The Firm

Commemorating 20 years of thoughtful architectural practice, Morgante-Wilson Architects, Ltd. is where innovative design and client needs meet. Residential and commercial work expresses client wishes, while reflecting wisdom of architecture’s vast possibilities. Trust is the best building foundation and the firm’s hallmark is clients who are actively involved in the creative process. Morgante-Wilson, with a network of trusted partners, is committed to interpreting faithfully each client’s functional prerequisites and stylistic dreams, from initial client meeting through ribbon cutting.

With the vision of creating efficient structures that find balance with nature, Morgante-Wilson has begun to assemble a team that provides eco-friendly design and building options and high-quality, cost-effective and energy-efficient choices for clients’ consideration

Morgante-Wilson feels honored to have been recognized by media and industry leaders. Awards include AIA Chicago’s prestigious “Young Architect Award”, AIA Special Recognition Award for Interiors, as well as several historic and rehabilitation awards through Chicago and the North Shore.

The firm was pleased to be selected as one of the initial participants to attend the exclusive Water Works Design Summit. Nationwide, only 100 architects are selected to participate in the seminar which shares best practices in the business of design. In 2007, THG recognized Morgante-Wilson Architects’ expertise with an invitation to tour its historic factory and showroom in Paris. Morgante-Wilson was one of 30 American architects-designers to receive this invitation.

The firms’s work has been featured in an array of noteworthy publications. For the past several years, Chicago magazine has included Morgante-Wilson as one of the top 25 architecture firms. Better Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful, Beautiful Homes, Traditional Home, Beautiful New Homes, Inspired House, Midwest Home Chicago, and Weekend Homes have recognized the firm, as have professional journals such as Architecture, Metropolitan Review, the Chicago Tribune, Remodel, and Inland Architect. Projects have been featured in several press publications such as City Homes, Kid Spaces, and Home by Design, and on the HGTV “Before and After” series. Morgante-Wilson projects have been exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, The Chicago Architectural Foundation, and the Chicago Athanaem.

Beginning its third decade, the firm’s commitment to community, the profession, to civic improvement and academic endeavors is unwavering. In addition to serving several universities and philanthropic concerns, Morgante-Wilson’s work with the City of Chicago, Village of Wilmette, and many community organizations has initiated and maintained development standards and guidelines, and reflects the far-reaching impact of architecture.