LILIJA GELAZIS

Lilija B. Gelazis, AIA, ASID Allied Member

Professional Registration:

State of Illinois, Licensed Architect, Registered Interior Designer
City of Chicago, Self-Certified Architect
State of Indiana, Licensed Architect
State of Michigan, Licensed Architect
State of Florida, Licensed Architect
State of Wisconsin, Licensed Architect

Education:

Master of Architecture 1995
University of Illinois
Chicago, Illinois

Graduate Studies in Architecture 1992-1993,
Southern California Institute of Architecture
Los Angeles, California

Bachelor of Art in Architecture and in Art 1992
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut

Professional Affiliations:

AIA: American Institute of Architects
NCARB: National Council of Architecture Boards
Capital Development Board Project Manager
Chicago Registered Energy Conservation Professional
American-Lithuanian Architects and Engineers Society
SJP Facilities Committee, Chair
Yale Alumni Schools Committee, Member
AIA Illinois John Wellborn Root Award recipient, 2006

Work History:

2004-present
Facilities Design Group, PC
3006 W. Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647

Principal Architect

773.252.8210

2000-2004
Facilities Design, LTD
9525 S. 79th Avenue, Hickory Hills, IL 60457

Project Architect

708.599.2000

1999-2000
CUH2A, Inc.
200 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

Staff Architect

312.258.1212

1997-1999
Morgante Wilson Architects
3813 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL 60613

Staff Architect

773.528.1001

1995-1997
Rudolph Architects
1807 W. Sunnyside, Chicago, IL 60640

Intern Architect

773.784.0804

1989-1992
Messick Construction Co.
2530 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614

Office Assistant

773.327.0770

ARCHITECTURAL EXPERIENCE:

COMMERCIAL PROJECTS:

Earth's Healing Cafe - 1942 W. Montrose Ave.
Design and Construction documents for new juice bar cafe buildout including dining area, food service area, self-certified permit services: 500 sq. ft.
Facilities Design Group, PC architect, 2011

Chicago
Illinois
Ravenswood

Lakeview Home Dialysis - 3023 N. Ashland Ave.
Code consulting for IDPH survey of ambulatory care facility- NFPA 101 and Chicago Building Code compliance: 2,400 sq. ft
Facilities Design Group, PC architect, 2011

Chicago
Illinois
Lake View

Cafe Mustache - 2313 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Design and Construction documents for new cafe buildout including dining area, food service area, accessible toilets, self-certified permit services: 1,400 sq. ft
Facilities Design Group, PC architect, 2010

Chicago
Illinois
Logan Square

Linen Me Showroom - Merchandise Mart
Code Consulting for textile showroom: 800 sq. ft
Facilities Design Group, PC architect, 2010

Chicago
Illinois
River North

Immediate Healthcare - 2130 W. North Ave.
Space planning, Interior design, for Interior build-out of new chiropractic and physical therapy offices including reception / waiting room, physical therapy room, treatment rooms, X-ray, doctor's office.: 1,800 sq. ft
Facilities Design Group, PC project architect, 2008

Chicago
Illinois
Wicker Park

New Smile Center - 9201 Broadway
Space planning, Interior design, construction documents for Interior build-out of new dental officesincluding reception / waiting room, dental operatories, hygienist room, sterilization, laboratory, and dentist office.: 1,500 sq. ft
Facilities Design Group, PC project architect, 2008

Brookfield
Illinois

State Farm Planned Development - 18200 S. La Grange Rd.
Land Planning and preliminary planning for Mixed use commercial development including: commercial office building, multi-family residential building, parking structures, on grade parking and road layout: 5 acre site, 180,000 sq. ft. structures.
Facilities Design Group, PC project architect, 2006-2009

Orland Park
Illinois

Rovesta Salon & Spa - 3556 Western Ave
Space planning, Interior design, construction documents for Interior build-out of new salon and spa including reception / retail area, waiting room, manicure, pedicure, haircut, color, hairwash, spa treatment rooms, office.: 2,400 sq. ft
Facilities Design Group, PC project architect, 2007

Highland Park
Illinois

Yellow Cab Corporate Suite - 2230 S. Michigan Ave
Space planning, Interior design, construction documents for Interior build-out of new executive suite including office, private bath, conference, wet bar, and furnishings.: 720 sq. ft
Facilities Design Group, PC project architect, 2007

