ParkFowler Plus

The ParkFowler Plus team had a great time testing their knowledge of the world’s tallest buildings (and structures) at Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)’s Chicago Tall Building Trivia Night!?After an intense 15-min cliff note study session, Mark Szostak, AIA, David Mulder, AIA, Jennifer Park and Pablo Diaz came in confident - amplified by their 80’s movie and music expertise and several Guinness pints - and left firmly in the middle of the pack.?They also tried to phone-a-friend, but had no quarters for the pay phone.?It was a fun night with plenty of laughs and friendly competition with our colleagues and partners. #ParkFowlerPlus #CTBUH #Tallbuilding #Trivia #Chicago #Event #GoldSponsor #Design #Architecture?

Jennifer Park's Advanced Studios recently held their midterm presentations, each showcasing a distinct approach to IIT College of Architecture’s End of Year Show. Every proposal included its own research, feasibility plan, and full-scale mockups that shaped the discussion! Thank you to our jurors – Annabell Ren, NOMA, Vincent Calabro, Mouna Chahin, and the IIT CoA Dean – Reed Kroloff for offering your insight. And check out the photos for an early sneak peek on the installation to come! #ParkFowlerPlus #IllinoisInsitituteofTechnology #IIT #Exhibition #Institutional #Architecture #Collaboration #Midterms #Fabrication #Curation?

Archinect featured two of our residential projects on the main page of the website- Mariposa House and Wood House! Tucked away in a lush canyon at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains, Mariposa House reinvents living for a modern family of five through a dramatic, yet thoughtful renovations of a classic mid-century California home. Wood House, on the other hand, is an exercise in the balance between openness and privacy, and transparency and opacity, within Chicago’s dense urban fabric. Check out full project details on Archinect’s website - linked in the comments below. #ParkFowlerPlus #Archinect #Mariposa #House #Residential #Architecture #MidCenturyModern #Modern #Wood #Chicago #California #Rennovation #Restoration

Submissions for the 2025 AIA Chicago Firm Award are now open, and we are proud to announce that Bradley Fowler will be part of the jury, alongside other recipients of the award from the past 5 years. Submissions close next Friday and we encourage all to apply! “The AIA Chicago Firm Award was established in 1991 to recognize outstanding achievements and excellence in the body of work produced by a firm over a period of time, the distinctive characteristics of a firm and its operations, and the ongoing contributions of the firm to the advancement of the architectural profession.” #ParkFowlerPlus #Architecture #Firm #Awards #Recipent #Chicago #Perspectives #Jury #AIA

Last week, our clients, the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) hosted its Annual DARKROOM auction party. ?As always, Executive Director Natasha Egan gave an excellent talk alongside Chief Curator Karen Irvine!?This year the event was designed by David Salkin who brought new levels of engagement and entertainment to the evening.?Jennifer Park represented our team from ParkFowler Plus and had a great time with friends and colleagues, including Ernest Wong, fASLA from site design group, ltd.. ParkFowler Plus is thankful to be involved with an organization like MoCP whose medium of photography brings to life contemporary perspectives on culture and society. “DARKROOM?is MoCP’s renowned benefit auction party featuring premier artworks and one-of-a-kind arts experiences by emerging and established contemporary artists from around the world.” #ParkFowlerPlus #MoCP #Photography #ContemporaryArt #Artist #Exhibition #DARKROOM #Architecture #Musuem #Space #Firm #ColumbiaCollege?

ParkFowler Plus is growing!?And we’re looking for driven and thoughtful architects or architectural designers with 3.25 to 5.75 years of experience looking for an office that upholds high standards of design and values architecture that makes an impact on our urban and social environments. As part of ParkFowler Plus, you’ll have the chance to work on a diverse range of high-profile projects, collaborate with a team of talented professionals, and contribute to designs that make a lasting impact on our cities. ?We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offering opportunities to push boundaries, explore new ideas, and elevate your career. We can’t wait to hear from you! Please see our posting in the comments for qualification and application details.

Things have been busy in Jennifer Park’s IIT College of Architecture Advanced Studio! She hosted another series of special guest lecturers pulling together inspiring architects, designers, curators and educators who brought their insights and experiences with exhibitions, installations and curation to inform the work of her student making proposals for the IIT Open House end of year exhibit. ?A big thank you to everyone who joined us… Joseph Altshuler of Could Be Architecture and UIUC, Vincent Calabro of Office of Things and UIC, Akima Brackeen of UIUC and Architecture for Public Benefit, Jonathan Solomon, FAIA of SAIC, IIT and Preservation Futures, and Charlie Vinz of IIT and Adaptive Operations. ?We hope you join us for this year’s IIT Open House to see the impression you made on these students! #ParkFowlerPlus #IIT #CollegeofArchitecture #OpenHouse #Teaching #Lectures #Studio #Exhibition #Installation #Curation #Fabrication #SpringSemester #Research #Architecture?

ParkFowler Plus is growing!?And we’re looking for driven and thoughtful architects or architectural designers with 3.25 to 5.75 years of experience looking for an office that upholds high standards of design and values architecture that makes an impact on our urban and social environments. As part of ParkFowler Plus, you’ll have the chance to work on a diverse range of high-profile projects, collaborate with a team of talented professionals, and contribute to designs that make a lasting impact on our cities. ?We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offering opportunities to push boundaries, explore new ideas, and elevate your career. We can’t wait to hear from you! Please see our posting in the comments for qualification and application details.

ParkFowler Plus will be there, bringing their A-game! We look forward to seeing you there!

The Asian American Coalition of Chicago hosted their 42nd Annual Lunar New Year Celebration Extravaganza hosted by the Indonesian American Community this past weekend.?Jennifer Park had a wonderful time celebrating with friends, leaders and celebrities in the Asian American community, including Ernest Wong, fASLA, Gwen Chiu, Teresa Ging, and Megan Nakano. ?A special shoutout to the best “Gangnam Style” performance of the evening – those kids stole the show! #AACC #AsianAmerican #LunarNewYear #Celebration #AAPI #Chicago #Performance #GangnamStyle