John Peronto, managing principal, is the co-office director in Chicago and a leader in innovation in high-rise and mass timber construction, bringing industry-leading expertise to multifamily and commercial projects. As the founding leader of the firm’s Supertall Buildings Community of Practice and past chair of the ASCE/SEI Tall Buildings Committee, he demonstrates global leadership in mid-rise to supertall structures including the 1km+ tall Jeddah Tower under construction, and the worlds tallest completed mass timber building the Ascent. His portfolio in Chicago includes notable projects, including 900 W. Randolph, 917 W. Fulton, 1234 W. Randolph, The Redevelopment of Block 37, One Bennett Park, 110 N. Wacker and the Lakeshore East Cirrus and Cascade Towers.