Chicago
Illinois
South Loop

Richardson, Stasko, Boyd & Mack Law Office – 20 S. Clark Street
Space planning, Interior design, construction documents for Interior build-out of new high-rise office including waiting room, reception area, conference rooms, open office work stations, file room, kitchen, and partner offices.: 8,000 sq. ft
Facilities Design Group, PC project architect, 2005

Chicago
Illinois
Loop

Wise-Hamlin Plastices - 3810 Stern Ave.
New vestibule addition and interior build-out of lobby for office/industrial facility: 1,000 sq. ft
Facilities Design Group, PC project architect, 2005

St. Charles
Illinois

Olsen Chiropractic
Space plan for interior build-out of new chiropractor's office including waiting room, reception area, consultation offices, exam rooms, laboratory, and administrative offices: 700 sq. ft.
Facilities Design Group, PC project architect, 2006

Chicago
Illinois
Bucktown

Castle Dental
Interior design, construction documents for interior build-out of new dental office including waiting room, reception area, file room, consultation offices, semi-private dental exam rooms, laboratory, and administrative offices: 2,500 sq. ft.
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 2004

Tinley Park
Illinois

Pfizer Drug Safety Evaluation Building:
Schematic design of new office, laboratory, cafeteria, and training center addition to existing laboratory facility; 125,000 sq. ft.,
CUH2A staff design architect, 1998-1999

Groton
Connecticut

Proctor & Gamble Baby Care Collocation Building:
Schematic design of new office, laboratory, and pilot plant facility addition to existing laboratory/pilot plant facility: 350,000 sq. ft.,
CUH2A staff design architect, 1998-1999

Cincinnati
Ohio

Center for Reconstructive Surgery:
Interior design for waiting room in new medical / surgical facility: 2,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 2000

Oak Lawn
Illinois

T.E.S.T Integrated Engineering Solutions:
Interior design for new offices, conference room, product assembly facility, training center; adaptive re-use of 20th century bottling plant: 5,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 2001

Toronto
Ontario

Hip Hop Connection Retail Store:
Interior design and fit-out of retail clothing store: 2,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 2001

Lincolnwood
Illinois

Sun-City Dental Offices
Interior design and fit-out of dental offices: 2,500 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 2001

Huntley
Illinois

INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS:

Nerija Bath House :
Bath house at Camp Rakas - indoor and outdoor showers, changing room, laundry facilities, and private bath; 800 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design Group, PC design architect, 2010

Custer
Michigan

First United Methodist Church:
Schematic design of multi-purpose room, narthex, offices, classrooms, kitchen addition to existing religious facility; 8,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 2001

Oak Lawn
Illinois

Illinois Youth Center:
State of Illinois Department of Corrections Capital Development Board managed door and lock replacement project at juvenile correction facility.
Facilities Design, LTD staff architect, 2002-2003

Warrenville
Illinois

Chicago Public Schools:
Elementary School Design Competition project: new classrooms, gymnasium, laboratories, offices, cafeteria, playground; 40,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 2000

Chicago
Illinois

Industrial Projects:

Sandvik Productivity Center:
Structural construction for existing industiral facility
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect, 2011

Schaumburg
Illinois

Bemis Flexible Packaging :
Structural construction for existing industiral facility
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect, 2011

Bellwood
Illinois

Northrop Grumman :
Rooftop lift housing addition to existing industiral facility; 100 sq. ft.
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect, 2010

Rolling Meadows
Illinois

Daubert Chemical Company:
Addition to existing industiral facility; 1,000 sq. ft.
Facilities Design Group, P.C. principal architect, 2006-2011
New high hazard storage warehouse; 20,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD staff architect, 2000

Chicago
Illinois

New Lenox Auto Body Shop:
Complete remodeling and Addition; 5,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD staff architect, 2001

New Lennox
Illinois

Roback’s Truck and Auto Body:
Addition to auto shop space; 1,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD staff architect, 2001

Elk Grove Village
Illinois

Residential Mutli-Family Projects:

1015 N. Hoyne
Window replacement for landmark district building, including stained glass transoms. Gut rehab of second floor apartment with new kitchen, steam shower, wood burning fireplace.
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect, 2011

