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Kenneth M. Itle

Associate Principal

 
Experience

Kenneth Itle specializes in architectural preservation. His experience includes condition surveys, preparation of repair drawings and specifications, and construction observation for brick and stone masonry, roofing, plaster, windows, and plaza systems. Mr. Itle also works on Historic Structures Reports, Cultural Landscape Reports, and architectural historical surveys of rural and urban districts.

In addition to his historic preservation work, Mr. Itle has experience in the investigation and repair of water leakage in building envelopes. His work includes water infiltration testing of masonry, curtain wall, and metal panel systems. Mr. Itle also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Evanston History Center, which owns and manages the National Historic Landmark Charles Gates Dawes house in Evanston, Illinois.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
  • GlaxoSmithKline Elion Hitchings Facility - Research Triangle Park, NC: Building cladding investigation and documentation of distress locations
  • Hotel Florence - Chicago, IL: Construction administration during brick masonry, roofing, and wood window restoration
  • Pullman State Historic Site - Chicago, IL
  • Illinois State Capitol - Springfield: Investigation and construction documents for reconstruction of art glass skylight
  • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - Washington, D.C.: Construction documents and construction observation for exterior lighting upgrade
  • Johnson Square Business Center - Savannah, GA: Terra cotta facade investigation and repair document preparation
  • Nicodemus National Historic Site - Nicodemus, KS: Historic Structures Report
  • University of Chicago - IL: Repair study for historic windows and preservation guidelines for modern landmarks
  • Will County Rural Structures Survey - Will County, IL: Architectural historical survey of farmsteads and related sites
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - Madison: Full-time construction observation during repairs to granite facade
  • Wyoming Monuments Study: Conservation study and recommendations for twenty-six monuments
Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Architects
Association for Preservation Technology International
International Council of Monuments and Sites, U.S. Committee
U.S. Green Building Council

Registrations

Architect in IL and TX
LEED Accredited Professional
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science, Architectural Studies, 1998
Master of Architecture, Preservation, 2000