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Thomas J. Pope / CV

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

State of Illinois, NCARB

State of Oregon, OBAE

State of Washington, NCARB

State of California, NCARB Washington DC, NCARB

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Illinois at Chicago May 1997

AFFILIATIONS & AWARDS

American Institute of Architects

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Wood Works Regional Excellence 2023 - Intro Cleveland Chicago Firm of the Year 2018

Student Business Innovator Award 2018- Hub MN CCRE Development of the Year 2015 - Fulton 1K Chicago Architecture Magazine Article, "Thawing Out In Fulton Market" 2015

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Present TJPA DESIGN | CONSULT | LEAD

■ 2025 | Founder of TJPA, a consulting firm specializing in architectural visioning, conceptual design, developer liaison services, and fractional leadership.

August 1997 - January 2025

HARTSHORNE PLUNKARD ARCHITECTS

MANAGING PARTNER | CDO

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

■ 2007 | Made partner, leading a diverse team of multidisciplinary designers. The firm's focus at the time was primarily on adaptive reuse and historic restoration in Chicago.

■ 2004-2008 | Spearheaded student housing business development, expanding the practice to on and near campus markets outside of Chicago.

■ 2004 -2008 | Lead Designer / Partner in Charge for firm's first series of new construction condominium high-rise developments over 40-stories.

■ 2008 - 2014 | Pursued and expanded the client base to the West Coast and Upper Northwest regions across multiple market sectors, with a focus on community outreach and entitlement approval initiatives. Helped grow the firm to over 30 designers and pursued licensure in Oregon and Washington State to further expand the client base.

■ 2015 | Lead Designer / Partner in Charge for one of Fulton Market’s most impactful commercial developments - Fulton 1K - with focus on hybrid new construction / adaptive re-use and restoration.

■ 2016-2018 | Spearheaded the pursuit of the residential mass timber market, serving as Lead Designer / Partner in Charge of the firm's first and the nation’s largest built residential mass timber development - Intro Cleveland. During this time, helped grow the firm by expanding the staff to over 45 designers.

■ 2020 | Pursued licensure in California to tap into residential high-rise market opportunities in Los Angeles. Continued to help expand the firm to 60 designers, working across 15 states.

■ 2021 | Continued to pursue projects in and around Fulton Market, successfully entitling 420 N. May, one of Fulton Market’s tallest residential developments. Served as Lead Designer / Partner in Charge for the project.

■ 2022-2023 | Expanded market pursuits in Western, Southwestern, and Southern Belt territories, focusing on residential and mixed-use developments, including additional mass timber residential projects across four states.

■ 2024-2025 | Pursued licensure in Washington, D.C., to expand the profile in mass timber residential development with East Coast clientele, successfully landing the firm’s first project focusing on mass timber, LEED Platinum, and Net Zero Carbon design.

MENTORSHIP & FIRM-WIDE INITIATIVES

■ Responsible for client development and generating fee revenue across multiple market sectors.

■ Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and career development initiatives.

■ Led the creation of firms's first detail & drafting standards.

■ Led the creation of the Project Architect / Junior Principal Management Protocols and Guidelines.

■ Contributor on the Planning and Development Entitlement Presentation Standards.

■ Directed the development of the unit prototype and design guidelines.

■ Directed the team-wide risk mitigation and avoidance initiative

■ Directed the initiative for team-wide Drawing Mastery Standards

■ Led the creation of the organization-wide Drawing Coordination / Check Guidelines.

■ Led the initiative for team-wide contract and proposal creation and negotiation roundtables.

Thomas J. Pope / CV

CLIENT & MARKET-BASED EXPERIENCE

Adaptive Re-Use & Historic Restoration

■ Early in my career, I primarily focused on largescale adaptive re-use conversions, transforming the wealth of historic Chicago industrial high-rises into luxury residential loft apartments and condos.

■ This understanding of preserving existing structures and historic detail has greatly influenced my perspective on architecture and design. I believe that linking the design aesthetic of new construction with the site and context leads to a more cohesive and successful development.

■ Much of my early experience with historic preservation fostered an affinity for working with warm, natural materials such as masonry and heavy timber. This ultimately influenced my interest in the multi-family mass timber design market, which I pursued through one of the largest completed residential mass timber developmentsIntro Cleveland.

Mass Timber Development

■ Responsible for overseeing the management, design, and construction of over 2 million square feet of built and in-design mixed-use residential and commercial mass timber developments.

