KENNETH SCHROEDER

Ken Schroeder is the founder and former senior principal of SMNG A. Prior to founding
the fi rm in 1976, he was a partner at Hinds, Schroeder, and Whitaker where he
participated as partner-in charge of design on several award-winning projects. He is the
founder of the loft movement in Chicago, a pioneer in the development of Printers Row
and has over 40 years experience in renovation and adaptive re-use of historic buildings.
His design skills encompass the range of the fi rm’s work. His design interest continues
to focus on the intersection of client program and design intent, with a specifi c
interest on the impact of sustainability, lean design and built form. Ken has lectured at
numerous universities and his design work was recognized by his Fellowship in the AIA
in 1991.

Under Mr. Schroeder’s leadership, SMNG A moved from early renovation projects, to the
forefront of sustainable educational design. Work of the fi rm includes award winning
adaptive-use, preservation and new construction projects and over 50 LEED accredited
buildings.