Associate | Design Director | Assoc. AIA

Expertise
Architecture
Interiors
Real Estate Services

Experience
Design Director – Risinger + Associates, Inc.
Chicago, IL 2014
Senior Architect – Mark Cook Associates
Chicago, IL 2013-2014
Owner – Grupo C
Chicago, IL – 2009 – 2011
Director of Architecture – Richard Knorr International, Ltd.
Chicago, IL – 2000 – 2009
Project Architect – Avatar Architects, Ltd.
Chicago, IL 1999 – 2000
Project Architect – Harry Weese Associates
Chicago, IL 1998 – 1999
Project Architect – Wright Heerema Architects
Chicago, IL 1997 – 1998
Project Architect – Bernhardt Associates
Chicago, IL 1994 – 1997
Project Architect – Stiftgasse Architecktur
Vienna, Austria 1992 – 1994

Education
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Bachelor of Architecture, 1992
Bachelor of Science (Environmental Design), 1992

Michael Clodgo brings his diverse architectural design background in hospitality, commercial and residential projects to all R+A projects.  Mike is a strong collaborator, adept at leading project teams in complex and creative environments.  Mike’s design proficiency and project management skills support his excellence in implementing and developing design concepts through all project phases.

His 20+ years of experience include land development entitlement, strategic programming, critical problem solving and design, detailing, production and construction management.  Mike’s work has taken him around the world, designing and managing projects in Europe, the United States and the Caribbean.

Mike has experience in design, management and implementation for new construction and renovation of Hyatt’s North American full-service hotels.  In addition to Mike’s background in design, he has served as master planner for an agro-tourist development in Puerto Rico