■ Directed team to present and work with code and fire-life safety officials to secure the approval of one of North America's largest mass timber developments.

■ Led the creation of residential timber design standards for dwelling units, including the interface between structural and interior architectural details.

Mixed-Use Rental & Condo Residential Housing

■ Responsible for overseeing the management, design, and construction of over 9 million square feet of national residential developments across a diverse range of clientele and marketplaces.

■ Collaborated with the owner and realtor teams to assist in developing unit design and brand standards.

■ Acted as the liaison, presenting concept and visioning goals, and executed numerous entitlement processes between the design team and municipalities across multiple states.

■ Managed and coordinated the production of documents and enforcement of schedules across numerous design trades.

Student Living

■ Responsible for overseeing the management, design, and construction of over 5 million square feet of on- and off-campus student living developments nationwide.

■ Created visioning standards with clients to advance the current architectural style of student living, including understanding unique social trends that influence amenities, common spaces, tenant perceptions, student safety, and wellness.

Branded Hospitality

■ Accountable for supervising the management, design, and construction of more than 1 million square feet of nationally recognized and boutique hospitality projects across the country.

■ Managed collaboration with interior design professionals and other essential team consultants to achieve the owner/operators' design and branding vision.

■ Implemented the team-wide brand standards guidelines for key module design.

■ Collaborated with national venues and event spaces integral to the success of the project.

Commercial Development

■ Responsible for overseeing the management, design, and construction of over 2 million square feet of Class A commercial within the adaptive re-use and new construction spaces.

■ Collaborated with national tenants and brand standards integral to the success of the project.

Client Network

■ I have had the pleasure and great opportunity to work with and develop relationships across numerous, outstanding client bases over the years, including:

Parcel 5, Bridge District | Washington DC

12-story, 330,000 SF mixed-use market-rate mass timber housing development, including 370 apartments, branded ground-level retail and restaurant space, and a rooftop pool and amenity terrace overlooking Anacostia Park and DC's most important monuments. The project is also seeking LEED Platinum and Net Zero Carbon ratings. The façade features masonry piers and exposed timber elements which evoke a modern-industrial feel.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

Intro Buckhead | Atlanta GA

20-story mixed-use market-rate mass timber housing development offering over 500,000 SF of rentable space with 332 apartments. The project includes indoor and outdoor resortlevel amenities, rooftop pool and garden terrace, ground-floor retail, and below-grade parking. Located along the Paces Ferry retail corridor in downtown Buckhead, the design features a strong industrial grid façade supported by 3-story tall exposed timber 'V's at its base, along with 3-story private townhomes lining the garage.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

Intro Sugarhouse | Salt Lake City UT

14-story industrial loft-style mass timber residential development featuring over 400,000 SF of market-rate housing with 320 units, expansive ground-level retail, above-grade parking, landscaped rooftop terraces, and private townhome liner units along the 11th Street retail corridor in Sugarhouse.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

Atlantic Yards Phase II "The Forge" | Atlanta GA

Phase II of Microsoft's Class A commercial development located in the Atlantic Yards district. Spanning over 630,000 SF, this campus includes three separate structures with interconnected indoor and exterior amenities, an upper-story bridge, and an open landscaped plaza. The architectural style complements the historic industrial loft vernacular established in Phase I.

Role: Partner in Charge

Charlotte Residences | Charlotte NC

32-story, 400,000 SF mixed-use housing development, including 370 apartment units, above-grade parking, a spacious indoor amenity area overlooking a landscaped garden and pool, as well as upper-floor private penthouse suites. The design features a 6-story garage podium, highlighted with industrial masonry detailing, topped by a glass tower adorned with industrial façade elements.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

Graduate Auburn | Auburn AL

5-story, 110,000 SF Graduate-branded hotel development, including 177 keys, ground-floor banquet and event spaces, and a spacious outdoor amenity porch. The design is an eclectic nod to the Victorian Gothic style prevalent around the University of Auburn.

Role: Partner in Charge

Memoir Portland | Portland OR

6-story, 120,000 SF bespoke residential development, including 104 apartment units, ground-floor retail, and a spacious outdoor roof terrace. The design embodies the character of a historic, low-slung masonry building, complementing the adjacent boutique Soho House social club.

