Rob Oppenborn

Senior Project Architect
AIA, LEED AP
Each space is like a puzzle, and it is fun trying to make everything fit within the given parameters. It is interesting seeing many different plans for a single space.
  • Where did you go to school?
    University of Notre Dame
  • Describe Whitney in one word.
    Inspirational
  • How would your co-workers describe you?
    Approachable and knowledgeable team member.
  • What gets your creativity flowing?
    Seeing a cool stained glass or woodworking piece and thinking about what else can be created.
  • If you were a design material what would you be and why?
    Wood - it can be used in many different ways with each piece being unique.
  • What do you consider a “must see” landmark in Chicago?
    The Robie House
  • What is the best piece of advice you’ve gotten at work?:
    The most expensive space is vacant space.
  • Where did you go to school?
    University of Notre Dame
  • Describe Whitney in one word.
    Inspirational
  • How would your co-workers describe you?
    Approachable and knowledgeable team member.
  • What gets your creativity flowing?
    Seeing a cool stained glass or woodworking piece and thinking about what else can be created.
  • If you were a design material what would you be and why?
    Wood - it can be used in many different ways with each piece being unique.
  • What do you consider a “must see” landmark in Chicago?
    The Robie House
  • What is the best piece of advice you’ve gotten at work?:
    The most expensive space is vacant space.