site design group, ltd.
Mejay Gula has a diverse work experience spanning several years. They have worked as a Project Manager at site design group, ltd. since October 2019. Before that, Mejay founded Tender House Project in 2017, where they served as the Executive Director. At Tender House Project, Mejay focused on the cultural activation of Chicago's bridgehouses and worked towards their sustainable development.
In addition, Mejay has also worked as a Lecturer and Gallery Curator at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago since September 2017. They facilitated graduate students in the Master of Architecture and Emphasis on Interior Architecture program, specifically within the Tender House Project Studio.
Prior to this, Mejay was a Building Strategist and Construction Manager at Place Lab starting from November 2014 until August 2017. Their work at Place Lab included developing a mindful approach to city building, fostering community agency, and contributing to social impact design methods in South Side neighborhoods.
Mejay also served as a Design and Construction Manager at Rebuild Foundation from October 2011 to November 2016. Lastly, they worked as a Project Architect at LANDON BONE BAKER ARCHITECTS, LTD. from February 2006 to September 2011, focusing on affordable rehab housing and gaining expertise in construction management, affordable housing development, and historic preservation in Chicago communities.
Mejay Gula completed a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology between 1999 and 2004. Later on, from 2005 to 2006, Mejay pursued a Postgraduate Certificate in Architecture and Community Engagement at Archeworks.
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.