Eckenhoff Saunders
Matthew Wylie serves as Principal at Eckenhoff Saunders Architects (ESA) since 1997, specializing in project management and design across various markets, particularly in education, hospitality, and cultural sectors. Key responsibilities include strategizing business development, nurturing client relationships, and cultivating future firm leaders. Prior experience includes roles at OWP/P, where Wylie contributed to the architectural design of notable projects such as The Harbor Grand Hotel and various retail chains, as well as educational facilities. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois Chicago, along with earlier studies at Valparaiso University.
Eckenhoff Saunders
Eckenhoff Saunders is a 50-person, Chicago-based architecture, planning, and interior design firm. Our work involves innovative problem-solving, client-centered service, technical expertise, and pragmatic experience. We collaborate with diverse organizations in the healthcare, hospitality, commercial+workplace, k-12 education, and higher education markets to develop meaningful design solutions that enhance the lives of those who experience our buildings. IT'S ABOUT BALANCE We believe architecture is about more than designing a structure; it's about balance. Between form and function, requirements and vision, innovation and tradition. Between the building, the environment, and the community it serves. We enhance these relationships with compelling design solutions. DESIGNING FOR OUR CLIENTS, NOT OUR PORTFOLIO Every phase of the design process is a collaborative effort between our clients and the Eckenhoff Saunders team from a project's inception through its completion and beyond.