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History BEHLES+BEHLES, a professional design partnership, provides design services in the fields of architecture, planning and interior design. The firm was organized in 1984 by the two founding principals, Kenneth L. Behles, AIA and Joseph J. Behles, AIA. B+B is a design-oriented firm, dedicated to serving a diverse group of commercial, institutional and residential clients. Our professional staff of twelve has a wide range of project experience and creative talent. Our collaborative approach to design takes advantage of individual skills while working toward collective goals. Our design team includes B+B in-house staff and outside engineering/technology consultants. Each member is selected for his ability to contribute individual expertise within a common set of objectives. We believe the special combination of client, site and program must inform the design of each project; therefore, we approach every assignment as a unique problem, deserving of a unique design solution. Our body of work reflects both a diversity of conceptual thinking and a unity of quality and execution. |
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Key Staff Kenneth L. Behles, AIA, Principal kenb@behlesbehles.com Professional Experience BEHLES+BEHLES, 1984 - Present Otis Associates, Inc., Northbrook, IL, 1975 - 1984 Michael Graves & Associates, Princeton, NJ, 1974 - 1975 CUHA, Princeton, NJ, 1973 - 1974 Education Princeton University, 1975, Master of Architecture University of Illinois, Champaign, 1973, B.S./ Architectural Studies Loyola Academy, 1969, Diploma License Registered Architect, State of Illinois - License No. 01-8941 Registered Architect, State of Florida - License No. 0011021 Registered Architect, State of Wisconsin - License No. 7059 Registered Architect, State of Michigan - License No. 42252 NCARB Certificate Holder - Certificate No. 32328 Professional/Civic Affiliations American Institute of Architects, Chicago Chapter Guest Design Juror, University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Guest Design Juror, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Guest Design Juror, Glencoe Historic Preservation Awards Member, Alpha Rho Chi, National Architectural Fraternity Member, Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals, 1988-1993 Member, Winnetka Ad Hoc Committee, Elm St. Planning District Member, Winnetka Ad Hoc Committee for Historic Preservation Board Member, Winnetka Historical Society, 1990-1995 Member, Winnetka Design Review Board, 1999 - 2005 Member, Winnetka Plan Commission, 1999 - 2005 Village of Winnetka Trustee, 2005 - present Key Staff Joseph J. Behles, AIA, Principal joeb@behlesbehles.com Professional Experience BEHLES+BEHLES, 1984 - Present Tai Soo Kim Associates, Hartford, CT, 1983 - 1984 Perry, Dean, Rogers & Partners, Boston MA, 1982 - 1983 A. Anthony Tappe and Associates, Inc., Boston, MA, 1981 - 1982 Education University of Notre Dame, 1981, Bachelor of Architecture Rome Studies Program, University of Notre Dame, 1978-1979 Loyola Academy, 1976, Diploma License Registered Architect, State of Illinois - License No. 013739 Registered Architect, State of Connecticut - License No. 3592 Professional/Civic Affiliations American Institute of Architects, Chicago Chapter Studio Instructor, Boston Architectural Center President AIA/ASC, University of Notre Dame Member, Tau Sigma Delta, National Architectural Fraternity Recipient, Alpha Rho Chi Medal Executive Board Member, Evanston Art Center Member, Lighthouse Landing Master Planning Committee, Evanston, IL Member, Evanston Chamber of Commerce |
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Clients BEHLES+BEHLES is dedicated to serving a diverse group of commercial, institutional and residential clients. We have collected specialized experience in several project types, including work with the following companies and organizations. Financial Institutions Bank One Delaware Place Bank Edgebrook Bank First Bank & Trust LaSalle Bank LaSalle ATM Network LaSalle Bank Consumer Lending LaSalle Bank Corporation LaSalle Bank Metropolitan Lending LaSalle Bank Wealth Management North Shore Trust & Savings The Northern Trust Company Pioneer Bank The PrivateBank South Shore Bank State Bank of Lake Zurich Senior Living/ Senior Care Alexian Brothers SLF Associates DKI/ Carriage Creek Associates Dominican Order of Preachers Galewood SLF Associates Levy Senior Center Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago North Shore Senior Center Pathway Senior Living The Ponds of Wealshire River Oaks ILF Associates Roseland SLF Associates Sierra Ridge SLF Associates Sierra Ridge Senior Apartments Associates The Wealshire Institutional Archdiocese of Chicago Church of the Holy Comforter City of Evanston Dominican University School of Social Work Evanston Art Center The Independence Center Loyola Academy Preparatory School Loyola Academy West Athletic Campus Nazareth Academy Northwestern University Pope John XXIII Preschool Ronald Knox Montessori School Saint Joseph Parish and School Saints Faith Hope & Charity Parish and School Uhlich Children's Home Village of Winnetka Winnetka Community Nursery School Winnetka Historical Society Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart YWCA Evanston North Shore Corporate/Commercial Autosonics Cass Hotel Clearwater Beach Hilton Hotel Crate & Barrel Catalogue Division Crate & Barrel Crown Consolidated Industries Cyrus Realty Dowd & Dowd General Binding Corporation HHS Ventures, LLC Heritage Cadillac Jennings Realty Keeshin Charter Services, Inc. Kenny Construction Lane Industries Midlothian Office Center Minerallac Electric Company Patrick BMW Patrick Cadillac/Saab Patrick Mini Robbins Trading Company Robinson Enterprises Scribcor Service Graphics Techny Corporate Center Valenti Management Company Vincenzo International |
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Awards & Publications Village of Winnetka Historic Preservation Award, new construction AIA, Chicago Chapter Annual Meeting, Exhibition Architecture Chicago - Roads Not Taken, Exhibition Excellence in Masonry Award: Lake Forest Residence New Voices, New Visions, Exhibition, Chicago Bar Association Village of Winnetka Historic Preservation Award: Maple St. Residence Highland Park Historic Preservation Award: David Adler Coach House Bank Administration Magazine Better Homes and Gardens Chicago Magazine Chicago Home & Garden Design Details, Long Term Care Magazine Home & Design Home Magazine Nursing Homes Magazine Pioneer Press Progressive Architecture |
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