site design group, ltd. was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1990. Comprised of professionals including licensed landscape architects, planners and architects, the firm is identified by its ability to visualize and communicate design concepts throughout the design process. The firm is committed to a culture of design excellence and community leadership. Each project brings a measure of social responsibility, sustainable accountability and land stewardship. site design group, ltd. is often engaged to collaborate and coordinate efforts with other landscape architects, engineers and design professionals. Effective communication with the design team ensures successful coordination of projects from concept through construction. We transform complex design challenges into places that clearly reflect identity and are strong statements of beautiful and functional spaces. Award winning exterior public spaces designed by site design group, ltd. have successfully redefined the shape and character of individual communities. Mary Bartelme Park in the West Loop and Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chinatown have raised the bar for urban park design and are now major destinations. These places continue to have a positive physical, social and economic impact on the surrounding neighborhoods. Through strong community alliances the firm has solidified the role of landscape architecture in the future planning for schools, transportation, housing, healthcare and higher education campus design.
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888 South Michigan Avenue
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Chicago, IL 60614, US
St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago is iconic. From lively celebrations to the unforgettable sight of the vibrant green river. Designed as a dynamic, accessible space along the river’s edge, Riverwalk East offers one of the best vantage points to experience the city’s iconic waterway and its festive transformation. 🍀
LABash 2025 here we come! Stop by Booth 22 at the expo to meet our #sitesquad team members and learn about our work in landscape architecture. Whether you’re exploring career paths or just want to chat about design, we’d love to connect! 📍 : University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada 📆 : March 14 | 8:30am – 5pm 📆 : March 15 | 8am – 2pm
Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay tomorrow, we recognize and celebrate the incredible women on our team every day. Their talent, creativity, and leadership shape the spaces we design and the future of landscape architecture. To the incredible women of site and our colleagues across the industry, thank you for shaping the future of landscape architecture and design. Your impact is felt in every space you create! Happy International Women’s Day, everyone!
We’re heading to the K-State Design Expo! Stop by our booth to learn about our team and our work in landscape architecture and urban design. We look forward to seeing you there! 📍: Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS 🗓: Friday, February 28, 2025 ⏰: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Exciting updates ahead! The CTA is unveiling the final designs for the space beneath the new Red Line tracks in Edgewater and Uptown as part of the RPM Project. Our team has been involved in shaping this space, and we’ll be at the public meetings on Feb. 25-26. Hope to see you there! Check out the latest press release here: https://lnkd.in/gdSikdKJ
While every project is unique, each design shares a similar structured approach. The process begins with an Analysis phase, where we review the existing conditions, dive into the history of the site, and research opportunities and ideas. The next phase encompasses Design, which may begin with a Feasibility or Master Planning effort to outline a phased or planned strategic approach to move forward. Design at a more detailed level may include Conceptual Design, Schematic Design, and Design Development, where the design evolves from goals, context, and strategic directions into refined and detailed design that evolves into the specifics – plants, materials, furnishings, lighting, and more. Often, beginning in the Analysis phase and throughout the Design phase, Community and Stakeholder Engagement takes place to solicit ideas, input, and feedback on the design direction from key project players and the public. Construction Administration is the part of the process where the drawings come to life and includes regular visits to the construction site to report on progress and help resolve issues. These steps guide every project from vision to reality, ensuring that each space serves its purpose and enhances the lives of those who experience it.
Winter brings a fresh perspective to the Field Museum's outdoor spaces, blending timeless architecture, art, and Chicago’s wintry charm. Even in cold weather, the museum’s chilly grounds offer seasonal discoveries through native plantings that embrace the season’s changes.
Join us tomorrow, Saturday, February 1, for the Chicago Architecture Center's screening of "Sitting Still," a film by Gina Angelone profiling the iconic landscape architect Laurie Olin (OLIN). Our Founding Principal, Ernest Wong, fASLA, will lead a Q&A with Gina about the inspiration for the film, the process of filming, and more about Laurie's prolific career. Architecture & Design Film Festival Screening: "Sitting Still" When: February 1, 2025, 5:30 pm Where: Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street Learn more about the event and watch the film trailer at: https://lnkd.in/exWdV-Dn. We hope to see you there!
Announcing site's Summer Internship Program! We are seeking collaborative, motivated, and innovative design interns to join our Chicago studio from May through August 2025. Applications close on February 19, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST. Check out the full internship listing and learn how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/g2UDMTAw