michael barry

I’ve been in the Chicago architecture market for 25+ years. Professionally I’ve worked on a variety of amazing projects for larger firms like Pappageorge Haymes (PH) and Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB) as well as smaller firms like Whitney Architects and Box Studios. Personally I like to get more involved with the physical side of construction. I’ve done full gut renovations on two different homes, built furniture, helped frame houses, volunteer at Habitat for Humanity, built out friend’s basements and am generally very handy. If you’re building something, I’m interested.

As a sole proprietor I have the flexibility to adapt to whatever comes my way. It also allows me to collaborate with other professionals to quickly size up to meet any challenge. The old way of doing architecture is ineffective. Small nimble teams are the future. Check out what my good friends at Wyzendale are doing.

Some projects I worked on at other firms: