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FIRM

We are a collaborative studio environment comprised of diverse and talented professionals who are experienced in all phases of design, management, and construction.

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FIRM

We are a collaborative studio environment comprised of diverse and talented professionals who are experienced in all phases of design, management, and construction.

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MISSION

To investigate, explore, evaluate, and implement creative solutions that solve the needs of our clients. We combine beauty and function to create original, innovative designs that are sensitive to the context. We accomplish this through a personal, one-on-one relationship that emphasizes collaboration, communication, honesty, and design integrity.

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APPROACH

We do not employ a signature style or formulaic approach. Instead our designs are influenced by a mutually realistic understanding of context, purpose, and economic resources.

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SUSTAINABILITY

We are committed to sustainability and good stewardship of both our economic and natural resources. our work strives to integrate a balanced and systematic approach that promotes:

• passive strategies
• site context
• energy modeling
• low energy consumption
• healthy environments
• renewable energy systems
• renewable material selection

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LEADERSHIP

Dante Domenella is the founding partner and president of Domenella Architects Ltd. Prior to establishing the firm Dante worked for the office of Stanley Tigerman on award winning institutional, commercial, and residential projects throughout the United States and internationally. In addition, his experience includes practice in Italy where he gained insight and expertise in European design, materials and construction techniques. Originally from Chicago, his early work experience in precast concrete has contributed substantially to his knowledge and understanding of materials, systems, and stewardship of our natural resources.

EDUCATION

Iowa State University – Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 1985
Washington University St Louis – Master in Architecture, 1989

EDUCATION

Registered Architect, State of Illinois
Registered Architect, State of Florida
Registered Architect, State of California

AFFLIATIONS

LEED AP
Self Certified City of Chicago
US Green Building Council
Register Energy Professional City of Chicago
International Code Council

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RELATIONSHIPS

More important than any client lists are the valued and trusted relationships we foster with the people we work with. Many are repeat clients; please feel reach out to them to hear for yourself how we can help you.