Epstein Architect of Record

Trusted Architectural Partner OVER 100 YEARS OF SERVING OUR CLIENTS AS ARCHITECT OF RECORD AND ENGINEER OF RECORD WORLDWIDE.

Epstein is the first choice partner for world-renowned architectural firms & developers.

Our reputation was established in the 1960s through Epstein’s association with Mies Van der Rohe on the landmark Federal Center project in Chicago, Illinois.

Since then, Epstein has remained one of the premier, technically focused architects of record (AOR) and engineers of record (EOR) in the world.

Epstein’s technical knowledge, coupled with our multidiscipline structure and global offices, ensures that each of our clients receives comprehensive, top-tier architecture and engineering services.

Ramond Epstein (left) with Mies van der Rohe (third from left and other architects at Chicago Federal Center Plaza

Federal Center | Chicago, Illinois Designed by Mies Van der Rohe

A CENTURY OF

Excellence 1937

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Chicago Furniture & Carpet Co.

1959

Kohl’s Food Stores Headquarters

1924

Live Stock National Bank

1959

DeWitt Chestnut Towers

1933

International Amphitheater

1964

Hyatt Regency

1937

Walgreens Headquarters

1964

Simmons Beautyrest Center

1941

Sprague Warner & Company

1963

The Abbey

1952

JJ Tourek

1974

Chicago Federal Center with Mies van der Rhoe

1991

1998

2014

2024

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2019 2019

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1984 est. 2025

1981

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2011

2021

1984

Crain Communications Center

2014

Jacob J. Javits Convention Center

1991

Harold Washington Library

2019

Riverview Bridge

1993

Midway New Passenger Terminal

2019

Prestage

1998

Warsaw Federal Center

2024

The Wild Mile

2005

McCormick Place South & West Expansions

2025

Port Authority New Bus Terminal

2013

O’Hare International Airport Terminal 5

2025

Riverfront Brio

O’Hare International Airport Terminal 5 | Chicago, IL Designed by Epstein

O’Hare International Airport

Amtrak Union Station Concourse

Terminal 1 | Chicago, IL

Improvement Project | Chicago, IL

Designed by Helmet Jahn

Joint Venture with FXCollaborative

Midway International Airport New Passenger Terminal | Chicago, IL Designed by HNTB

Aviation + Transportation We navigate the complex regulations specific to aviation and transportation, ensuring compliance with FAA/DOT safety standards and local building codes. Our role includes managing construction documentation, obtaining permits, and coordinating with multiple disciplines to address site-specific challenges.

Harold Washington Library | Chicago, IL Joint venture Schal Associates Partnership, Hammond Beeby and Babka, and U.S. Equities Realty, Inc.

Museum of Contemporar Art | Chicago, IL Designed by Josef Paul Kleihues

McCormick Place Convention Center West Expansion | Chicago, IL Designed by tvsdesign

Civic For civic projects like libraries, schools, and museums, we ensure strict adherence to codes, accessibility standards, and community requirements. With over a century of experience, we oversee the creation of technical documents, guide the permitting process, and ensure compliance throughout construction.

Whirlpool Riverview Campus | Benton Harbor, MI Designed by Arquitectonica

71 S. Wacker / Chicago, IL Designed by Pei Cobb Freed & Partners

SC Johnson Fortaleza Hall | Racine, WI Designed by Foster + Partners

Corporate + HQ In corporate and headquarters projects, we focus on aligning design intent with regulatory standards, preparing detailed construction documents, and managing the approval process. Our team ensures that all technical and legal requirements are met from start to finish.

Westin Book Cadlillac | Detroit, MI Designed by Forrest Perkins

The American Club | Kohler, WI

Conrad by Hilton | Chicago, IL Designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon and Puccini Group

Hospitality In the hospitality sector, we handle the technical aspects of compliance, ensuring projects meet building codes and operational standards. We manage the documentation and permitting phases, while conducting site reviews to verify construction meets design and legal requirements.

One Turtle Creek Rosewood Re Designed by Lucien Lagrange TM

OneEleven | Chicago, IL Designed by Handel Architects

esidences | Dallas, TX

Crescent Heights 640 W. Washington | Chicago, IL Designed by Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture

Multifamily For multifamily developments, we focus on ensuring safety and compliance with local codes and zoning laws. From preparing construction documents to securing permits, we manage the process to ensure projects are built according to standards.

