Eric Pepa
Eric Pepa originally founded Perihelion, Ltd. Architects in Elgin, Illinois, in 1998. Eric’s love of artistic expression and desire to see architecture raised to a higher level in both commercial and residential development were the guiding forces behind Perihelion’s growth and success.
Prior to founding the firm, Eric was a project architect forover six years in the Chicago area, overseeing large residential and commercial projects.
Over the years, Eric has served as an adjunct faculty member for the School of the Art Institute of Chicago as well as Judson College School of Architecture. He is actively involved in preservation and revitalization efforts in the City of Elgin, Illinois, serving on Elgin’s Heritage Commission and as co-chair of the Downtown Neighborhood Association Design Committee.
Eric received both his Bachelor’s degree in Communications and his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has broad interests in historic preservation, philosophy, the arts and sciences, and town planning. A lifelong artist, Eric is especially adept at being able to sit with a clientat their site, review their “wish list” and sketch out creative, intriguing solutions to any architectural challenge.
CERTIFICATIONS:
- Professional Architectural Registration, State of Illinois 1994
- Professional Architectural Registration, State of Wisconsin 2006
EDUCATION:
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Bachelor of Science, Communications / Advertising, 1988
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Master of Architecture, Design Option 1993
PRIOR PERSONAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
- Verizon Advanced Technology & Education Center, New York, NY 1995
- Ameritech Corporate Headquarters, 11th and 12th floor renovation 1994
- 12,000sf Single Family Residence, Long Grove, IL 1996
- Lee Elementary School- overall renovation of school, Chicago, IL 1993
- Chicago Public Schools- Assessment team for $500 million bond issue, 1995
- Immanuel Lutheran Church, New Church and facilities, Freeport, IL 1991
- University of the Nations- involved in master planning of international missionary university campuses in Togo, Belize, Tonga, Kona, Hawaii 1990 to 1993
RELATED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
- Elgin Heritage Commission, Vice Chairman
- Elgin Comprehensive Plan Commission, Member
- Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce, Business Recruitment Committee, Chair
- Downtown Neighborhood Association, Design Committee Co-Chair
- Downtown Neighborhood Association, Board of Directors
- Adjunct Faculty (former), School of the Art Institute of Chicago
- Adjunct Faculty (former), Judson College, Architecture Department
- International Trolley Tour 2006
AWARDS:
- 2005 Illinois Main Street Award for renovation / design- Demi and Cooper Advertising renovation of former Elks Lodge
- 2006 Illinois Main Street Award (DNA Design Committee)- Block Walk Report