This valuable episode is about how buildings get done, tips from the top with John Hanna. The whole idea of Legends is about people who have made great contributions. I have interviewed many people, many are full of personality and flamboyant as they are salespeople like myself. This episode is different. Sure, design in architecture is eye catching and we see it first. This is more about the business, chock full of dull yet critical elements and processes that go into creating and building real estate projects.

When you do something very well, it is by design, no pun intended. You really don't want a lot of drama in creating your plans, and certainly not when you are doing the work. John is very low key about this process, because he does it daily and knows it very well. He actually takes phone calls from his customers, (and others) and gives them direct answers they can count on. What gets built is going to affect the area and people daily, so getting this right is critical for everyone. John is serious and his results show.

Chicago has great architecture from its beginning to today, and many developments and buildings today are changing the face of areas everywhere. Also, type of use has become an issue on its own, like data centers, and zoning can bee challenging often. All of these challenges are part of the solution if it is to be successful.

Combining the business with the people is where John is at his best. He is direct and no nonsense and his clients love it. You can tell by the number and length of his many relationships.

Lastly, in a day of high tech taking the helm in industries, John’s firm, Hannah Architects Inc. always puts pencil to paper for the design drawings of the firm. A detail that sets a course for success. A detail that sets Hannah Architects apart. If you need a top pro, John is there, just call.