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.

Architecture

site design group, ltd.

Patrick Leonard Peterson, PLA

Yuying Shen

Yuki Takeshima

Suzanne Vincent

Sophia Essian

Robert E. Kiesgen III

Mitchell Murdock

Mejay Gula

Kangeun Lee

Jessie King, PLA

Gretchen Gravenstein, PLA

Elsa Stoffel

Despina Zouridis

Derek Neang

Cody Axness PLA, ASLA, LEED AP

Camille Applewhite, PLA, ASLA

Brenda Kiesgen

Ashley Mannix, PLA

The Project Management Team at site design group, ltd. is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of landscape architecture projects. This team coordinates between various stakeholders, including clients, design professionals, and community members, ensuring that projects align with design excellence and community impact. They manage timelines, budgets, and resources while maintaining effective communication throughout all stages—from concept development to construction—ultimately transforming complex design challenges into functional and aesthetically pleasing public spaces.

Project Management Team

Project Management Team

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