UrbanWorks is an internationally recognized Chicago architectural firm committed to producing socially and environmentally responsible designs.

Chicago, IL
Joined June 2014
As UrbanWorks says goodbye to 2023, we look back at our most recent event "Design for a Changing World: Rethinking Housing" @ExploreNMMA - the second of a four-part series celebrating UrbanWorks' 30th anniversary. 📷 @HighFiveFoto
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the discussion centered on the power of design for underserved communities through affordable housing & policy changes. UrbanWorks expresses its gratitude to panelists @davidbakerfaia, @presfutures, Devin Rowland (KMAPM), & @EdwardKeegan
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UrbanWorks Ltd is a proud sponsor of the 2022 CWA/CWAF Annual Spring Brunch! This Saturday May 14, 2022 we honor distinguished women architects Congratulations to the awardees!
Thank you UrbanWorks Summer Interns, Sofia and Nicholas! This summer, Sofia of IIT, and Nicholas of FGCU, have been assisting on project construction documents, researching building materials, and adding their creative talent to design proposals, renderings, and floor plans.
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INVEST South/West South Chicago submission for the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development. Our design proposal, Steel City Apartments, includes 16,000 square feet of commercial space, 44 mixed-income rental apartments, and an interior courtyard for public art.
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INVEST South/West New City design submission for the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development at the intersection of 47th & Justine. Our proposal, Back of the Yards Works, features an outdoor plaza, offices, workplace development spaces, and local businesses.
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Join us for the Arquitectos Colectivos Symposium! Urbanworks' Pat Saldana Natke will be featured on Wednesday's Leadership Panel, speaking about firm ethos and the future of architecture.
Saludos Arquitectos Family, Thank you to our participants and presenting firms for their commitment to our upcoming event, "Arquitectos Colectivos" on August 10-12! We look forward to seeing you there! Like and Share! #Arquitectos2021
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Meet Associate Design Director Jose UW Principal Maria says: “Jose infuses his design talent and endless creativity into every one of our projects. His design contributions inspire us to push ideas further and are the “secret ingredient” to the success of many of our projects.”
Meet Principal / Design Director Maria Founding Partner Patricia N. says: “Maria inspires the staff to expand their creative design potential. Her added focus on staff development and client experience has been key to our firm’s success.”
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Meet Studio Director / Project Architect EJ Partner Rob N. says: “EJ shows leadership by example. He is client-focused and can balance many projects and administrative responsibilities concurrently. He is our cruise director and the facilitator of our positive office culture.”
UrbanWorks is the proud designer of The Tapestry/El Tapiz, an INVEST South/West submission for the City of Chicago. The project celebrates Ogden Ave’s connection between African-American & Latinx communities. Includes 67 affordable housing units, a rooftop, food hall, & offices.
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UrbanWorks promoted Maria Pellot to Principal, Jose Esquinca to Associate Design Director, and EJ Fernandez to Studio Director! We celebrate their talent, leadership qualities, and collective impact on the firm. Learn more in their bios tinyurl.com/3tdkxufw
UrbanWorks’ design transforms the Chicago Landmark West Pullman School that closed in 2013 into affordable senior housing. The 60 unit complex honors the integrity and fabric of the original 1894 building and 1900 & 1923 additions. 📷: @LEEBEY #redevelopment #affordablehousing
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UrbanWorks has been a proud sponsor for over 6 years of @A_Safe_Haven's Annual Run/Walk to End Homelessness. This will be the second year that it is virtual! Beginning July 17th, join us in supporting a great cause. runsignup.com/Race/IL/Chicag…
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Kudos to Maria Pellot, AIA, for her presentation of the Hancock Preparatory High School at Monday’s @AIAChicago Education Knowledge Community event. Maria was joined by @Legat_Architect team member Loren Johnson, AIA. It is scheduled to open this Fall! #design #underconstruction
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UrbanWorks (Pat Saldaña Natke and Robert Natke) is honored to be included in the book Evanston’s Design Heritage: Architects, Designers & Planners, published by Design Evanston. Copies of the book are available at designevanston.org.
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UrbanWorks retweeted
Random iPhone shots of the former West Pullman school, 119th & Parnell, Sept 1, 2020, nicely converted to senior housing by @UrbanWorksLtd architects.
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