Design Sales

Philosophy

New Construction

Renovations

Public Spaces

Residential Design Advising

Architectural Journalism

Interior Architecture

Experience

References

Twenty five years of experience planning, designing and building residential properties concentrated in the Chicago area. Over 150 architectural and interior design projects

completed including single family, condominiums, renovations, restorations, multi-family and high-rise. Development experience includes site selection, acquisition, budget development,

cost analysis, financing, bidding, marketing, sales and closing.2005 to present -

Garret Michael Eakin, Architect

Concentrating on restoration of historic and design of new luxury residential properties2002 to 2005 -

Shoreline Residential Architecture

Design & development of luxury residential properties on the North Shore 1997 to 2002 -

Garret Michael Eakin, Architect

Independent practice concentrating on developing luxury residential properties on the North Shore of Chicago. 1980 to 1997 -

Banks/Eakin, Architects

Design partner with architectural/interiors firm concentrating in residential, hotel, restaurant, museum, restoration and renovation work. 1975 to 1980 -

Perkins & Will Architects

Design architect with experience in city planning, educational, commercial, library and health care facilities.1973 to 1974 -

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Designer for large scale commercial developments.University of Illinois Master of ArchitectureOklahoma State University Bachelor of ArchitectureAccomplishments:22 National and local architectural design and preservation awards

Commissioner on the Oak Park Preservation Commission

Adjunct Professor of Interior Architecture - The School of the Art Institute

Co-author Interior Architecture w/ Kurtich, Van Noistrand Reinhold, NY, 1993.

Frequently featured in local and national design magazines and books

Guest lecturer at the School of Architecture University of Pretoria, South Africa

Designs/drawings part of permanent collection The Art Institute of Chicago

Included in dozens of shows/publications of new architecture in Chicago

Frequent lecturer/critic at various architecture and design schools

Completed over 150 architectural and interiors projects

Registered Architect Illinois

GARRET MICHAEL EAKIN ARCHITECT - 708-***-**** - ******@***********.***

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