FGM Architects
Brian Meade has a range of experience in architectural design and instruction. Brian started their career in 1995 as a Designer and Intern Architect at Perkins + Will, where they contributed to the design of educational facilities in the Philippines. Brian then worked as a Designer and Staff Architect at DeBartolo Architects, where they contributed to the design of various projects including an early childhood education center in Phoenix and a library in Valley Forge. In 1999, Meade joined David Woodhouse Architects as a Project Designer and Project Architect, working on projects such as a visitor center in Lisle and a children's activity center addition to a historic library in Lake Forest. Brian also worked on the renovation of a barnhouse in Lake Forest. In 2005, Meade joined Lucien Lagrange Architects as a Designer and Senior Project Architect, where they worked on a hotel conversion and lobby renovation project in Chicago. Brian then worked at Dewberry as a Design Director from 2006 to 2019. Finally, in 2019, Meade joined FGM Architects as a Design Principal.
Brian Meade attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 1989 to 1995. Brian obtained a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BSAS) degree as well as a Master of Architecture (MArch) degree during their time at the university. Brian'sfield of study was Architecture.
FGM Architects
FGM Architects has specialized in the planning and design of environments where people live, learn, worship, work, play and gather since 1945. From early strategic facilities planning through building and interior design to furniture selection, our team of professionals support the needs of our clients with a total commitment to service. We offer a unique combination of experience, talent and proximity. We build relationships as well as projects. Architectural Record consistently ranks FGM Architects among the Top 300 Architecture firms. Building Design and Construction magazine consistently ranks FGM among the top 25 firms nationally for the design of PK-12 schools. FGM Architects serves communities in Illinois, Missouri, Virginia, Wisconsin and Texas from offices in Oak Brook, Chicago, O’Fallon, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Reston, Austin and Fort Worth with a staff of 190+ architecture, design, technical and administrative professionals.