At Northworks, we believe that working as a team is the best way forward. To us, this means the opinions and ideas of all collaborators matter; it is the catalyst that allows the flow of creativity and expertise to meet the aesthetic, functional, sustainable and budgetary goals of our clients.
Culture
Our Mission

Our Services
Northworks is a full-service design firm providing expertise in planning, architecture and interior design, with studios in Aspen, CO, Bozeman, MT, Carmel, CA, Chicago, IL, Driggs, ID, Jackson, WY, Nashville, TN and Philadelphia, PA. Our team offers new building design, historic preservation, site planning, construction management, building conditions analysis and boutique design services, including custom furnishings. Northworks has LEED accredited professionals and is licensed in various states across the country.

Our Team
We established Northworks in 2005 inspired by a shared passion for the built world. In the years since, we have successfully combined our visions, resulting in a range of projects that are refined, yet approachable; classic, yet forward-thinking and always reflective of our clients’ lifestyles and design goals. We are not alone in these accomplishments. The depth of experience and talent within our team allows us to learn and grow while cultivating a style of practice united by common values: a belief in partnership, excellence in design and an appreciation for individuality. These are the notions upon which we founded Northworks.
Abigail Petri, RA
DIRECTOR - JACKSON
Adam Janak, AIA
PARTNER
Amanda Faber, NCIDQ, ASID
PRINCIPAL
Amanda Geddes
DIRECTOR - BOZEMAN
Anna Matthews
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Austin DePree, AIA
FOUNDING PARTNER
Bill Bickford, AIA, LEED AP
FOUNDING PARTNER
Brady Ernst
AIA, NCARB
SENIOR ARCHITECT
Brian Fryzel, RA
SENIOR ARCHITECT
Brian Settle, LEED AP
DIRECTOR - CHICAGO
Bridget Farley
PROJECT ASSOCIATE
Caitlin Brainerd
PROJECT MANAGER
Carl Petersen, RA
PROJECT ARCHITECT
Casey Ryan, AIA
PROJECT ARCHITECT
Catherine Kanter
PROJECT ARCHITECT
Charlotte Naegele, AIA
PROJECT ARCHITECT
Chirag Patel, RA
PRINCIPAL
Christopher Smith
PROJECT MANAGER
Corinne Wicke
DIRECTOR - DRIGGS
Courtney Roberts
Marketing Manager
Elaina Tsarwhas
PROJECT ASSOCIATE
Eleni Kroi
PROJECT ASSOCIATE
Emma Ward
Interiors Department Coordinator
Garrett Harabedian, RA, LEED AP
DIRECTOR - CHICAGO
Gwen Sutton, AIA
DIRECTOR - ASPEN
Hanna Schickert
INTERIORS ASSOCIATE
Isabel Gregor
FINANCE ASSOCIATE
Iva Balderacchi
PROJECT ASSOCIATE
Jess Leeper, NCIDQ
PROJECT DESIGNER
Joe Bongiorno, AIA
PROJECT ARCHITECT
John Carson
Project Associate
John Zeien, AIA
PARTNER
Josh Smith
PROJECT MANAGER
Katie Benson
PRINCIPAL
Katie Min, RA
PROJECT ARCHITECT
Keith Labutta, AIA
PRINCIPAL
Kelli Bessenaire
PROJECT MANAGER
Kevianda Huggins
STUDIO MANAGER - CHICAGO
Kiley Peart, RA
SENIOR ARCHITECT
Kim Daul, RA
PROJECT ARCHITECT
Lauren Hillock
INTERIORS ASSOCIATE
Lauren Marion
PROJECT MANAGER
Lauren Wick
PROJECT ASSOCIATE
Lindsey Michelson, RA, LEED GA
PROJECT ARCHITECT
Mallory Mecham, AIA
SENIOR ARCHITECT
Marie Anne Sommers, RA
PROJECT ARCHITECT
Melissa Aust, RA
Director - Nashville
Michael Kring
PROJECT MANAGER
Molly Douglas, AIA
PRINCIPAL
Nathan Bowman, RA, LEED AP
SENIOR ARCHITECT
Nathaniel Lielasus, AIA
PRINCIPAL
Nélida Ramos
SENIOR BIM MANAGER
Nolan Metzler, RA
PROJECT ARCHITECT
Olivia Paul
INTERIORS ASSOCIATE
Peyton Smyth
PROJECT ASSOCIATE
Rachel Oleinick, AIA
PRINCIPAL
Rachel Thompson
AIA, LEED AP BD+C
PARTNER
Rebecca Workman
INTERIORS ASSOCIATE
Robert Berner, AIA, LEED AP
PARTNER
Ryan Fowler
PROJECT ASSOCIATE
Shirin Reklaoui, AIA
PROJECT ARCHITECT
Sydney Sisk, AIA
PROJECT ARCHITECT
Theresa Pangelinan
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Join Us
We are always looking for creative and energetic individuals to join our team. Sense of humor and a positive outlook are a plus! Please submit your cover letter, resume, and work samples to employment@nwks.com for consideration.

Our Founders
An enthusiasm for architecture and construction led Partners Bill Bickford and Austin DePree to found Northworks. After a fateful introduction as undergraduates at Trinity College – Hartford, they laid the groundwork for a unique, unpretentious firm rooted in collaboration and innovation.

Our Culture
The team at Northworks, juxtapose professionalism with play. As architects, planners, and preservationists, we believe in sound methods of practice and production. We also value our private time as motorcycle enthusiasts, marathoners, writers, photographers, and parents. In our studio environment, we inspire, create, learn, and accomplish.
Together, we are Northworks.
