Regional Director, Ware Malcomb
Mark Schwamel, FAIA is Director and Office Leader for Ware Malcomb’s downtown Chicago Office. Mark is a planner and director with over 20+ years of experience driving clients and teams to discover optimal strategic solutions, cutting edge design and transformational experiences. Mark specializes in mixed-use, multifamily, and commercial projects by creating user-focused environments while delivering projects that raise his client’s profile and brand, unlocking their ultimate potential.
Mark was honored with AIA’s highest award when he was elevated in 2022 to the AIA College of Fellows. Mark is requested time and again to lecture on architecture and serve on local and national design jury’s, most recently serving as Chair on the National AIA Interior Design jury in 2025. Mark has been honored with the National AIA Young Architect award in 2014 and was selected to the 2013 class of ’40 under 40’ by Business Design and Construction (BD+C) Magazine.
