Goettsch Partners

Goettsch Partners is a Chicago-based firm traces its roots back to 1938 when Mies van der Rohe's protégé, Gene Summers, and renowned architect Walter Netsch started the Chicago office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). However, the modern iteration of Goettsch Partners was officially established in 2005, evolving from its predecessors Loebl Schlossman & Hackl and the architecture practice of James Goettsch.

The firm is recognized for its expertise in designing high-performance, innovative buildings, including commercial office towers, mixed-use complexes, hotels, and institutional buildings.

Their buildings are usually modern designs that emphasize functionality, sustainability, and sophisticated aesthetics.