About Our Founder: George Gazis

George Gazis established this firm, building upon over 45 years of distinguished experience in structural engineering. His profound expertise, unwavering vision, and steadfast commitment to core values such as integrity, precision, and meticulous attention to detail laid the robust foundation for everything we do. This dedication to excellence ensured every project bore the mark of quality and reliability. These enduring principles, instilled from the very beginning, continue to guide our work and define our commitment to excellence today, inspiring every design and solution we provide.

As the owner of a family business founded with his father, Dr. Nikolaos Gazis proudly continues a legacy of excellence in structural engineering. With over 15 years of comprehensive experience, Nick's expertise spans every critical phase of a project, from initial inception and intricate detailed design through to successful construction completion.

His distinguished academic background, holding both a Master's and a Ph.D., underpins his rigorous approach to complex challenges. This deep foundational knowledge is complemented by diverse industry exposure, including a significant period in the oil and gas sector. There, Nick performed advanced analysis and design of subsea structures engineered to withstand extreme environmental conditions, such as hurricane events, high seismic activity, and the demands of ultra-deepwater environments—a unique perspective that enriches his problem-solving capabilities in all ventures.

Nick's extensive portfolio encompasses a wide array of project types, including single-family and large multi-family residential developments, as well as robust commercial, industrial, and institutional structures. As a firm believer in collaborative success, he is dedicated to cultivating strong, enduring relationships with clients, ensuring a partnership approach that consistently delivers optimal, long-term solutions.

Education

University of Liverpool
Ph.D. in Risk and Uncertainty, School of Engineering, 2018

Dissertation: Approximate Stochastic Techniques for Diverse Engineering Dynamics Applications

Rice University
Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering, 2008

University of Illinois at Chicago
B.Sc., Civil Engineering, 2006

Affiliations & Licenses

• Structural Engineer (SE), State of Illinois - Lic. No. 081008704

• Professional Engineer (PE), State of Illinois - Lic. No. 061034607

• Professional Engineer (PE), State of Wisconsin - Lic. No. 45464 - 6

• Professional Engineer (PE), State of Texas - Lic. No. 112866

• Professional Engineer (PE), State of Alabama - Lic. No. 33768

• Professional Engineer (PE), State of Indiana - Lic. No. PE12200138

• Chartered Engineer (CEng), Engineering Council (UK) - The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST)

• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Member

• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), Member

Publications

• Gazis N, Kougioumtzoglou IA, Patelli E. Ice Gouge Depth Determination Via an Efficient Stochastic Dynamics Technique. ASME. J. Offshore Mech. Arct. Eng. 2017;139(1):011501-011501-8. doi:10.1115/1.4034372.

• Abdalla, B., Hossain, K., Gazis, N., Xu, J., Eltaher, A., “Bearing Capacity Predictions of Subsea Mudmats – An Integrated Analysis Approach” Proceedings of the Twenty- third International Offshore and Polar Engineering Anchorage, Alaska, USA, June 30–July 5, 2013.

• Gazis, N., “A Probabilistic Approach for Mud Mat Stability Analysis” Proceedings of the Twenty-third International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Anchorage, Alaska, USA, June 30–July 5, 2013.

• Gazis, N., “A Probabilistic Approach for Reliability Assessment and Fatigue Analysis of Subsea Free Spanning Pipelines” Proceedings of the Twenty-second International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Rhodes, Greece, June 17–22, 2012.

• Gazis, N., "Monte Carlo-based response analysis of subsea free spanning pipeline systems subjected to non-stationary random seismic excitations," OCEANS 2011, vol., no., pp.1-8, 19-22 Sept. 2011.

Tara Becares

DESIGNER

Tara is a multidisciplinary designer with a strong technical foundation and a growing passion for interior architecture. She began her career in 2017 as a technical designer while earning her Associate’s degree in Architectural Technology. During this time, she worked primarily on commercial and large-scale projects, gaining hands-on experience in architectural design, construction documentation, and project coordination. Her early exposure to the built environment sharpened her problem-solving skills and deepened her understanding of how design translates from concept to construction.

Driven to expand her creative scope, Tara pursued a Bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture at Columbia College, where she refined her eye for spatial harmony, materiality, and human-centered design. She now works as a structural designer, blending her technical expertise with a nuanced design sensibility. With a growing interest in entrepreneurship, her goal is to offer design solutions that not only meet practical needs but also elevate the everyday experience through intentional and inspired interiors.

Education

Columbia College Chicago - Bachelors in Interior Architecture, 2025

College of Dupage - Associates in Applied Science - Architecture CAD, 2021