Ross Barney Architects

Ross Barney Architects’ Foglia Center in Illinois Brings Thoughtful Design to Industrial Spaces

jim@jamesgauer.com (James Gauer) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:46:23 -0500

At the workforce training–focused McHenry County College, a new hub for technology and innovation features labs for welding, CNC fabrication, HVAC, and more.

RECORD Returns to MIT for Second Annual Sustainability in Practice Conference

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:25:24 -0400

Climate-responsive design, circular construction, and PV-topped fast-food franchises were among the topics of conversation at the April 17th event.

NASA's Hyper-Functional Research Laboratory Balances Form and Efficiency

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:07:00 -0400

Ross Barney Architects juggles ambitious environmental goals and stringent technical requirements for a NASA facility.

DESIGN:ED Podcast: Carol Ross Barney

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Carol Ross Barney joins the podcast to discuss receiving the 2023 AIA Gold Medal, designing the Chicago Riverwalk and the Oklahoma City federal Building, and the role of mentorship in her career.

Chicago Architect Carol Ross Barney Wins 2023 AIA Gold Medal

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The first living woman to receive the organization's highest honor as an individual, Ross Barney is known for her public works, including infrastructure and transportation projects.

Architectural Record’s 2022 Women in Architecture Awards Look to the Future

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This year’s awards spotlight six honorees focusing on design solutions—from infrastructure to preservation strategies to sustainable materials—that address structural inequality and the climate crisis.

Come Celebrate Women in Architecture at RECORD's Design Leadership Awards in New York Tonight

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400

It’s not too late to join the ceremony and reception honoring six design leaders.

Architectural Record's 2022 Women in Architecture Award Winners

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Now in its 9th year, the annual award recognizes women who lead and inspire in architectural practice and beyond.

Carol Ross Barney on Designing Chicago’s DuSable Park

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

One of Chicago’s most prominent architects, Ross Barney has shaped public spaces from the Riverwalk to transit stations across the city.

Interview with Carol Ross Barney

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The architect speaks with RECORD after being awarded the 2021 National Design Award from Cooper Hewitt.

McDonald’s Flagship by Ross Barney Architects

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Proving less is more, Carol Ross Barney's firm aims for net zero with a fast food flagship in Disney World.

McDonald's by Ross Barney Architects

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

A firm makes over a popular, mid-century McDonald's in Chicago by designing a glass cube to reflect the new way its customers shop.

Belmont Blue Line Station by Ross Barney Architects

Sat, 01 Apr 2017 08:00:00 -0400

An old Chicago station serving 1.8 million subway and bus riders each year is soon to receive a $15 million makeover.