EWP Architects Unveils Chronicle, a Studio Dedicated to Narrative-Rich Interior Design in Chicago

Specializing in immersive, experience-driven interiors, Chronicle merges architectural precision with a deep understanding of the human experience

CHICAGO, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EWP Architects, a leading architecture and interior design firm recognized for its innovative, client-focused approach, today announced the launch of Chronicle, a new design studio dedicated to crafting immersive, story-driven interior environments. Based in Chicago, Chronicle builds on EWP Architects' decades of architectural and design expertise.

"Chronicle represents the next chapter in our design evolution – one that's deeply personal and focused on the human experience of space. We've always believed that great architecture is more than what you see; it's how a place makes you feel. Chronicle allows us to explore that idea in new ways, bringing narrative, craft and a highly collaborative process to every interior we design." Brett Polich, AIA, Managing Principal of EWP Architects.

Chronicle is led by long-time collaborators Brett Polich, AIA, Managing Principal; Kelly Castellano, AIA, Principal; and Jessica Reuther, NCIDQ, Director of Design – all of whom share a deep commitment to human-centered design. Chronicle will specialize in the following hospitality spaces and experiences, ensuring every project – from concept to completion – feels as purposeful as they are beautiful:

• Lobbies
• Amenity Spaces
• Cafés
• Clubs
• Retail
• Wellness Environments

Chronicle's launch portfolio includes projects in Chicago and beyond, each designed to move and support people physically, emotionally and experientially. From the way light interacts with texture to the flow of movement through a space, Chronicle creates environments that resonate long after you've left the room.

"Every project begins with listening – understanding the people, stories and aspirations that will shape the space. Chronicle is about translating those stories into design experiences that are both beautiful and deeply resonant. We obsess over the details – not as decoration, but because they have the power to transform how people connect, work and live within a space." Jessica Reuther, NCIDQ, Director of Design, Chronicle.

The new studio will operate under the EWP Architects umbrella, maintaining close collaboration with the firm's architectural team while offering clients a specialized, high-touch design experience. For more information about Chronicle, its philosophy, and its work, visit https://chronicledesign.com/.

About Chronicle: Chronicle is a design studio built by long-time collaborators who believe that architecture isn't just something you look at, it's something you move through, respond to and remember. Every shift in light, sound, texture, or form shapes how people feel. That's where our work begins. We specialize in interior environments that tell meaningful stories. Lobbies, cafés, clubs, amenity spaces, retail, and wellness environments. We partner with developers, operators and brand owners to design spaces that don't just function well, but feel intentional and alive. Our process starts with a conversation about what matters. We listen closely, clarify what the space needs to say, and align every material, layout, and detail with that purpose. Nothing is arbitrary. Everything supports the story.

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