A head for numbers and an eye for design sound like they should be on opposite ends of the career spectrum, but one actually led to the other for K. Tyler, principal with Taylor Johnson client Morgante Wilson Architects (MWA). We pitched Tyler and her interesting professional path – which started with an accounting degree and work as a CPA before ultimately leading to her current role heading up residential and commercial interior design for MWA – for a profile in Bisnow’s new Origin Stories column. Read the full feature here for more on Tyler’s background, the tools each professional stop armed her with, and some of her favorite projects, including designing the interiors for fellow TJ client Fifield Cos.’ new multifamily development Westerly in Chicago’s River West neighborhood.

K. Tyler is principal, interior design, with Morgante Wilson Architects. Tyler and the MWA team designed the interiors for Westerly, Fifield Cos.’ new property in Chicago’s River West neighborhood.