Emily Barnes

Director, Interior Architecture

Emily is the Director of Interior Architecture at Northworks, bringing over 15 years of experience across luxury residential and hospitality design.

A Chicago native, she holds an M. Arch from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a degree in Interior Architecture from Ohio University. Her background spans five-star hospitality projects overseas and high-end residential interiors, blending refined detailing with a deep understanding of how people live and gather in spaces. Drawn to Northworks for its diverse clients, locations, and opportunities, Emily exercises her expertise in single-family residential design.

Outside the studio, Emily enjoys time with her children, exploring parks, baking, attending dance classes, and picnics around the city.