DESIGN ORGANIZATION, INC.

Established in 1971, DO has a reputation throughout the Chicago and Northwest Indiana region as a creative, client-focused architecture and design firm. This practice philosophy has earned DO a distinguished list of repeat clients in the design of workplace, healthcare, academic and institutional environments. Design Organization has offices in Chicago and Valparaiso, Indiana and can be reached at (312) 324-5500 or (219) 476-1400.

MISSION STATEMENT

DO is a creative, sustainability-focused planning, architecture, and interiors firm designing healthcare, higher education, workplace and civic environments to meet our clients’ goals and improve the quality of their lives.

DO VALUES

Unparalleled Service—Do whatever it takes proactively to exceed client expectations by being available, accountable, collaborative and thorough.
Relationships—Develop and maintain long-term relationships based on trust and respect.
Staff—Develop and retain high-quality staff through continuous recruitment, mentoring and life-long learning.
Process Driven Design—Based in communication and documentation; we listen first, then define, design, document, and implement our client’s goals.
Collaboration—Develop and optimize creative solutions through an inclusive team based process.
Sustainability—Provide stewardship and environmental leadership.
Technology—Invest in the technology to provide the highest quality of design, communication and technical services.
Community—Invest in our communities with resources and through volunteerism.

PRINCIPALS

Spero W. Valavanis, AIA, LEED AP
Victor P. Ritter, AIA, LEED AP
Jeffrey M. Wolf, AIA, LEED AP
Andrew E. Moats, AIA, LEED Green Associate
Peter K. Andreou, AIA, LEED AP
John Hamann
Jeffrey Lewis, AIA, LEED AP

PERSONNEL

Registered Architects  11
Architectural Designers  4
CADD Technicians  2
Interior Designers  7
Graphic Designers  1
Administrative  5

Total  30

LEED Accredited Professionals  14

MEMBER OF THE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL