Joan Craig is the principal of Craig & Company, the acclaimed architecture and design firm with studios in New York and Chicago. Founded in 2018, the practice is the culmination of Joan’s lifelong inquiry into the intersection of architecture, interiors and the decorative arts. Guided by a design vision that is classic yet inventive, studied yet relaxed, Craig & Company’s architects and designers collaborate to create a singular vision tailored to each project’s character and place. Recent projects include the restoration of a Chicago landmark, the design of a private New York restaurant, and a master plan for a three-generation family compound in New Hampshire. Guided by a love for the design process and a belief that “curiosity, exploration and literacy are how we develop memorable buildings and spaces,” Joan and her team create timeless, inspired, and comfortable spaces that reflect each unique client. After studying art and architectural history at Wesleyan University and working at Sotheby’s in New York, Joan received her Master of Architecture from Princeton University. She began her architectural career at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and Buttrick, White & Burtis before co-founding the architecture and design practice, Lichten Craig with Kevin Lichten. Joan now divides her time between Craig & Company’s New York and Chicago studios and travels extensively for projects and inspiration. The 2026 Arthur Ross Award recipient for Interior Design, Craig & Company has been also recognized with Acanthus, Arete, and McKim, Mead & White awards from the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art and projects are frequently featured online and in print publications. Joan founded the ICAA Midwest Scholarship Luncheon, now in its fifth year, to support students in pursuing design education. Craig & Company’s debut monograph will be introduced by Rizzoli in September of 2026, On Artistry, celebrating the studio’s projects and collaborations with artists and artisans.
