Aleks Forystek Studio is a Chicago-land based design practice committed to destabilizing the familiar. Our design process is rooted in a critical examination of the everyday, seeking to unveil the latent potential within ordinary objects. Through a rigorous methodology of observation and interaction, the studio investigates the phenomenological qualities of these objects, exploring their behavioral patterns and spatial implications.

By transgressing the boundaries of art, architecture, and design, the studio constructs environments that are both functional and experiential. Our work is characterized by a radical departure from conventional material and structural norms, inviting users to engage in a dynamic and transformative spatial dialogue

Awards, Competitions and Publications

2018 - University of Illinois Chicago - Faculty Choice Award - Best Undergraduate Project

2019 - University of Illinois Chicago - Faculty Choice Award - Best Undergraduate Project

2020 - KoozArch Magazine - Project Publication and Interview

2021 - University of Illinois Chicago - Pella Fellowship Prize for Best Undergraduate Project

2021 - AIA Chicago Foundation 2021 - Student Design Competition Nominee

2022 - Archisource - Drawing of The Year - Publication

2023 - Archisource - Drawing of The Year - Publication

2024 - IFDA 2024 - International Furniture Design Competition

2024 - Volume Zero - Tiny House International Competition

2024 - Archiol - Zero Emission Wonders - Off The Grid Design

2024 - The Architect’s Chair International Design Competition - Honorable Mention and Publication