Mr. Rankin founded Stephen Rankin Associates in 1987, having previously established himself as a Principal Designer in Chicago with A. Epstein and Sons, Inc. and as an Associate Partner with Skidmore Ownings & Merrill, working in the Chicago, San Francisco, Tehran, Lima, and Boston Offices.
He is responsible for the design and project management of SRA's projects, which include a broad range of building types including award winning educational, commercial office, medical office & hospital, industrial, retail, and multi-family residential.
He has extensive experience and expertise in urban design, master planning, site planning, programing, and also with multiple project delivery modes including design-bid-build, design-build, and fast tract construction.
Cornell University
1971 — Bachelor of Architecture
American Institute of Architects Corporate Member
American Institute of Architects
NCARB
State of Illinois (primary)
| Stephen Rankin Associates | Principal | 1987–current | Chicago, IL |
| Green Hiltscher Shapiro, Ltd. | Associate Principal | 1986 | Chicago, IL |
| A. Epstein and Sons, Inc. | Principal Designer | 1984–1985 | Chicago, IL |
| Skidmore Owings & Merrill | Associate Partner | 1974–1983 | Multiple |
| Albert Mangones et Associes | Architect | 1972–1973 | Port-au-Prince |
Mr. Hirami joined Stephen Rankin Associates in 1987. His background includes projects in health care, retail, office, educational, residential and industrial facilities. He is responsible for the daily operation of the office and is Vice President of the firm. Brian is responsible for the overall technical quality of projects designed in the office. This includes setting standards for engineering coordination, construction document production, specification writing, and construction administration. Mr. Hirami has lead A/E teams, including the owner's consultants, in design-bid-build, design-build and other project delivery methods. His leadership ensures excellence in documentation and field observation. He is also a registered energy professional and self-certified architect with the City of Chicago.
University of Michigan
1985 — Master of Architecture
1983 — Bachelor of Science
American Institute of Architects Corporate Member
American Institute of Architects
NCARB
States of Illinois and Texas
| Stephen Rankin Associates | Associate | 1987–current | Chicago, IL |
| Green Hiltscher Shapiro, Ltd. | Graduate Architect | 1985–1987 | Chicago, IL |
| Balta Associates | Graduate Architect | 1985 | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Albert Kahn Associates | Intern Architect | 1984 | Detroit, MI |
Mr. Okugawa joined Stephen Rankin Associates in 2000. He is responsible for design and coordination of a large variety of project types which include health care, retail, office, educational, residential and industrial facilities. He has worked closely with clients, interior designers, contractors and subconsultants; provided construction documentation, and provided construction administration services. His experience ensures excellence in design and documentation. He is also LEED AP certified (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design).
Illinois Institute of Technology
2002 — Master of Architecture
Tama Art University, Tokyo, Japan
1995 — Bachelor of Art & Architecture
| Stephen Rankin Associates | Graduate Architect | 2000–current | Chicago, IL |
| CAST | Assistant Casting Designer | 1995–1996 | Shizuoka, Japan |
| ASTAIR | Assistant Sign Designer | 1992–1994 | Tokyo, Japan |
| OHI | Assistant Sawmill Machine Designer | Summer 1991 | Shizuoka, Japan |
Ms. Manolakas joined Stephen Rankin Associates in 1991. Tia is responsible for design and coordination of a large variety of project types which include medical buildings and tenant build-outs, office buildings, school renovations, residential and industrial facilities. She has worked closely with clients, contractors and subconsultants; provided construction documentation and provided construction administration services. Her experience ensures excellence in design, documentation quality and client relationships.
University of Michigan
1991 — Master of Architecture
1989 — Bachelor of Science
American Institute of Architects
State of Illinois
| Stephen Rankin Associates | Architect | 1995–current | Chicago, IL |
| Stephen Rankin Associates | Intern | 1991–1994 | Chicago, IL |
| Hobbs + Black Associates, Inc. | Graduate Architect | 1986–1989 | Ann Arbor, MI |
Mr. Salud joined Stephen Rankin Associates in 1994. His background includes a considerable amount of planning and technical experience with a large variety of project types, which include medical, retail, office, educational, residential and industrial facilities. Michael is responsible for design and coordination with clients, contractors and subconsultants, construction document production, and construction administration. His experience ensures excellence in design, documentation quality and client relationships.
University of Illinois at Chicago
1994 — Bachelor of Architecture
American Institute of Architects
State of Illinois
| Stephen Rankin Associates | Architect | 1994–current | Chicago, IL |
| United Display Company | Exhibition Designer & Graphic Assistant |
1992–1994 | Chicago, IL |
| U of I Maintenance Department | Intern Architect | 1991–1992 | Chicago, IL |