Future Firm

Future Firm is a Chicago-based architecture and design research office, whose projects serve civic changemakers through an ideas-driven approach. Founded by Ann Lui and Craig Reschke in 2015, the practice spans diverse spatial scales with a focus on arts and culture organizations, non-profit facilities, and mission-driven businesses. Future Firm operates on the core belief that architecture and design should focus on building a more equitable and thriving city for everyone. To this end, our approaches are built on the idea that design is a process, not an end result, which seeks to improve outcomes through iteration, testing, and discussion. In order to tackle these urgent questions in the built environment, Future Firm’s practice is modeled after a mountain climbing team, focusing on elevating diverse points of view and interdisciplinary approaches to solve complex challenges. Notable projects and clients include Revolution Workshop, the Art Institute of Chicago, Nike, Mobile Makers Chicago, Bronzeville Winery, and Kimball Art Center. Future Firm’s work has been exhibited at Exhibit Columbus, Storefront for Art & Architecture, Shenzhen Hong Kong Bi-City Biennale of Architecture/Urbanism, New Museum’s Ideas City, and the Chicago Architecture Center. The practice has been published in The Architect’s Newspaper, Architect Magazine, and Wallpaper.