In many diverse projects, HPA provides a full range of architectural and design services including: concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bid negotiation, construction administration and 3D modeling and imaging. Building types and experience include: Adaptive Re-Use / Renovation, Banking Facilities, Education and Athletic facilities, Commercial Design: Office, Retail, Film Production Facilities, Theatre / Set Design, Historic Preservation / historic Tax Credit, Hospitality, Clubhouse, Restaurant, Interior Design, Industrial / Warehouse, Call LEED Consulting, Medical / Dental Offices, Memorial / Monument Design, Municipal Office Design, Renovation / Rehabilitation, Residential Design: Single Family, Town House, Multi-family, Mid-rise, High-rise, Loft, Senior Housing, Additional Services, Code, Consulting, Computer Aided Design, Feasibility Studies, Graphics/Rendering/Models, Programming, Site Planning, Space Planning, Urban Design. Architects, Architecture, Chicago and International Architecture, Chicago and large-scale architects, Chicago.
Founded in 1987, Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture was created by Ray Hartshorne and Jim Plunkard. The firm's growth has been steady ever since. Now housed in their own building in the Fulton Market District, the staff has grown to over 30 architects and designers. HPA designs have spread throughout Chicago, its suburbs, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Missouri.
Today their client list includes some of the city's largest developers and builders as well as notable individual clients. Their commercial division is building on their early achievements and is expanding into the banking, restaurant and retail markets. Along with the founding partners, the firm is headed by senior principal Paul Alessandro and principals, Tom Pope and Aracely Nevarez.
Raymond Hartshorne Partner Ray co-founded HPA in 1987 with partner Jim Plunkard as a design firm specializing in unique architectural and planning projects. With over 20 years of experience designing and managing numerous award winning residential and mixed use projects, Ray has served the real estate development community as well as numerous private clients and institutions throughout Chicago and the Midwest. Through this experience he has developed his expertise in a wide range of building types including housing, commercial, institutional, office, retail, schools, hospitality and film production. His portfolio includes Elmhurst City Hall, St. James School, Bridgeview Bank Lincoln Park, Peter Elliot Studios, Riverworks (corporate headquarters of the Sara Lee Corporation) and the Uptown Square restoration and redevelopment. Ray’s housing portfolio includes over 10,000 units encompassing senior living, town homes, loft rehab, historic preservation and high rise residential condominiums and apartments and he has been an expert speaker and panelist throughout Chicago for housing, rehabilitation and accessibility issues. Education Master of Architecture, University of Illinois at Chicago Bachelor of Architecture, Iowa State University Registration Licensed Architect; Illinois, Wisconsin National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Licensed Interior Designer Affiliations Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Member, American Planning Association (APA) Member, Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Chairperson, Chicago Housing Accessibility Task Force Panelist, Chicago Department of Housing, Design Matters Panel James M. Plunkard Partner Jim co-founded HPA 1n 1987 with partner Ray Hartshorne as a design firm specializing in unique architectural and planning projects. Over the past 25 years, Jim has developed his expertise in a wide range of residential projects from private single-family homes to large-scale, multi-family new construction and has served the real estate development community designing and managing successful infill residential and mixed-use projects. His portfolio includes The Clybourn Galleria Commercial Center, 212 & 208 W. Washington, Elmhurst City Hall, Bridgeview Bank Lincoln Park, Peter Elliot Studios and the Riverworks Development, corporate headquarters of the Sara Lee Corporation. Jim pursues a diverse approach to both classical and modern design work that has produced numerous award-winning projects and has lent his design skills to various pro bono projects including The Inspiration Café charity for the homeless and the Starlight Foundation. Education Master of Architecture, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1983 Bachelor of Architecture, University of Detroit, 1981 Foreign Study, Polytechnic Institute Warsaw, 1980 Registration Licensed Architect, Illinois, Michigan National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Licensed Interior Designer Affiliations Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chairperson, Lincoln Central Area Zoning Committee Board of Directors, Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago Paul Alessandro Senior Principal Paul joined HPA in 1998 after 15 years of practice in Ohio. His experience with large-scale industrial, media and civic projects has allowed H+P to expand its practice to larger and more varied work. Since joining the firm, he has worked to refine the firm’s technical capabilities and increase the client base specifically in commercial and rehabilitation fields as well as managing the firms IT department. His past achievements including managing the restoration and reconstruction of “Chicago’s front yard”, Congress Plaza and the adjacent bridges and architectural elements which received a national AIA award for Restoration. This experience has enhanced HPA’s abilities in the field of historic restoration and redevelopment. His portfolio includes The Riverworks Campus, The Clybourn Galleria, The Groves of Palatine, and the restoration and rehabilitation of the Medical Dental Arts Building, Uptown Square and 188 West Randolph. In addition to architecture, Paul serves on several arts boards and performs and directs regularly at several of Chicago’s professional theatres. Education Carnegie Mellon Univeristy, Bachelor of Architecture 1987 Tufts University, Civil Engineering Program Registration Licensed Architect; Illinois, Ohio National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Affiliations Wrigleyville Residents Action Committee East Lakeview Neighbor's Association. Board Member, Theatre Building Chicago Director, CMTP Thomas Pope Principal Tom joined HPA in 1997. As a senior associate, he developed experience in design, construction documentation, consultant coordination, client interface, permitting, and construction administration within a range of projects, including loft conversion, retail and commercial, financial institutions, and high rise multi-unit residential. He is proficient in a wide variety of construction types and technologies and has worked on a wide range of projects including Clybourn Galleria, 1260 W. Washington, 1429 N. Wells and several branch offices for Fifth Third Bank. He is also overseeing the design and development of several of the firm’s first high-rise projects. Tom was promoted to principal in 2003. Education University of Illinois at Chicago-Bachelor of Architecture Registration Licensed Architect, State of Illinois Affiliations National Association of Licensed Architects Construction Specifications Institute, CD Aracely Nevarez Principal Aracely joined HPA in 1997 after three years of consulting on Judicial Architecture. Since joining the firm, she has worked to refine our design capabilities and increase the client base specifically in residential and rehabilitation fields and she heads HPA’s interiors department. She has worked on a variety of project types including single family residential, multifamily residential and commercial. Aracely is currently overseeing the Renovation and Restoration of the historic Medical Dental Arts Building to apartment use. Education University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Architecture Registration Licensed Architect; State of Illinois Affiliations Construction Specifications Institute, CDT
Committed to the belief that quality design can only be achieved through clear and consistent communication, Ray Hartshorne and Jim Plunkard are involved with each project team and the production and facilitation of each project. The team's intimate involvement in the project puts them in close and frequent communication with the client.
Through their extensive experience with custom design work, Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture has come to value collaboration and communication as essential elements in the creation of exceptional architecture.
In many diverse projects, the firm provides a full range of architectural and design services, including concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bid negotiation, construction administration and 3D modeling and imaging.
The firm has been the recipient of numerous industry awards including awards from the following:
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Employment: Tom Pope
Clients: Jim Plunkard or Ray Hartshorne
Consultants: Aracely Nevarez
Technical Resources: Paul Alessandro
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