A modern, colorful learning space features cozy seating, vibrant decor, and large windows, creating an inviting atmosphere for students.

A modern, colorful library space features cozy seating and playful lighting, inviting children to read and engage in group activities.

Creating Safe, Inspiring Learning Environments in Illinois

For decades, FGM Architects has partnered with school districts throughout Illinois to create learning environments that support student achievement and strengthen communities. Drawing on deep educational expertise and a legacy of service, FGMA designs adaptable, high-performing facilities that enhance learning, maximize resources and deliver lasting value for future generations.

Featured Projects

Aerial view of a school complex featuring a football field, tennis courts, and nearby athletic fields, surrounded by residential areas.

OPRF Track and Field

A modern kitchen with a large countertop, two people seated, and a chef preparing food, complemented by screens showing cooking techniques.

Community High School District 155 Capital Improvements

A modern classroom features wooden paneling, bright lighting, and students engaged in activities at desks and collaborative spaces.

Chelsea Intermediate School

Project Types

CTE

Athletics

Performing Arts

Early Childhood + Outdoor Learning

STEM/STEAM/Arts Labs

Next Generation Learning Guiding Principles

“Next Generation Learning is a measurable, research-based response to how students actually learn today.” Next Generation Learning is a response — grounded in research, pedagogy and lived experience — to the way learning is accessed, delivered and experienced in the 21st century. The Next Generation Learning Guiding Principles emerged from decades of work designing, studying and evaluating PK–12 learning environments across diverse communities. These principles offer a measurable, sustained framework for aligning educational vision with physical space.

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Featured Clients

OPRF Project 1

OPRF Track and Field

Community High School District 155

Glenview School District

Springman Middle School

River Trails Middle School STEAM Lab

Prairie Trails Early Learning Center

Queen Bee District Operations Center

Chelsea Intermediate School

A bright basketball court hosts young players practicing, with some shooting hoops and others engaging in drills, surrounded by a modern gym setting.

Alyson Sternquist, AIA, LEED AP BD+C | Principal, Vice President

Alyson partners with PK-12 school districts to turn educational visions into successful projects, balancing design goals with budget, schedule and long-term value. Through thoughtful coordination and a commitment to client service, she helps guide projects from planning through occupancy, ensuring learning communities are supported every step of the way.

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Alyson Sternquist, Vice President and Principal at FGM Architects; A woman with long brown hair and a warm smile, dressed in a black turtleneck, is pictured in a bright, modern setting.

Troy Kerr, AIA, LEED AP, CDT | Principal, Vice President

Troy helps PK-12 school districts bring complex projects to life, from early visioning through design and construction. With experience in renovations, additions, new facilities and multi-site initiatives, he combines strong project management with a relationship-driven approach that supports clients for the long term

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