I would not recommend anyone to work here - Architect HPA (IL) Employee Review

good onboarding, very friendly, had lots of responsibilities, good office culture

slow work at times, personally not my favorite kind of work

Somehat diverse Chicago based office doing big but not overly complex projects.

This firm focuses primarily on developer-driven, market-rate apartment projects, with limited emphasis on community engagement or volunteer initiatives. The organizational structure is quite segmented, with three distinct teams working on very different project types. As a result, the range of projects showcased on the website doesn't necessarily reflect what any one employee will be exposed to. Leadership and HR (particularly Mirna) tend to micromanage, which can create a challenging working environment. Despite the firm's recent growth and influx of new work, much of the production is carried by interns and junior staff, which may contribute to a sense of burnout and limited upward mentorship.