Role: Partner in Charge

2021

5059 N. Claremont | Chicago IL

2-story contemporary single-family home with 4,000 SF of custom-designed space, including 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, a full-length great room that connects landscaped front and rear yards, and a theater room with connected bar. The home also features 1,200 SF of furnished outdoor space overlooking Lincoln Square. The modern facade showcases floorto-ceiling glass, glazed brick, limestone steps, and a mahogany millwork entryway.

Role: Lead Designer / Husband to Client

420 N. May, Fulton Market | Chicago IL

52-story mixed-use, market-rate housing development offering over 740,000 SF of rentable space with 587 apartments. The building includes indoor and outdoor resort-level amenities, rooftop activity spaces, ground-floor retail, and below-grade parking. Located at the north gateway to Fulton Market, this development is designed with a facetted glass tower that rises from a contextual masonry base along Racine Avenue, seamlessly blending modern architecture with the neighborhood’s character.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

Steel Yard Building - Parcel D, Lincoln Yards | Chicago IL

19-story, 375,000 SF mixed-use housing development nestled mid-block within the main promenade of the Lincoln Yards masterplan. The tower includes 341 units, generous common amenity spaces fronting the promenade and the northern park, retail zones, and two large boutique restaurants. The design features expansive landscaped private terraces that taper up the facade of this modern, glassy tower.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

225 E. Elizabeth, Fulton Market | Chicago IL

28-story, 390,000 SF mixed-use housing development featuring retail space along West Fulton Street and a wrap-around corner retail area. The tower above includes 350 units, with the main residential entry fronted by a landscaped parklet and extensive retail along Fulton. The design is a modern expression of Fulton Market's industrial roots.

Role: Co-Designer / Partner in Charge

3100 Wilshire, Korea Town | Los Angeles CA

34-story mixed-use market-rate housing development offering over 490,000 SF of rentable space with 297 apartments. The building includes indoor and outdoor resort-level amenities, rooftop activity spaces, ground-floor retail, and below-grade parking. Located in the heart of Koreatown, the design features a modernist glass tower arising from a historic 3-story retail building along Wilshire Avenue.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

Intro SLC University | Salt Lake City UT

10-story industrial loft-style mass timber residential development featuring over 400,000 SF of market-rate housing with 300 units, expansive shared amenities, a ground-level food hall, private townhome units at the base, and a landscaped rooftop terrace overlooking the University of Utah.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

1020 W. Randolph, Fulton Market | Chicago IL

5-story boutique commercial gem offering 32,000 SF of elegantly appointed office space. This low-rise building boasts an inviting ground floor lobby, intimate amenities, and a graciously landscaped common terrace. A common rooftop oasis offers expansive views of West Fulton Market.

Role: Co-Designer / Partner in Charge

2020

2019

1020

N. Lake, Fulton Market | Chicago IL

6-story boutique commercial low-rise offering 40,000 SF of furnished office space, featuring an intimate amenity and ground floor lobby. The building also includes a beautifully landscaped common terrace and a rooftop amenity overlooking West Fulton Market.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

640 W. Washington | Chicago IL

43-story luxury tower offering 410,000 SF of rentable residential with 410 dwelling units, located in Chicago's River North district. The building features expansive indoor amenities, individual walk-out terraces, and spacious, private penthouse units on the upper floors.

Role: Co-Designer / Partner in Charge

1461

S. Blue Island | Chicago IL

7-story, fully furnished lifestyle apartment development located in the lively Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Spanning over 160,000 SF, the project features 200 market-rate units, a rooftop amenity, an inviting outdoor garden and pool terrace, and retail space on the ground floor.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

Hub Atlanta | Atlanta GA

19-story mixed-use student housing development, with over 500,000 SF of rentable area and 800 beds, including indoor and exterior resort level amenity spaces, roof deck activity spaces, and ground floor retail with below grade parking. Located along the Peachtree pedestrian corridor just outside Atlanta City Center. The design incorporates a minimalist masonry base with an all-glass corner facade. Project is rated LEED Silver.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

Intro Cleveland | Cleveland OH

One of the largest mass-timber structures in the U.S., INTRO is a mixed-use residential project located in the Ohio City neighborhood. The transit-oriented development is ideally located near a light-rail stop, multiple bus routes, and across from the historic West Side Market. This 9-story 300 Unit development includes 520,000 SF of residential, multi-level amenities, a boutique restaurant, and a roof-top 40,000 SF event space.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

