Jose Luis de la Fuente
Principal
José Luis de la Fuente is the Principal responsible for Design at STL Architects. José Luis provides firm-wide design direction and assures proper implementation of the vision through production. José Luis joined STL in 1998 after leading an award winning design team in Madrid, Spain and spending two years at Skidmore Owings & Merrill in Chicago as a project designer.
With 15 years of experience spent on both sides of the Atlantic José Luis’ strong design skills have helped distinguish STL as one of the leading design firms in Chicago. José Luis works intensely in the first steps of a project paying close attention to the client’s needs and articulating program, budget and schedule to create a compelling architectural response. His uncompromising attention to detail and commitment to the production of high quality architecture have rendered great relationships with clients such as Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the University of Illinois at Chicago or the Episcopal Archdiocese of Chicago.
Always looking to be involved in creative endeavors José Luis won the 2001 prestigious Chicago Jeff Award for the scenic design of the theatrical production of the Art of Dining. A devoted urban dweller he lives with his wife and two children in Chicago.
Jose Luis de la Fuente can be reached via telephone at 312.644.9850 x223