DREW NELSON,  AIA, NCARB, ALA, LEED AP

WDN Architecture, Oak Park , IL , 2004 to present, Owner
DeStefano and Partners, Ltd., Chicago , IL , 1995 to 2004, Senior Associate
Cordogan, Clark & Associates, Chicago , IL , 1992 to 1995
Thorson Brom Broshar Snyder Architects, Waterloo , IA 1988 to 1990

Drew Nelson’s professional career has given him over seventeen years of experience in design, construction and rehabilitation. Project types include institutional, commercial, retail, single and multi-family residential and high-rise design. Drew worked as a Sr. Associate at DeStefano and Partners in Chicago and has worked on many notable projects. This breadth of design and building experience motivated him to open his own Oak Park architecture studio in 2004. 

Professional Associations:

AIA - The American Institute of Architects
ALA – Association of Licensed Architects
NCARB – National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
LEED AP - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional

Registrations:

Registered Architect, State of Illinois
Registered Energy Professional, City of Chicago
Registered Permit Self-Certification Architect, City of Chicago
 
Education:

Master of Architecture, University of Michigan, (High Distinction) 1992
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (Valedictorian), Iowa State University, 1988