• Connect: kobath@storiesarch.com

    Co-Founder & Residential Designer

    Approach
    Kylie brings a distinctive blend of design expertise, brand strategy, and storytelling to every project. With a deep understanding of how physical spaces shape perception and engagement, she specializes in identifying opportunities to embed a client’s identity into the built environment in ways that feel organic and authentic. Her work integrates seamless visual marketing into the architectural and interior experience, transforming each space into an immersive, memorable encounter for residents, guests, and communities.

    As a disabilities awareness advocate, Kylie prioritizes ADA compliance and inclusive design, ensuring that accessibility is both functional and aesthetically considered. She also incorporates trauma-informed design principles, creating environments that foster comfort, safety, and emotional well-being.

    Experience

    • 6 years in interior design for residential, hospitality, and mixed-use spaces

    • 5 years in working architecture apprenticeship

    • 15 years of project management and communications across the non-profit and design sectors

  • Connect: wbath@storiesarch.com

    Co-Owner / Senior Architect

    Warren Michael Bath is one of few architects licensed and practicing simultaneously in New York state and Illinois. His work includes diverse project experience spanning two decades. His focus on hospitality and multi-family residential projects includes impressive new-construction projects as well as thoughtful renovations of high-rise offices, hotels, and apartment buildings.

    His work combines technical ability, efficient construction documents, and striking designs with character and insight into their surroundings. Whether it is a massive residential tower or a West Village residence, Warren carefully leads his clients through the details to ensure their project offers function and aesthetic integrity, alike.

    Experience

    • 21 years designing multi-family residential, hospitality, and adaptive reuse projects in Chicago, New York, and across the U.S.

    • Licensed Architect NY and IL and NCARB-certified

    • Extensive experience in both ground-up construction and renovations for residential and mixed-use developments

    • LEED-AP qualified to direct developers in gaining LEED certification for buildings

    • Extensive permitting and corrective permitting experience in New York and Illinois

    Education

    • Bachelor of Architecture, The Ohio State University Knowlton School of Architecture

Our Mission:

Our designs are grounded in community— not imposed on it. Our work is driven by a commitment to improving the lives of everyone a space touches, whether it's a building where they live, work, or simply pass by in their daily lives. We approach each project with inclusive, thoughtful design that responds to individual and collective needs— be it through disability awareness, trauma-informed care, cultural sensitivity, or ecological stewardship. Integrating natural elements and sustainable practices is core to how we build spaces that belong and help others feel belonging.

Your story matters to us.

About Stories

Stories Architecture and Media Design is a women-owned architecture and design studio based in Chicago, with active projects in New York City and across the U.S.

Founded by residential designer and project lead Kylie Olivia Bath and licensed architect Warren Bath (IL & NY, NCARB-certified, LEED Accredited Professional), the firm brings over 20 years of architectural experience and 18 years of interior design, project management, and communications expertise.

Every project is led directly by the co-founders—ensuring consistent leadership, hands-on collaboration, and thoughtful, personalized design from concept through completion.

Our in-house brand design expertise allows us to integrate marketing strategy directly into the built environment, creating brand-informed spaces that enhance identity, market appeal, and long-term value.

With LEED AP expertise, Stories specializes in:

  • Sustainable residential renovations

  • Ground-up construction (residential, commercial, and mixed-use)

  • Commercial office design and adaptive reuse

  • Lobby and multi-family common area upgrades

  • Historic preservation and compliance

  • Public-use park and landmark design with grant and research support

  • Community-focused design with integrated media and outreach

Contact: build@storiesarch.com

Stories Architecture and Media Design’s studio is located at The Fine Arts Building in downtown Chicago at 410 S. Michigan Avenue, suite 919. For meetings and availability, please email us to request scheduling: build@storiesarch.com