Varso Tower | Warsaw, Poland Designed by Foster + Partners

Riverfront Brio Mixed-Use Development | Owensboro, KY Designed by Epstein

Mixed-Use Mixed-use developments require careful coordination across diverse project components. We ensure that each aspect—residential, commercial, or recreational—meets its specific regulatory and design requirements, managing permits, documentation, and compliance across the board.

Park Plaza | Chicago, IL Designed by Epstein

Project Highlights

Link at Douglas Station MIAMI, FLORIDA

As the Architect of Record, Epstein is responsible for this nearly 1.1 million square foot two-tower residential building located adjacent to the Douglas Metrorail Station in Miami, Florida. The east tower rises 36 stories, including an 8-story podium with parking and 28 tower levels, while the west tower reaches 37 stories, featuring an 8-story podium and 29 tower levels. The project was designed by Arquitectonica.

Status: Under Construction

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Replacement Bus Terminal NEW YORK, NY

As part of our joint venture with Foster + Partners, Epstein is serving as the Architect of Record for this major infrastructure project, which focuses on modernizing and replacing the outdated Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) in Midtown Manhattan. The new terminal is projected to span approximately 3.5 million square feet, making it one of the largest transportation hubs in the world.

Status: In Design

Jacob K Javits Convention Center NEW YORK, NY

As part of a joint venture with FXCollaborative, Epstein served as the Architect of Record for the expansion of the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. This transformative project added over 1.2 million square feet of space, including a new exhibit hall, meeting rooms, and a rooftop event space. The expansion enhances the center’s capacity to host large-scale events while incorporating sustainable design features, positioning it as a premier convention venue.

Completed 2021

MEET WITH

Our Team

When it comes to complex design and construction projects, the Architect of Record and Engineer of Record play a pivotal role in delivering successful outcomes. Epstein’s expertise spans various markets, with a focus on understanding project-specific needs, including space utilization, workflow, and technological integration, to design and engineer functional, cost-effective solutions.

With experience delivering millions of square feet across different industries, we offer valuedriven solutions tailored to each project.

Our team is ready to collaborate, offering creative design and engineering alternatives to ensure your project’s success, regardless of complexity or scale.

Project Name | Location 1982, Designed by Firm

L. Randall (Randy) Buescher, AIA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Director of Client Services Randy has more than 30 years experience working on a variety of large-scale and high profile projects. As Director of Client Services, Randy aids in the pursuit of new work. rbuescher@epsteinglobal.com

Ed Curley, AIA VICE PRESIDENT Director of Architecture & Interiors Ed’s architectural experience spans a variety of markets.

In his role, he serves as the principal-in-charge for all architecture projects and supervises all phases of design. ecurley@epsteinglobal.com

Paul Sanderson, AIA VICE PRESIDENT Director of New York Operations Paul has been working on a multitude of award-winning renovation, expansion and improvement projects including those at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. psanderson@epsteinglobal.com

PARTNERS IN

Success Epstein has performed as Architect of Record and/or Engineer of Record services for signature architectural firms and developers like:

Arquitectonica

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Beebe Design Studio

Kohler Company

C.F. Murphy Associates (now defunct)

Lucien Lagrange TM

Crescent Heights

Magellan Development Group

Danny Forster & Architecture

McKissack & McKissack

Dirk Lohan (Lohan Architecture)

Mies Van der Rohe

Ferchill Group

Pei Cobb Freed & Partners

Forrest Perkins

Pierre-Yves Rochon

Foster + Partners

Pizzuti Development

FXCollaborative

Puccini Group

Goettsch Partners

RATIO Architects

Golub

Related Midwest

Hammond, Beeby and Babka (formerly HBRA)

Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners

Handel Architects

Rottet Studio

Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture (HPA)

Schal Associates Partnership (now defunct)

Helmut Jahn (led Murphy/Jahn - now JAHN)

Schmidt, Garden & Erikson

Hines­

SOM (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill)

HNTB Corporation

tvsdesign

Jerde Partnership International

WORKac

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)

U.S. Equities Realty, Inc. (merged into JLL)

Josef Paul Kleihues

Jacob J. Jacits Convention Center | New York, NY 2014, Joint Venture with FXCollaborative

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