Chicago
Illinois
Ukranian Village

5100 N. Glenwood
Rear porch replacement for existing multi-unit building
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect, 2010

Chicago
Illinois

1507 N. Kedvale
Structural evaluation and repairs for existing three unit building, including rear enclosed porch.
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect, 2008

Chicago
Illinois

7024 S. Sangamon
Enclosed Rear porch addition for existing two flat, includes basement, balcony.
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect, 2008

Chicago
Illinois

1255 North Sandburg Terrace - Unit 1209
One bedroom condominium renovation, kitchen, living room built-ins, foyer, bathroom, bedroom built-ins, lighting, window treatments, interior design, 750 sq. ft.
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect, 2007

Chicago
Illinois

840 S. Collier - Marbelle Club Unit 1501
Three bedroom condominium renovation, kitchen, living room built-ins, foyer, desk, powder room, bathroom, master bedroom suite, lighting, window treatments, interior design, 2,500 sq. ft.
project architect, 2007

Marco Island
Florida

Prairie Knoll Townhomes
Eleven brick & stucco 2 story townhomes with basement and attached garage. Five unit types include open plan kitchen with lofted living area, two to threebedrooms, two to three baths, and full basement. First floor designed for handicapped visitability, optional elevator. Interior design and staging for sales model; approx. 3,700 sq. ft. per unit, 40,000 sq. ft. total project..
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect, 2006-2008

Lemont
Illinois

130 N. Garland Court - The Heritage at Millenium Park Unit 4904
Three bedroom condominium interior design: color consulting, lighting, motorized window treatments, area rugs, built-in fireplace furniture, built-in table, built-in bookshelves reusing vintage bookcases, custom daybed, 2,500 sq. ft.
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect, 2005-2006

Chicago
Illinois

4034-4044 W. School Street
Five brick three story townhomes with basement and attached garage. Each unit includes open plan kitchen with lofted living area, two bedrooms, three baths, third floor family room, and basement family room; 2,200 sq. ft. per unit, 11,000 sq. ft. total project..
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect, 2004

Chicago
Illinois

2645 North Whipple Street
Rooftop unit addition to existing 5-unit building including master bath, kitchen, open loft living area; 3,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 2002

Chicago
Illinois
Logan Square

State Street
Rooftop unit addition including new family room and roof deck to existing converted loft building; 2,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 2001

Chicago
Illinois
South Loop

2639 North Whipple Street
Gut rehab of existing greystone 2-flat, new kitchen, bathroom breakfast room; 3,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 1999

Chicago
Illinois
Logan Square

Ashland Avenue Apartments
New 12 unit, 3 story apartment building; 12,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD staff architect, 2001

Morris
Illinois

RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY PROJECTS:

7731 Virginia Ct.
New two story Prairie Syle home, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, open plan kitchen / breakfast / living room, dining room with built-ins and stained glass, first floor master suite, screen porch, patio with council ring, mud room, attached 3 car garage; 2,600 sq. ft.
Facilities Design Group, PC project architect, 2011

Willowbrook
Illinois

16685 Lakeview
New two story lake house, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, open plan kitchen/dining room, with front porch, study, mud room;
2,300 sq. ft.
Facilities Design Group, PC project architect, 2010

Penn Township
Michigan

211 East Siesta Lane
New two story modern style cedar residence, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, open plan kitchen/dining room and lofted living room with attached screen room, study, media room, outdoor shower, mud room, several decks, attached three car garage; 3,400 sq. ft.
Facilities Design Group, PC project architect, 2006

Beverly Shores
Indiana

2138 N. Clifton
New three story traditional style masonry residence, 6 bedrooms, 6 baths, living room, study, dining room, large kitchen, media room, mud room, roof decks, fully sprinklered, attached garage; 6,200 sq. ft.
Facilities Design, LTD project architect, 2003-2004

Chicago
Illinois
Lincoln Park

616 Justina Street
New traditional brick and frame residence: 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, living room, study, dining room, kitchen w/ breakfast nook, family room, mud room, stone porch, patio, detached garage; 4,500 sq. ft.
Facilities Design, LTD project architect, 2003-2004

Hinsdale

Illinois

Lakefront Residence
New modern waterfront vacation home: 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, large living room, kitchen and dining room, screen porch, decks; 2,500 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 2002

