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June 24, 2025

America By Design: Architecture (S3E6) Features BEAR Project

America By Design: Architecture

The Rusu-McCartin Boys & Girls Club of Chicago, built by BEAR Construction, was highlighted in season 3, episode 6 of America By Design: Architecture.  The episodes segment, hosted by Jen Masengarb, Executive Director of AIA Chicago, features interviews with Katherine Darnstadt, Founding Principal of LATENT DESIGN, Nicolas Anderson, Principal/Technical Director of LATENT DESIGN and Cody Stambaugh, Senior Project Manager of BEAR Construction. They discuss the project’s development, the challenges faced, the purpose-driven design informed by feedback from a council of Chicago’s youth and how the Club was a collaborative effort of the community.

◾Learn more about the project: Rusu-McCartin Boys & Girls Club of Chicago
◾Watch the full TV episode here: Season 3, Episode 6