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Trusted Engineering and Architecture Solutions Nationwide
Founded in 1890, Fwai Architects is a nationally recognized engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with over 600 employees dedicated to delivering forward-thinking design solutions. Our century-long legacy is built on collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to solving complex challenges for clients across diverse industries. We prioritize client needs by assembling multidisciplinary teams that integrate expertise in engineering, architecture, and commissioning to ensure projects perform as promised from day one. Recognized in industry rankings such as Engineering News-Record and Architectural Record, our work spans sectors including healthcare, education, municipal infrastructure, and renewable energy.

With offices nationwide, we combine local insights with national resources to create sustainable, high-impact solutions tailored to each client's unique requirements. Our accolades reflect a steadfast dedication to excellence, including LEED certifications and pioneering net-zero energy projects like the Pueblo Community Health Center. By focusing on practical outcomes rather than ego-driven designs, we foster long-term relationships with clients who value reliability, transparency, and measurable results.
Services
Engineering Architecture Surveying Commissioning Asset Management Land Development Structural Engineering Municipal Projects Transportation Water Management
Highlights and features
  • We have over 130 years of experience in engineering and architecture.
  • Our team of 600 experts delivers nationwide projects with local insights.
  • We offer LEED-certified and net-zero energy design expertise.
  • Our work has earned recognition in top industry rankings like ENR Top 500.
  • We prioritize client success through customized, multidisciplinary solutions.
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Services
Engineering
Our engineering services encompass mechanical, electrical, structural, and municipal infrastructure projects. We specialize in delivering code-compliant, sustainable solutions for sectors like healthcare, education, and renewable energy. With expertise in subsurface utility engineering and transportation systems, we ensure projects meet performance standards while addressing community needs.
Architecture
We provide full-cycle architectural design for commercial, healthcare, and educational facilities. Our approach integrates functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability, exemplified by projects like the LEED Gold-certified Western Colorado University engineering school. We focus on creating spaces that enhance user experience while aligning with client goals.
Commissioning
Our commissioning services verify building systems perform as designed through processes like BECx, MBCx, and retro-commissioning. We ensure optimal efficiency for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, reducing operational costs while extending asset lifespans for clients in federal, healthcare, and education sectors.
Surveying
We offer topographic, boundary, and construction surveying services to support infrastructure and development projects. Our team uses advanced technology to deliver precise data for site planning, stormwater management, and compliance with municipal regulations across diverse terrains.
Asset Management
Our asset management solutions optimize the lifecycle of built environments through condition assessments, maintenance planning, and digital tools. We help clients prioritize investments, reduce downtime, and extend the usability of critical infrastructure like schools, hospitals, and municipal buildings.
People
Lisa Meehling
Office Contact
Lisa Meehling serves as the primary contact for the Belleville, IL office, coordinating client communications and project logistics for Fwai Architects's engineering and architecture services.
Neil Finlen
PE
Neil Finlen, a licensed Professional Engineer, leads projects in Bloomington and Normal, IL, focusing on municipal infrastructure and transportation systems with over 25 years of regional expertise.
Ryan Uebinger
PE
Ryan Uebinger, a Professional Engineer in Champaign, IL, specializes in structural design and land development projects, leveraging technical precision to meet client needs in the Midwest region.
John Stryker
AIA
John Stryker, an American Institute of Architects member in Chicago, directs architectural projects emphasizing sustainable design and compliance with urban planning standards for commercial and institutional clients.
Anthony Jansen
PE
Anthony Jansen, a licensed engineer in Effingham, IL, focuses on municipal and transportation infrastructure, delivering solutions that balance functionality with budgetary constraints for public-sector clients.
Questions
What services does Farnsworth Group offer?
We provide engineering, architecture, surveying, and commissioning services for sectors including healthcare, education, municipal infrastructure, and renewable energy.
Do you specialize in sustainable design?
Yes, we prioritize LEED-certified and net-zero energy solutions, exemplified by projects like the Pueblo Community Health Center.
Where are your offices located?
We have offices in Illinois, Colorado, Arizona, Missouri, Georgia, Texas, and other states to serve clients nationwide.
How long has Farnsworth Group been in business?
Founded in 1890, we have over 130 years of experience delivering engineering and architectural solutions.
Can you handle large-scale infrastructure projects?
Yes, our multidisciplinary teams manage complex projects like stormwater systems, transportation networks, and healthcare facilities.
Do you offer commissioning services?
Yes, we provide building enclosure commissioning, retro-commissioning, and monitoring-based solutions to optimize system performance.