In 1925, two young architects, Jerry Loebl and Norm Schlossman, launched a firm with a goal of building a reputation in residential and commercial design. From that success, the firm attracted projects that would ultimately leave an indelible mark on Chicago's skyline and its sprawling suburbs.

430 North Michigan
1929

Town of Park Forest
1946

In 1946, the firm was chosen as the architect for one of the earliest planned communities in the nation, the Town of Park Forest. In the 1950's and 60's the firm received acclaim for the designs of the first regional shopping centers in the nation; followed in 1976 by one of the most recognized mixed-use projects in the country, Water Tower Place, which helped transform Chicago's North Michigan Avenue into one of the nation's finest retailing avenues.

 

 
 

Oakbrook Shopping Center
1961

 

The firm went on to design numerous high-profile corporate headquarters, as well as many high-rise buildings like Prudential Plaza, and Chicago's City Place.

 

As Loebl Schlossman & Hackl's architects and planners became recognized experts in specialty niches, their libraries, laboratories, arts centers, and master planning drew acclaim at institutions like The University of Chicago and Northwestern University. Experience across a balance of practice areas gave the firm the ability to cross-fertilize ideas between building types. Entertainment venues became infused in retail projects and hospitality experience contributed to new concepts in patient-oriented healthcare design as is evidenced by the firm's growing list of repeat clients.

Since the 1970's, Loebl Schlossman & Hackl's design reputation as a multi-disciplined architectural firm has transformed into a worldwide practice with clients in Europe, South America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. This global experience benefits our U.S. clientele in their international facility acquisition, design and construction.

Water Tower Place
1976

   

Prudential Plaza
1990

 

Today, the practice applies acquired knowledge and experience to support the competitive positions of clients' enterprises.

Luo-Hu Commercial Center
1994

This effort focuses on workplace issues, research environments, patient-focused healthcare, academic settings, and technology integration. We recognize that it is this diversity in perspective which will best serve our clients in the next millennium.

Mission and Philosophy

Loebl Schlossman & Hackl is dedicated to the practice of design in the broadest sense by enhancing the quality of life through the creation of buildings which raise people's expectations. We listen to our clients, upholding the concept of responsible, personal service. We employ common sense and an awareness of economic reality to create the best buildings and environments possible...buildings that are enjoyable to look at and to experience.

Cook County Hospital
2002