Wasaga Beach
Ontario
Canada

Lakefront Residence
Modern waterfront vacation home: 4 bedrooms 3 baths, living room, kitchen, walk-out basement; 3,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 2001

Keeler
Michigan

120 South Waiola Street
Traditional brick residence: 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, master suite, living room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast room, family room, mud room, attached garage; 4,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD staff architect, 2000

La Grange
Illinois

4043 Hampton Avenue
Traditional brick residence: 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, master suite, living room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast room, family room, mud room, attached garage; 4,400 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD staff architect, 2000-2001

Western Springs

Illinois

Fisher Residence

New Prairie inspired residence

Morgante Wilson Architect - intern architect, 1998-1999

Skokie

Illinois

Calamos Residence
New Prairie style residence with 4 bedroom suites, master suite, kitchen, breakfast room, dining room, living room, office suite, multi-level library, lookout tower, family room, screening room, wine cellar, exercise room & spa, screen porch, covered porches & decks in a golf course community; 20,000 sq. ft.,
Rudolph Architects intern architect, 1995-1996

Aurora
Illinois

Wallman Residence
New Prairie style waterfront vacation home with3 bedroom suites, master suite, kitchen, dining room, living room, office suite, screen porch, covered porch & decks; 4,000 sq. ft.,
Rudolph Architect intern architect, 1996

Washington
Island
Wisconsin

ADDITIONS & REMODELING

7613 Ridgewood Lane Residence
Interior remodeling of existing single family residence, kitchen, breakfast room, family room.
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect, 2010

Burr Ridge
Illinois

1145 Heather Road Residence
Interior remodeling of existing single family residence, open up first floor rooms - dining room, living room, family room, add entertaiment niche, remodel fireplace, powder room, master suite, guest bath
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect, 2010

Deerfield
Illinois

6327 N. Oketo Residence
Interior remodeling of existing single family residence, master bedroom, closets.
Facilities Design Group, P.C. interior designer, 2011

Chicago
Illinois

4529 N. Claremont Ave. Residence
Two story addition and remodeling of existing single family residence, 4 bedroom 3.5 bath, front porch, entry foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, mud room. 3,400 sq. ft.
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect, 2010

Chicago
Illinois

37 Eureka Drive Residence
Construction documents to restore a fire damaged single family residence: 3,400 sq.ft.
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect 2009

Lemont
Illinois

1171 Wenonah Ave. Residence
Design of gut rehab and second story addition to existing residence. Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living/dining room, study, kitchen: 2,400 sq.ft.
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect 2009

Oak Park
Illinois

12409 S. Hobart Avenue Residence
Kitchen and breakfast room remodeling, new back deck in existing single family residence. Kitchen cabinet design, interior consulting, construction documents for permit. 600 sq.ft.
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect 2009

Palos Park
Illinois

1517 Morgan Ave. Residence
Two story addition and remodeling of existing single family residence, 4 bedroom 2 bath, kitchen, family room, mud room, detached garage, patio. 1,600 sq. ft.
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect, 2009

La Grange
Illinois

10 Ramsgate Residence
Second story addition and remodeling of existing single family residence, new master bedroom suite, two story family room, four bedrooms, new stairs to second floor. 3,000 sq. ft.
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect, 2007

Palos Park
Illinois

9879 Nolan Avenue Residence
Second story addition and renovation of existing 3 bedroom brick and frame residence including bedroom, living room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, additional bathroom, second floor family room, and third floor studio; 3,200 sq. ft.
Facilities Design Group P.C. project architect, 2007

Union Pier
Michigan

Jaybird Lane Residence
Two story addition to existing 2 bedroom Victorian frame residence, grade level garage with handicapped access to first floor master suite, large family room and lake-view patio and deck. 2,000 sq. ft.
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect, 2004-2006

Long Beach
Indiana
Duneland

3605 Dauphine St. Residence
One story family room addition, skylites, French doors, patio; 270 sq. ft.
Facilities Design Group, P.C. project architect, 2004