717 S. Clark | Chicago IL

30-story modern life-style residential tower including 480,000 SF and 350 dwelling units, with expansive indoor amenity and individual walk-out terraces, with a spacious and private penthouse units at the upper floors. The project incorporates the adaptive re-use of an existing 5-story concrete loft repurposed towards commercial and additional residential.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

Hub University Village | Seattle WA

This 25-story, mixed-use development offers student housing with more than 280,000 SF of rentable space and 600 beds. It features a range of amenities, including both indoor and outdoor resort-style spaces, a rooftop deck, and ground-floor retail. Additionally, the property includes a small adjacent public park and underground parking. Situated along the Green-U Corridor, just outside the University of Seattle, the project is certified LEED Silver.

Role: Co-Designer / Partner in Charge

237 N. Aberdeen, Fulton Market | Chicago IL

Class A professional services and spec commercial development in the heart of the Fulton Market corridor. Over 180,000 SF, this 12-story structure includes roof deck amenities, ground floor restaurant and retail spaces, bicycle storage, & below grade parking. The design integrates a low-slung contextual masonry base juxtaposed with a modern glassy facade.

Role: Partner in Charge

Graduate Hotel | Nashville TN

12-story boutique hotel located in the highly active Midtown neighborhood, featuring 112,000 SF and 110 Graduate-branded keys, a 4,000 SF banquet space, a rooftop amenity and bar, an outdoor pool terrace, an at-grade glass atrium branded restaurant, numerous crafted bar spaces, and below-grade parking.

Role: Co-Designer / Partner in Charge

Mill Race Student Living | Eugene OR

12-story 400,000 SF mixed use / student and young professional housing development, located along Eugene's downtown corridor steps from the U of O. Includes 350 market rate units, including over 8,000 SF of amenity, parking, and ground floor retail.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

Harvard & Washington | Minneapolis MN

26-story student focused housing development in the heart of the U of M's medical district. 420,000 SF total development, including 600 beds, a gracious amenity and terrace area, parking, and ground floor retail.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

800 N. Clark | Chicago IL

Adaptive re-use of an existing Bush Temple Piano Company building, from office to boutique residential use. This projects was also added to the Chicago Landmark and NPS historic registry. Total of 90,000 SF, Includes over 100 micro-unit style apartments, amenity, retail and a ground floor saloon.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

810 N. Clark | Chicago IL

16-story lifestyle apartment development in the heart of River North. Total of 120,000 SF which includes 110 market-rate apartment units, roof amenity, a pool terrace, and ground floor retail.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

Rise Iowa City | Iowa City IA

Multi-phase Student housing residential, office, and Hotel development. Located near Iowa Cities's main campus boulevard. Over 750,000 SF of development, includes a 600 bed tower and a 110 key Hyatt Hotel over spec office.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

1st Avenue Living | Elmhurst IL

6-story lifestyle apartment development including over 200,000 SF of market rate housing. Development includes a large open active terrace and pool deck, interior amenity space, and 220 residential units.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

North Branch Campus, Goose Island | Chicago IL

Class A high-tech commercial development in the heart of Chicago’s burgeoning Goose Island industrial corridor. Over 400,000 SF, including roof deck amenities, riverwalk, pedestrian and bicycle bridge, & above grade parking. This 6-story development is part of a 2-parcel campus.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

1K Fulton, Fulton Market District | Chicago IL

Class A high-tech commercial development and Chicago-based Google Headquarters. Over 650,000 SF, including roof deck amenities, pedestrian plaza, and below grade parking. Combination 6-story new construction with connection to 11-story existing cold-storage facility which was converted to commercial use. Project is rated LEED Gold.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

909 W. Bliss, Goose Island | Chicago IL

Parcel 2 of the North Branch Campus, this Landmark restoration project encompasses 260,000 SF class A commercial, including roof deck amenities, at-grade food truck restaurant concept, and significant historic facade restoration.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

4th & Harrison | Portland OR

15-story mixed-use market rate apartment development, located adjacent to PSU in Portland’s South Auditorium District. This project includes over 400,000 SF with 400 diversified modern housing units, including over 9,000 SF of indoor amenity and function space. Project is rated LEED Silver.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

515 E. Broadway | Eugene OR

12-story mixed-use student housing development, with over 280,000 SF of rentable area and 600 beds, including indoor and exterior resort level amenity spaces, roof deck activity spaces, and ground floor retail with below grade parking. Located along the Broadway gateway into the University of Oregon. Project is rated LEED Silver.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

