David Lille, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
David Lillie is a principal and design leader at Goettsch Partners with over fifteen years of professional experience. In his current role, he leads the design of large-scale projects from conception to completion. At GP, his projects span a full range of office, hospitality, retail, mixed-use, master planning, and multibuilding complexes. Leading teams in the firm’s Chicago and Shanghai studios has given him a global perspective, which is integral to his work.
David promotes a rigorous design process in the studio in search of inspired designs and innovative solutions. An advocate for new technologies in the design process, David continually seeks new methods to elevate design quality and expand what is possible. Due to his belief that great designs are not the result of a single perspective, David promotes a collaborative studio environment, advocating for a diversity of ideas in the design process.
David holds a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies, a Master of Architecture, and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering—all from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is a licensed architect in the State of Illinois, is a member of the American Institute of Architects, and a LEED Accredited Professional. Currently, he serves on the AIA Chicago Design Knowledge Community.