Chicago Design Network leadership continues to grow, as the firm announced the promotion of Simon Paca and Brandon Simak, LEED AP as new partners. The two will join principals David McCarty, Deborah Winchester and Edwin Linn.
Paca started his career with the firm as an intern. He provides creative critique and direction to ensure the design concepts generated firm-wide are developed and refined to their best potential. Paca optimizes the combination of old and new practices by incorporating hand-drawn sketches into his digital presentations, creating ideal spaces for clients and end users.
Simak has served as project manager for some of the firm’s top clients including Agilent Technologies and Rush University Medical Center. He takes great pride in his involvement in all aspects of each project from schematic design and feasibility through construction documents, detailing and construction administration. He implements best practices of USGBC LEED building design standards to create high performance, energy efficient and sustainable results.
Chicago Design Network is an architecture and interior design firm located in the West Loop of Chicago, IL. Founded in 1985, the firm is committed to the seamless integration of sustainable project design and the business environment. By engaging clients as creative partners throughout the entire design process, Chicago Design Network delivers tailored solutions that maximize client satisfaction worldwide.
