Bob Magruder, Affil. AIA Chicago

Mr. Magruder has practiced structural engineering with architects in Chicago since 1984, from initial conception through construction phase. Prior to starting his own practice, Mr. Magruder served in senior positions at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Perkins & Will, and Thornton Tomasetti. In 2008, Bob formed Goodfriend Magruder Structure LLC, a boutique structural design firm offering creative and innovative solutions to engineering challenges. The work has been recognized numerous times with national and local awards. Bob also teaches structures to students of architecture at UIC, participates in student design reviews, and collaborates in design competitions.