About
Present Future Architects
Founded in 2009, Present Future Architects is a team of talented architects and designers who care deeply about their contribution to the built environment. We solve problems of the present with an eye towards the future, considering how our responses today impact generations to come. The dichotomy inherent to our name is a representation of the tension we live in and opportunity we have as designers.
Meet Our Team
Today, Present Future Architects is a small studio, but certainly one with a large capacity and a proven track record of meeting our client’s ambitious goals with great attentiveness and determination. We are always looking for new talented individuals to join our growing studio. If you’re interested, please email your CV / portfolio to info@pfa.work.
In 2021 we were excited to officially launch our summer internship program for high schoolers. See bottom of the page for more information.
Joe Buehler AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Self-Cert. Architect
Joe’s interest in the ‘pursuit of design excellence’ occurs at the intersection of reality and opportunity (or possibly even the present and future). Real challenges, i.e. inequalities, require thoughtful non-linear responses. Joe’s hope is that Present Future Architects will always embody a sense of curiosity, boldness, optimism, unpredictability, and be a place where the best ideas win.
Hailey Brown AIA
Hailey’s favorite aspect of being a Project Designer with Present Future Architects is making positive, lasting impacts in our communities through the built environment. Every day is about solving problems through architectural solutions that transform our surroundings and working closely with clients to achieve the best possible outcome.
Andy Bossemeyer AIA
Andy’s detail oriented nature ensures that all aspects of a design are fully realized within the built form. His understanding of architecture at a multitude of scales, from urban context to localized component, aides in the design and development of cohesive buildings that work for both the individual and the community at large. He measures the success of architecture through the lens of the end user.
Isabella Hillman AIA
Isabella sees storytelling as a crucial element in shaping and representing architectural projects. She believes that every project’s narrative forms a robust conceptual foundation, enabling a dynamic iterative process. This approach leads to the creation of projects that not only are well designed but also make a positive impact on the built environment.
Summer Internship for High Schoolers
Are you in high school? Are you interested in pursuing architecture? We have a summer internship program and we’d love for you to apply to the opportunity. Email us at info@pfa.work with a little bit about yourself and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
Giselle Henry 2022 Intern
Giselle just graduated high school and is heading to Notre Dame this fall to study architecture. Asked if her understanding of the profession changed through her experience with PFA, she replied: “Over the course of the internship, I learned that architects have a very direct role in all phases of a project, from initial design to final touches. I realized just how involved architects are and I was encouraged to see that I could do a little bit of everything I love as an architect.”
Solomon Rogers 2021 Intern
Solomon is entering his Senior year at Chicago Hope Academy and joined Present Future Architects for a couple weeks in the Summer of 2021. He is an exceptional artist / designer and quick learner. Asked what he enjoyed most from his internship, his response: “I enjoyed the atmosphere and different programs that I used, like Sketchup and Photoshop, to help design different things. It was so cool to learn how things worked and what I can do to help.”