Michael leads the Chicago Retail/Mixed-Use Studio and is a member of the firm’s National Retail Team. Michael has an extensive design portfolio of domestic and international experience.He is a highly motivated professional with a keen grasp of entertainment, hospitality, mixed-use, and retail projects. As a member of the National Retail Team, he collaborates with DLR Group business development professionals and retail experts to meet the needs of developers and retail brands in markets across the country and overseas.DLR Group is an integrated design firm providing architecture, engineering, planning, interior design, and building optimization from offices coast-to-coast and in China. Core areas of design expertise include Civic, Courts, Detention, Energy Services, Higher Education, Hospitality, K-12 Education, Retail, Sports, and Workplace. Our promise is to elevate the human experience through design. This promise inspires sustainable design for a diverse group of public and private sector clients; local communities; and our planet. DLR Group fully supports the initiatives and goals of the 2030 Challenge and is an initial signatory to the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Michael Schwindenhammer’s project experience is centered on a variety of project types including retail, residential and mixed-use entertainment environments. Michael is one of RTKL’s most sought-after young designers and is a favorite amongst RTKL’s clientele for his design expertise, thoroughness, and ability to synthesize complex design issues.