STR Partners is a full-service architectural firm led by three principals and staffed by more than 50 talented design professionals. Founded in 1969, our firm designs K-12 public and private schools, universities and colleges, and corporate and municipal buildings for clients large and small. ENR consistently ranks STR among the top 100 firms in the Midwest, and our work is recognized by industry publications and organizations, including the Illinois Association of School Boards, Association of Licensed Architects, Learning by Design magazine, and the American Institute of Architects Chicago.
Our firm’s mission statement — ENHANCING NOW, ENVISIONING FUTURES — is what we stand for and believe in. ENHANCING NOW: We help you to make the most of your current facilities, through facility utilization and energy efficiency, as well as maintaining sound, healthy environments for students. ENVISIONING FUTURES: We are a leader in helping educators create environments that facilitate delivering quality 21st century education.