Staff

Some may see small firms as having a distinct disadvantage in scale, TR Knapp believe this to be an asset.

Our scale allows us to have personal relationships with each of our clients, providing custom design services in both the overall project and the smallest of details.  Bringing in outside specialty consultants for larger projects allow us to keep our overhead low and give our clients the expertise necessary to suit each unique projects needs.  

Our Small Firm has a well rounded team of professionals:

Roxanne M. Knapp, President
Principle in Charge of Commercial Architecture
Licensed in Illinois since 1994 – NCARB Certified
Bachelor of Architecture - University of Illinois at Chicago - 1991
Study Abroad - L'Ecole de Architecture et Urbanism, Versailles France - 1986                   
20 Years Practical Experience in Commercial Architecture 

Thomas R. Knapp, Vice President
Principle in Charge of Residential Architecture
Construction Manager
Licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin since 1992 – NCARB Certified
Bachelor of Architecture - University of Illinois at Chicago - 1991
Study Abroad - L'Ecole de Architecture et Urbanism, Versailles France - 1986
20 Years Practical Experience in Residential and Commercial Architecture
10 Years Practical Experience in Building Construction and Construction Management

Karen Root, Executive Assistant & Office Manager
20 Years practical experience in office coordination and financial management

Matthew Powell, Intern Architect & Technical Design
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Studies - Harper College -2002
10 Years Practical Experience in Residential Design and Production     
2 Years Practical Experience in Commercial Design and Production

Johnathon Coulston, Intern Architect & 3-D Visualization
Masters of Architecture - Architectural Design – University of Illinois -2008
3 Years Practical Experience in Residential Design and Production     
1 Year Practical Experience in Commercial Design and Production

Employment Needs:

TR Knapp Architects is not hiring at this time.