UNDERSTANDING THE NEED OF THE CLIENT

Dave Pickert’s architectural achievements include design and renovation on some of the finest residences and institutional projects in Chicago and across the United States. His experience ranges in size, scope, and budget. His expertise covers both architectural and interior work and includes new construction, renovation, and restoration. A distinguished roster of clients has given David the opportunity to orchestrate some of the most outstanding professionals in the field: masons, woodworkers, sculptors, cabinet makers, interior designers, and so forth.

Familiarity with the full range of possibilities allows David to meet challenge with creativity. Adding to this range is the experience and understanding of the more pragmatic issues including the approval process, negotiations, coordination of engineering efforts and the construction process.

David excels at understanding the needs of the individual client, and works with them to create unique, highly personalized spaces. An uncommon attention to both functional and aesthetic detail is the soul of his work, it gives birth to enduring buildings and spaces that continue to serve and delight their owners for years to come.

INQUIRIES REGARDING DAVE PICKERT

IN REMEMBRANCE OF DAVID PICKERT
February 19, 1960 to September 2, 2023

A meticulous attention to detail and close design collaboration with client for highly personalized design, planning and execution.

Licensed Architect, Illinois

Master of Architecture, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

London Study Program, in conjunction with the Architect’s Association of London

David is currently an Adjunct Professor at the School of Architecture, University of Wisconsin, instructing senior level building design studios.  He serves on the Board of Directors and as the Chair of the Architecture Committee for the 900-910 Lake Shore Drive Condominium Association, an iconic Ludwig Mies van der Rohe building.

Prior to establishing his own firm he was a Principal Architect at HBRA Architects, a Project Architect at Stuart Cohen and Julie Hacker Architects and an Architect at Hammond, Beeby and Babka.

Member, AIA, Green Building Council, LEED AP, and the Mies van der Rohe Society. Charter member of the Illinois Chapter of the Congress for New Urbanism.

Awards and Publications: Architectural Digest, Traditional Home, Elle Décor, Food & Wine, and the Chicago Tribune Magazine. Burnham Prize finalist, Chicago Architecture Club Competition First Place Award.