Dirk Denison

Dirk Denison is a Professor and Director of the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP) at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) College of Architecture. With over 30 years of experience, he emphasizes urban context, campus redevelopment, and client-driven architecture. His roles include Supervising Campus Architect, overseeing projects like McCormick Student Village and the 2023 award-winning renovation of Bailey Hall.

Research focuses on revitalizing Chicago’s 35th Street Corridor and IIT’s campus spaces. He leads the biennial MCHAP, recognizing outstanding architectural works in the Americas. His work integrates academic and professional practice through his firm, Dirk Denison Architects, and courses like Advanced Architecture Studios and MCHAP Seminars.

• Affiliations: IIT College of Architecture, MCHAP Director
• Awards: 2023 ENR Midwest Regional Award

Publications include Dirk Denison 10 Houses (2018), emphasizing client collaboration as foundational to architecture.