It all comes together at Chipman.
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.
Our Services
Architecture
We deliver architecture services grounded in clarity and execution, translating design intent into coordinated documentation that supports permitting, construction and long-term performance across individual projects and large-scale rollout programs.
Interior Design
Our interiors team balances materiality, spatial flow and brand expression, creating environments that feel intentional and engaging while supporting operational needs and adapting across formats, markets and evolving customer expectations.
Prototype Management
We develop and manage prototypes that create consistency without limiting flexibility, establishing systems, standards and documentation that allow brands to scale efficiently while maintaining design integrity across every location.
Design Technology
Our design technology approach supports how our teams actually work, integrating tools, data and workflows that improve coordination, increase efficiency and create more predictable outcomes across fast-moving, complex programs.
Architectural Design Services
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Chipman Design provides in-house site survey services utilizing the Faro Focus M70 point cloud laser scanner. With the ability to create existing condition documentation, the team also creates Revit models and visual walkthroughs, able to be accessed throughout the entire life cycle of the project.
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Key to our process, standard code research documentation is tailored per sector and scoped to provide a bedrock of due diligence upon which the project schedule and design requirements are established. In addition to preliminary site assessment services, Chipman Design can provide development services to augment your real estate team, including reviewing landlord letters and executing test fits prior to lease signing.
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By setting guidelines for project communication and creating custom solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs, Chipman Design is able to guide the project through all stage gates. Acting as the conduit through which all communication passes, the team at CDA ensures a seamless process, from project kick-off to opening day.
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While creating a compelling new store experience is exciting, we know that implementing an all encompassing concept across your entire fleet is what makes a real impact. Our custom solutions have been perfected over the last 40 years. Nationally licensed, we have completed over 14,000 projects. In order to successfully achieve large-volume architectural programs, we rely on solution-oriented thinking and proactive project management, with architectural excellence at the core of every construction document set we produce.
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Chipman Design has assembled a complement of highly-respected, nationally licensed engineering partners over the last four decades. With CDA acting as the main point of contact, this architect/engineer collaborative effort assures each client an effective project approach to both prototypical and site adaptable programming, ensuring a true synergistic team.
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We navigate permitting with clarity and precision, managing jurisdictional requirements and approvals to keep projects moving forward without unnecessary delays.
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We stay engaged through construction, coordinating closely with teams in the field to maintain design intent, resolve issues quickly and keep projects aligned with schedule and budget.
Get In Touch
CDA isn’t just an architecture firm. We are a collective of creatives, project managers, process experts and more, all grounded in the business of people. From client partnerships spanning decades to employees across generations, our relationships drive everything we do. We value them as much as the innovative architecture and design solutions we bring forward.
Whether you are looking for a design partner or exploring your next career move, we welcome the conversation. Reach out below and let’s connect.