Insights
While we are based in Chicago, our work stretches across the country through retail, restaurant and hospitality projects. That range continues to shape how we think. We stay grounded in process and clarity, but we are always looking for smarter ways to solve problems and move projects forward with more consistency and intention.
This space is a reflection of that ongoing work. You will find project stories, perspectives from our team, updates on what we are building as a firm, and moments we are proud of along the way. It is less about presenting finished thinking and more about sharing what we are learning as it happens, in a way that feels real and relevant to the work.
Halloween at CDA: A Tradition Worth Celebrating
Halloween 2026 at Chipman Design Architecture
Retail Design Observations and Lessons from Armitage Avenue
CDA’s architecture and design team on the Armitage Retail Tour in Chicago, IL
What Autodesk University 2026 Revealed About AI in Architecture
Josh Curvey, Design Technology Administrator at CDA attends Autodesk University 2026.