction of a new Corporate Flight Center as part of GJC's Fixed Base Operation - [PBD ranks among top coolest offices in Chicago](https://www.pbdinc.com/pbd-ranks-among-top-coolest-offices-chicago/) ## Pages - [Homepage](https://www.pbdinc.com/) - [Culture](https://www.pbdinc.com/culture/) - [Contact](https://www.pbdinc.com/contact/) - [About](https://www.pbdinc.com/about/) - [Projects](https://www.pbdinc.com/projects/) - [People](https://www.pbdinc.com/people/) - [VIZfire](https://www.pbdinc.com/vizfire/) - Architectural Visualizations VIZfire is an all-in-one provider of a multitude of services, including photo-realistic renders, 3D modeling, 360º panoramic rendering, animations, virtual reality experience, and augmented reality models. 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[Confidential Client | Real Estate](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/confidential-client-real-estate/) - [Wilson Dow](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/wilson-dow-workplace/) - [Priority Sports](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/priority-sports-worplace/) - [Consumer Credit Union](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/consumer-credit-union/) - [Cerity Partners | Chicago](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/cerity-partners-chicago/) - [Confidential Client | Palm Beach Gardens](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/confidential-client-palm-beach-gardens/) - [Medline Mart](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/medline-mart-chicago/) - [Equity Residential](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/equity-residential/) - [EQ Office | River North](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/eq-office-river-north-chicago/) - [JBG | Crystal City Fitness](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/jbg-crystal-city-fitness/) - [AON Center | Spec Suites](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/aon-center-spec-suites-chicago/) - [USG | United States Gypsum Company Showroom and Office](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/united-states-gypsum-company/) - [HNI / Allsteel Showroom](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/hni-allsteel-showroom-chicago/) - [BCU | Baxter Credit Union](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/baxter-credit-union-workplace/) - [IMO | Intelligent Medical Objects](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/intelligent-medical-objects-workplace/) - [ICFJ](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/international-fellowship-of-christians-and-jews-workplace/) - [MoLo](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/molo-logistics-workplace/) - [TrueBlue](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/true-blue/) - [Convene | Willis Tower](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/convene-willis-tower/) - [Convene | 333 N Green](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/convene-333-n-green/) - [Convene | 311 W Monroe](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/convene-311-w-monroe/) - [Confidential | Global Tech Client](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/confidential-tech-workplace/) - [Confidential Client | Conceptual](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/confidential-client_conceptual-workplace-design/) - [GATX](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/gatx-workplace-chicago/) - [ShopRunner](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/shoprunner-workplace-chicago/) - [Braintree](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/braintree-workplace/) - [Confidential Client | Financial Services](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/confidential-client-financial-services-chicago/) - [Confidential Client | Sustainable Impact Platform](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/confidential-sustainable-impact-platform/) - [Confidential Client | Financial](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/confidential-investment-firm-chicago/) - [1201 Fulton Market](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/1201-fulton-market/) - [Tressler](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/tressler/) - [Bernie's Book Bank](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/bernies-book-bank/) - [WRDW CBS 12 | Augusta, GA](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/gray-tv-augusta/) - [Confidential Client | Office](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/office-building-concept/) - [Coyote "Den"](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/coyote-den/) - [Rocket Fuel](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/rocket-fuel/) - [Confidential Client | Multifamily](https://www.pbdinc.com/project/confidential-client-multifamily-conceptual-design/) - 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