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Sophie Bidek
Partner,
Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture
Sophie Bidek established herself early in her career as a strong leader and design visionary on complicated programmatic projects directing multi-disciplinary development teams. Sophie is an adept problem solver on complex adaptive-reuse projects and cutting-edge new structures.
At the design helm of record-setting projects such as One Chicago Square, a 2.2M SF, mixed-use, multi-tower development that will be the city’s 6th tallest skyscraper; No. 9 Walton, an ultra-luxury condominium tower with the most $3M+ sales in Chicago; and Nashville Warehouse Co., a mixed-use commercial and residential development that is the city's first large-scale mass timber structure. Sophie leads each project team from entitlement through to construction.
As a Partner, Sophie leads the project team from entitlement through to construction; provides design strategy and project oversight; and serves as the client’s key contact. Bidek is also a leader outside HPA, she is the current President of Crew Chicago and committed to mentoring young designers and advancing commercial real estate by promoting the advancement of women.
At the design helm of record-setting projects such as One Chicago Square, a 2.2M SF, mixed-use, multi-tower development that will be the city’s 6th tallest skyscraper; No. 9 Walton, an ultra-luxury condominium tower with the most $3M+ sales in Chicago; and Nashville Warehouse Co., a mixed-use commercial and residential development that is the city's first large-scale mass timber structure. Sophie leads each project team from entitlement through to construction.
As a Partner, Sophie leads the project team from entitlement through to construction; provides design strategy and project oversight; and serves as the client’s key contact. Bidek is also a leader outside HPA, she is the current President of Crew Chicago and committed to mentoring young designers and advancing commercial real estate by promoting the advancement of women.
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