Chris Enck

Chris Enck is a Lecturer at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago specializing in architectural facade restoration with expertise in historic masonry and terra cotta conservation. He focuses on developing innovative preservation solutions to extend the lifespan of historic structures while preventing demolition.

His professional interests center on:

• Historic building material conservation
• Structural problem investigation in heritage structures
• Unconventional restoration methodologies
• Adaptive reuse of culturally significant buildings
• Documentation of endangered architectural elements

Notable recognitions include:

• Landmarks Illinois Influencer (2025)
• City of Urbana Preservation Award for Joseph Royer House Restoration (2021)
• Village of Wilmette Preservation Award for James Irving House Project (2016)

Enck actively contributes to preservation policy through committee work with Landmarks Illinois Skyline Council, Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission, and the Walter Burley Griffin Society of America. His project portfolio demonstrates extensive hands-on experience with building relocations, material documentation, and restoration of Chicago-area landmarks including the James Irving House and Elmhurst Art Museum's McCormick House.