site design group, ltd.
Despina Zouridis has a diverse work experience in the field of architecture and design. In 2010, they started their career as an Assistant Lighting Consultant at Lightology, where they worked until 2012. Despina then joined Luminaire as a Junior Interior Associate, gaining valuable experience in interior design for a year. In 2012, Despina became a co-chair of the Young Architects Forum at the American Institute of Architects (AIA), a role they held until 2013. Despina then joined site design group, ltd. as a Project Designer, and later transitioned to the role of Project Manager in 2017. Despina's work experience highlights their expertise in project management, design, and leadership within the architecture industry.
Despina Zouridis pursued their education at the Illinois Institute of Technology, where they obtained a Bachelor of Architecture degree between 2004 and 2009. Despina further extended their studies at the same institution and achieved a Master's of Science in Architecture degree from 2009 to 2012.
site design group, ltd.
site design group, ltd. was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1990. Comprised of professionals including licensed landscape architects, planners and architects, the firm is identified by its ability to visualize and communicate design concepts throughout the design process. The firm is committed to a culture of design excellence and community leadership. Each project brings a measure of social responsibility, sustainable accountability and land stewardship. site design group, ltd. is often engaged to collaborate and coordinate efforts with other landscape architects, engineers and design professionals. Effective communication with the design team ensures successful coordination of projects from concept through construction. We transform complex design challenges into places that clearly reflect identity and are strong statements of beautiful and functional spaces. Award winning exterior public spaces designed by site design group, ltd. have successfully redefined the shape and character of individual communities. Mary Bartelme Park in the West Loop and Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chinatown have raised the bar for urban park design and are now major destinations. These places continue to have a positive physical, social and economic impact on the surrounding neighborhoods. Through strong community alliances the firm has solidified the role of landscape architecture in the future planning for schools, transportation, housing, healthcare and higher education campus design.