Daniel Gillen, AIA

Daniel Gillen is a Chicago architect with over 20 years experience in design leadership roles at globally recognized firms including SOM, MAD, and Jahn, leading high-profile projects like the Thompson Center redevelopment and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. His award-winning work spans cultural, residential, and civic typologies, with honors from ArchDaily and Architectural Record. Daniel has taught at universities, nationally and abroad, and is an AIA Illinois Delegate, Oak Park Plan Commissioner, and AIA Chicago Editorial Advisory Committee member, advocating equity, design excellence, in an inclusive architectural profession.