Robert Pratt, AIA -  CEO

As the firm’s founder and principal, Bob is personally involved in every project at Pratt Design Studio. During his 25-year career, Bob has earned a reputation as a leader in innovative construction techniques and has been recognized with numerous awards for design excellence.

Bob was named an Industry Leader/Architect in Facility Care’s “Who’s Who” in Dec. 2008 and was recognized as one of “Twenty Who Are Making a Difference” by Healthcare Design Magazine in 2006. He has been a speaker at numerous conferences such as Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Healthcare Design Conference. Awards include the Pre-cast Concrete Institute Design Award in 1995, The Lawrence B. Perkins Award for Outstanding Achievement in 1996 and the PPI&W Honor Award in 2003. In addition, his work has also been featured in numerous healthcare magazines.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Architecture- Iowa State University

Bachelor of Architecture – Iowa State University

Professional affiliations include:

The American Institute of Architects, Chicago Heath Executives Forum, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, Chief Executives Network, Lean Construction Institute and the American Society of Healthcare Executives.

Robert Meyer, LEED AP – Senior Associate

During more over 12 years of experience in healthcare architecture, Rob has focuses on a detail-oriented approach to design and planning that results in creative solutions to complex space and programmatic challenges.

For Pratt Design Studio he has been directly involved in the design and construction phase of three large Chicago area Hospital projects and was Construction Administrator on two recently completed significant additions in the St. Louis area.

Education

Master of Architecture- University of Illinois at Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Architecture- The Catholic University of America