Our Firm
AltusWorks was founded in 2003 based on the concept that existing buildings are renewable assets that contribute to the economic development of communities through their revitalization.
AltusWorks was founded in 2003 based on the concept that existing buildings are renewable assets that contribute to the economic development of communities through their revitalization.
AltusWorks is a technically oriented architectural design firm which applies a high level of expertise to the creative problem solving required for the restoration, adaptive reuse, rehabilitation, and expansion of existing and historic structures.
AltusWorks is Woman-Owned, based in Chicago, and committed to excellence in preservation and adaptive reuse.
AltusWorks is woman-owned, based in Chicago, and committed to excellence in preservation and adaptive reuse.
ALTUS is the Latin root of the noun altitude, meaning HIGH, OLD, EXPERT
Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
NCARB Registered, working in multiple states throughout the country
Professional Design Firm, Illinois Architect Corporation
LEED Accredited Professionals
Secretary of Interior’s Qualified Professionals:
Architectural Historian
Historic Architect
Historic Preservation Planner
Historic Preservationist
Historian
Accredited Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider (BECxP)
Self-Certified Design Professionals, City of Chicago