CORDOGAN, CLARK & ASSOCIATES - Key Persons

In 1951 Louis C. Cordogan founded Louis C. Cordogan Architect, adding a second office in Aurora Illinois in l968. Lou Cordogan had apprenticed with pioneer Chicago modernists. At the leading edge of architectural and technological innovation, these firms were concerned with aesthetically refined high-performance design and construction. Lou's practice built on this solid foundation synthesized durable design and construction and matured to include diverse financial, religious, residential and hotel projects. John Cordogan, Managing Partner, joined the firm in 1973. In 1984 John Clark joined the firm as a founding partner of Cordogan Clark & Associates. The firm has since grown significantly and is now a privately owned corporation of 80 professionals including more than architects / engineers / planners. Crain's Chicago Business has ranked Cordogan Clark among the 20 largest architectural firms in Chicago. Architects and engineers within the firm are affiliated with numerous professional associations including the American Institute of Architects and are licensed by NCARB to practice through the United States. Keystone Architects, founded by Rob Galbraith in 1984 in Lafayette, Indiana, joined our firm in 2016 after collaborating with Cordogan Clark on major work. Keystone brings a diverse practice in public, municipal, and institutional projects based in Indiana. Partner firm Wm. B. Ittner Architects revolutionized school planning across the nation starting in 1899. Through the decades, Ittner has pioneered innovations in planning and building design that led to the creation of today's schools with design features that continue to be widely imitated. Early Ittner innovations included the inclusion of natural light, integrated ventilation, standardized plans and the Community School concept. That pioneering spirit continues as we seek continuous improvement and innovations to optimize performance and experience in our designs.