With more than 15 years of experience, Adam’s work has encompassed large-scale projects and spanned several typologies, including healthcare, civic, mixed-use, and multifamily. In his previous role, Adam built a strong multifamily portfolio, including low, mid, and high-rise developments, in cities across the Midwest and East Coast. Throughout his career, he has developed a keen interest in complex project types, sustainable materials, and efficient building processes, as well as an innate ability to problem-solve while maintaining a strong emphasis on innovative design. He strongly believes in community context and delivering a project that responds to the client’s and end user’s needs, working closely with both entities by taking a realistic and honest approach. 

As Studio Leader, Adam will be responsible for building client relationships to grow the firm’s multifamily and mixed-use portfolio, overseeing projects, managing teams, and delivering meaningful results, with a commitment to build a diverse, innovative, and inclusive team in the Chicago office. 

“I was eager to join the NELSON team and take on the opportunity to establish the firm as a leader in multifamily and mixed-use developments in Chicago and surrounding markets,” says Adam Zingrone. “I look forward to expanding our practice and pursuing more urban infill, high-rise projects in the city’s core.” 

Adam’s notable projects include Domain CityGate in Naperville, Illinois; 360 Market Square in Indianapolis, Indiana; and Eleven33 Apartments  in Oak Park, Illinois. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from University of Illinois - Chicago and a Master’s Degree in Architecture from Boston Architectural College.