Woodview Apartments | Deerfield IL

5-story, multi-phased horizontal housing development with over 280,000 SF and 250 market rate apartment units, including 2 exterior courtyard amenity spaces, interior function space, small pond, and interior pre-cast concealed parking garage. The site is surrounded by over 200,000 SF of landscaped area.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

323 E. Veteran's Way | Tempe AZ

20-story tier-1 student housing development, located directly across from ASU stadium, encompasses over 300,000 SF with 250 diversified residential units, including a 25,000 SF exterior terrace and pool deck, along with indoor amenity spaces. Project is rated LEED Silver.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

922 E. Apache | Tempe AZ

12-story tier-1 student housing development with over 220,000 SF and 600 beds. Project includes indoor amenity and gathering spaces, along with a 12,000 SF exterior pool terrace and ground floor retail component.

Role: Partner in Charge

1313 W. Randolph, West Loop | Chicago IL

Historic adaptive re-use and restoration of an existing 100,000 SF deco 4-story concrete loft

including a 5,000 SF roof deck amenity level addition. The project encompasses 70 market rate dwelling units and 25,000 SF of retail space including a day care center. The project is listed as a State Landmark.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

Chestnut Towers, River North | Chicago IL

28-story high-end residential tower including 200,000 SF and 20 dwelling units. These sky-homes range from half to full floor unit tiers averaging 3,500 SF per home. The spacial arrangement in units allows for interstitial outdoor terracing throughout the tower.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

2004-2008

2001-2004

1997-2001

110 W. Superior | Chicago IL

26-story modern boutique residential tower including 220,000 SF and 70 dwelling units, with a small indoor amenity and individual walk-out terraces, over a 6-story garage base integrated into the facade design. The tower intersects with the minimalist cube-like garage base and is floated over the street, marking the main entry.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

303 W. Ohio | Chicago IL

40-story modern boutique residential tower including 400,000 SF and 230 dwelling units, with a gracious outdoor terrace amenity at the 35th floor. The tower design plays off of the formal city grid and regularity of an adjacent existing loft building by peeling back its glass and concrete façade creating a dramatic and changing perspective along Ohio.

Role: Lead Designer / Partner in Charge

300 W. Huron | Chicago IL

34-story mixed-use residential tower including 350,000 SF and 200 market rate apartment units and 100 hotel keys, along with an outdoor pool and amenity deck. Its glass meshed facade parking structure floats above ground floor retail and lobby area. The tower concept is made up of two sliver-like glassy forms which play off of one another.

Role: Lead Designer / Project Architect

630 W. Wellington | Chicago IL

4-story ultra-modern glass and concrete cube home. Project includes 3 boutique residential units at a total of 15,000 SF, including below grade parking and a walk-out amenity deck.

Role: Lead Designer / Project Architect

309 E. Green | Champaign IL

26-story contemporary student housing development encompassing over 250,000 SF and 110 units, including roof deck amenity and pool terrace, along with 5,000 SF indoor amenity space. Project rests over a 7-story garage and ground floor retail. Design concept incorporates a simple H-shaped double courtyard with alternating floor plate types.

Role: Lead Designer / Project Architect

311 E. Green | Champaign IL

8-story (Phase II) of 309 E. Green. Modern designed student housing development with 80,000 SF and 70 dwelling units, including 2nd floor open courtyard amenity space and retail at grade. The facade design plays off of the adjacent phase using similar forms and visual alignment.

Role: Lead Designer / Project Architect

601 S. Forest | Ann Arbor MI

14-story tier-1 traditional student housing development encompassing over 280,000 SF and 550 beds. Project includes a 2nd floor amenity level with walk-out terrace area, and ground floor retail component.

Role: Project Architect

Artmark Retail Development | Chicago IL

5-story adaptive re-use and restoration of an existing concrete loft industrial building located along the Clybourn retail corridor. Project has over 290,000 SF of high-end retail / restaurant space, a day care center, parking for 250 cars and 45,000 SF of office space.

Role: Project Architect

Randolph Place, River East | Chicago IL

15-story historic loft adaptive re-use and restoration of one of the original Burnham River East warehouse buildings, including over 900,000 SF and 328 units, with roof top restaurant and at-grade retail use.

Role: Project Architect