Ross Barney Architects dedicates their practice to the design of “noble” projects — those that are important to daily life and require innovative interventions. After 40 years of success, and numerous seminal civic projects including Chicago’s Riverwalk, Ross Barney Architects needed a refresh to their identity and web presence in recognition of being awarded the 2021 Cooper Hewitt National Design Award for Architecture and Interior Design.

We created a simple identity system that is modern and organic, celebrating rbarc’s focus on human-centered architecture. The new website is designed to tell rich stories and celebrate the process behind each project in the studio’s portfolio.