Our Team is Growing!

We’re thrilled to welcome more unique, diverse, and talented professionals to our team!
Get to know the newest members of PBD and explore their backgrounds and expertise below.

      

James Doughty HR Generalist

“What has always drawn me to architecture and design is its ability to impact people. Whether enriching our environments with beauty, creating spaces where we can learn, create, gather, or encounter one another, or teaching us something new about ourselves -good design can change the world.” 

James is all about people—he finds beauty in the connections we create and the stories we share. With a background in social work, he brings a refreshing, empathetic touch to HR, aiming to build workplaces that feel as supportive as your favorite comfy chair. Learn more.


Isabel Das Studio Architectural Designer 

“Great design transcends aesthetics—it ignites emotion, fosters connection, and transforms spaces into unforgettable experiences.”

Isabel is an innovative and detail-oriented Architectural Designer with more than 3 years of experience in creating functional and aesthetically compelling spaces. Proficient in leveraging advanced design software to bring client goals to life, she successfully aides projects from conceptual design through construction administration. Learn more.


Christine Guest Project Architectural Designer 

“Design doesn’t have to change the world, only the lives of those who use it.”

Christine Guest is an aspiring architect and interior designer with a deep passion for creating accessible, inclusive spaces. With a strong knowledge of building codes and a commitment to accessibility in the built environment, she is dedicated to designing spaces that meet the needs of all users. Currently in the process of obtaining her licenses in both Architecture and Interior Design, Christine brings extensive experience to the table, having worked on office, multi-family, hospitality, and warehouse projects across the United States. She holds both a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Learn more.

 

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Recent Press

Awards

  • Interior Design BOY Award - Social Impact Honoree (2024)
  • CoreNet Chicago, Community Reinvestment Project of the Year Award (2024)
  • IIDA RED Award - Workplace Large (2024)
  • Architizer A+Award Special Mention (2024)
  • Interior Design BOY Award - Small Corporate Office (2023)
  • AIA - Award of Merit (2023)
  • NAIOP DC | MD Chapter - Award of Excellence (2020)
  • ENR Midwest Region Award of Merit (2018)
  • Architizer A+Awards - Architecture and Acoustics (2018)
  • Interior Design BOY Award - Transportation Honoree (2018)
  • Interior Design BOY Award - Large Curative/Consumer Goods Office Honoree (2017)
  • Crain's Coolest Office (2017)
  • Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards - Interior Design Firm of the Year (2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019)