elle dils
architectural Designer

Elle began as an intern at Dirk Denison Architects in the summer of 2021. Since then, she has graduated with her B.ARCH from Illinois Institute of Technology, where she was awarded the George Danforth Traveling Fellowship and Chicago Women in Architecture Gertrude Lempp Kerbis Prize. One of her core beliefs is that as an architect, you create the background for everyday life, so it’s integral to make sure to design equitably for an in tandem with the community you’re serving.

Elle enjoys fiber arts, especially crochet, and is passionate about its connection to the built world. She is also an avid gardener, with 15+ plants in her apartment.

Selected Projects