MONIKA E BENITEZ, ALA
JNKA Associate, Monika Benitez, has extensive experience in project management from visioning, programming and Master Planning through design, construction documentation and construction administration for a variety of religious, educational and senior living projects. Strong leadership, communication, problem solving and organizational abilities allow Monika to effectively manage diverse teams in a collaborative project environment completing projects on time and budget. Monika’s strong design skills translate beyond architecture into space planning, interior and landscape design, graphic and web design, and photography. Her technical expertise in detailing and code compliance allows for a comprehensive project approach that synthesizes client requirements into innovative architectural solutions. Monika was inspired to join the firm after developing a student design for Friendship Village Center, a contemporary worship facility as a student of Tom Jaeger’s at the University of Illinois.
EDUCATION
Masters of Architecture with Honors
University of Illinois at Chicago
1998
Bachelor of Architecture
with High Distinction in Design
University of Illinois at Chicago
1997
REGISTRATION
Licensed Architect – State of Illinois
Registered Energy Professional
City of Chicago
REGISTRATION AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Association of Licensed Architects (ALA)
RECENT PROJECTS
Divine Mercy Senior Living, Springfield
Trinity High School, River Forest
St. Edmund Parish, Oak Park
St. Giles Parish, Oak Park
Holy Family Villa Skilled Nursing Facility, Palos Park
Holy Name Cathedral Courtyard, Chicago
Holy Name Rectory, Chicago
Men’s Dormitory at Casa Jesus, Chicago
Immaculate Conception/St. Joseph School, Chicago
St. Joseph Parish Center, Chicago
St. Mary of the Woods Parish, Chicago
The Cardinal Meyer Center, Archdiocese of Chicago, Chicago, IL