HI I'M Connor
x Connor Amundson
Professional - BIM Manager + Job Captain (Fentress Architects)
Education - Illinois Institute of Technology (BArch) 2022
Specialty - Computational Design & Sustainable Engineering
Research - Parametric Design & Program Development
Connor Amundson is a creative designer with a specialty in advanced computational design with a wide range of applications. He studied architecture at the world-renowned Illinois Institute of Technology in (Chicago, IL), receiving Institutional merit and graduating with academic honors. While receiving his undergraduate, Connor collaborated with numerous companies and well-known designers including IKEA and Wiel Arets. Further finding a passion for sustainability through computer-generated modeling, taking classes in both coding languages and AI topic areas.
Along with his studies, Connor has worked on multiple publications including a series with Design Boom and Flux Architecture based in (Munich, Germany). Receiving Design Awards from the Institute of Design at the Kaplan Institute, IIT School of Architecture, and Armour College of Engineering for topics in innovation, sustainability, and exceptional design in user interfaces.
When he isn’t glued to his computer screen, he enjoys being immersed in nature and spending time with friends and family. A long-time animal person, he especially enjoys spending time on adventures with his dog and being more involved in the community, including being a volunteer for organizations like PAWS Chicago. Even going as far as designing a dog house for his favorite furry friend.
x Awards
- 2022 Dwight T. Black Studio Award (IIT, Chicago, IL)
- 2022 Open House Feature Project (IIT, Chicago, IL)
- 2022 Institute of Design Innovation In Design Award (IIT, Chicago, IL)
- 2021 Innovation Day Honorable Mention (IIT, Chicago, IL)
- 2021 Studio Model Competition Recipient (IIT, Chicago, IL)
- 2021 AIA Chicago Student Award (Chicago, IL)
- 2021 Open House Award (IIT, Chicago, IL)
- 2020 Open House Feature Project (IIT, Chicago, IL)
- 2019 Farnsworth Competition (Elgin, IL)
- 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Dean's List (IIT, Chicago, IL)
- 2018 Berlin School Without Classrooms Honorable Mention (Berlin, GR)
- 2017 Grove House Competition Placement (Virginia)
- 2015 Canal Street Triangle Competition Finalist (New York City, NY)
- 2013 Chicago Pocket Park Honorable Mention (Chicago, IL)
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- BIM Manager for a range of projects from micro-residential to large aviation projects
- Job Captain managing design and project admin teams large and small with a diverse set of backgrounds and related experience
- BIM & Program consultant helping develop individual's knowledge and team organization
- Web Designer assisting in design, scripting, and managing websites for small and developing brands
- Freelance animator with a specialty in videography and brand identity through digital artwork
- Product Designer with an emphasis on minimal and sustainable products and related packaging
x Publications
2022 "Nordic Precedent" Leslie Johnson
2022 "How to (Bar Manual)" Design Boom
2021 "Suburban Villa" Wiel Arets
2021 "Flux Architecture" Martin Klaeschen