Northbrook
Illinois

7122 W. Peterson Ave.
Three story addition to existing 3 bedroom Victorian frame residence. Large family room with fireplace and built-ins, mud room, full basement play room, master bedroom and bathroom suite, second floor laundry, and third floor play room with exterior deck and porch; 2,200 sq. ft.
Facilities Design, LTD project architect, 2003-2004

Chicago
Illinois
Norwood Park

12957 Lauffer Road
Two story addition to existing 3 bedroom brick residence including 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large office, and full basement; 1,500 sq. ft.
Facilities Design, LTD project architect, 2003

Mokena
Illinois

8130 Lake Ridge Drive
Complete renovation of existing residence with second floor dormer addition including 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, large kitchen, living room, library, dining room, exercise room, lake view family room and patio with outdoor fireplace; 8,000 sq. ft.
Facilities Design, LTD project architect, 2003

Burr Ridge
Illinois

40 S. Spring Street
Renovation and addition to existing historic masonry Victorian Empire Style Residence including complete first floor rehab with new front porch and entry foyer, gourmet kitchen with breakfast nook, large family room with built-ins, laundry room, full bathroom, bedroom, mud room and full basement. Third floor dormer addition and renovation. Screen porch and patio; 2,800 sq. ft.
Facilities Design, LTD project architect, 2003-2004

La Grange
Illinois

10441 Emerald Avenue
Large addition to existing 4 bedroom house: large kitchen, eating & entertaining area, work room, new entry, master suite exercise room, 2 new bedrooms and bathroom; 3,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 2002

Orland Park
Illinois

512 Spring Street
Kitchen, breakfast room, family room, master suite, walk-out basement, mudroom addition to existing 4 bedroom colonial home; 3,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 2001-2002

La Grange
Illinois

1363 State Street
Two story brick and stone addition to existing 2 story home: new master bedroom suite, family room, office suite; 2,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 2002

Lemont
Illinois

12507 South 83rd Avenue
New entry and three car garage addition to existing residence; 800 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 2002

Palos Park
Illinois

14600 S. 66th Court
Family room addition to existing split-level residence; 250 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD project architect, 2001

Oak Forest
Illinois

229 Coe Road
Second story prairie style addition and first floor renovation of existing ranch-style home: new family room, master suite, 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, 2-car garage; 3,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD project architect, 2001

Clarendon Hills
Illinois

Isobel Avenue Residence
Gut-rehab of a 4 bedroom vacation home: new kitchen, dining area, living room, remodeled bedrooms and bathrooms, new screen porch and deck; 3,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 1994

Union Pier
Michigan

Martin Residence
Interior design services for a new 4 bedroom home: built-in furniture, fireplace surround, bathroom tile selection and layout
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 2000

Boston
Mass

431 Creekside Court
Kitchen, breakfast room, family room, master suite, laundry room, screen porch and patio addition to existing 4 bedroom home; 2,500 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 2000

Willowbrook
Illinois

325 S. Clinton Avenue
New wrap-around porch on historic Victorian residence
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 2000

Oak Park
Illinois

7615 Hamilton Street
First floor gut rehab, kitchen addition, second story addition with 2 bedroom suites and master bedroom suite; 3,000 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 2000

Burr Ridge
Illinois

491 Orchard Lane
Kitchen, breakfast room, family room, master suite, mudroom addition to existing 4 bedroom colonial home; 2,500 sq. ft. - unbuilt,
Morgante Wilson project architect, 1997

Winnetka
Illinois

10623 S. 82nd Avenue
Second story addition with complete first floor renovation: new kitchen, dinette, family room, master suite, bedrooms, bathrooms; 1,500 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 1994

Palos Hills
Illinois

4125 North St. Louis Avenue
Screen porch addition with deck, front porch / entry; 500 sq. ft.,
Facilities Design, LTD design architect, 1999

Chicago
Illinois

123 Broadway Avenue
Kitchen, breakfast room, family room, library, screen porch, deck, mud room, master suite, bedroom and bathroom addition and renovation of existing 4 bedroom arts & crafts home; 4,0400 sq. ft.,
Morgante Wilson project architect, 1996-1997

Wilmette
Illinois

Richardson Residence
Addition and renovation of Chicago Historic Landmark Victorian residence: new kitchen, master suite, bathrooms, garage, family room; 8,000 sq. ft.,-unbuilt
Morgante Wilson project architect, 1996

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Chicago
Illinois

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