Known for his high energy and demand for design excellence, Charles is recognized as a leader in the higher education market based on the creativity of work, inventiveness of approach and the quality of solutions he provides.
A key member of the firm's management since 1997, Charles has led as a Project Director for scores of student life, academic, wellness/recreation and laboratory projects in the course of his 22-year career. He partners with clients who range from small private colleges and private research institutions to land grant universities. He believes a holistic and integrated approach to architecture—from project management to technical—contributes to a project's success. Charles has been actively involved in the American Institute of Architects in Chicago since 1996, including serving as President, and is a member of the Society for College and University Planning.
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Featured Projects
Argonne National Laboratory Illinois Science Center
Argonne National Laboratory Rare Isotope Accelerator Complex Master Plan
Northern Arizona University Dining Hall and Student Union Expansion
Northern Arizona University Health and Learning Center