ESTABLISHED 1991

WJW Architects

401 West Superior
Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60654


Phone: (312) 642-5587

Services Provided

New Building, Remodel, Restoration/Preservation, Green/Sustainable Building, Universal Design/Accessibility

Residential Building Types

Multi-Unit, Mixed-Use

Commercial Building Types

Mixed-Use, Healthcare

About Us

Founded on values, driven by purpose, fueled by creativity: WJW believes in the power of architecture to break down barriers and transform lives. Drawing from a unique approach to design that is at once collegial, pragmatic, and compassionate, WJW creates environments that aspire to uplift and empower individuals and communities. Directed by purpose and buoyed by creativity, curiosity, and openness, the firm has a deep desire to positively affect the built environment and the lives lived within. Conscientious collaborators: WJW’s relationships — with team members, clients, and communities — are a cornerstone of the firm’s work, providing a continual source of perspective, inspiration, and education. Generosity of spirit and an inclusive mindset are inherent to WJW’s process; integrity and transparency permeate each interaction. Intelligent, holistic design that enables and endures: WJW delivers architectural excellence by strict adherence to its belief that design should enable and elevate. Through intensive exploration of each facet of a project, WJW arrives at meticulously tailored solutions. WJW anticipates client needs and meets challenges holistically, while remaining mindful of individual requirements, from design imperatives to budget constraints. Guided by the human experience, WJW projects are built with enduring qualities that provide lasting beauty, foster health and wellness and enhance daily life. Real-world expertise, informed by observation and inquiry WJW is informed not only by the firm’s own earned knowledge, but also by a continual focus on education and the ability to observe, ask questions, and pursue design solutions that transcend challenges and give rise to possibility. By bridging past experiences and diverse competencies with interactive exchanges of information and insight, WJW ensures each project rises to its promise.