Green Building in Schererville.

“It has been great to work with Shabbir Chandabhai at Burhani Design. He has designed and executed on two buildings we own in Chicago, coming up with a design that enhanced the rental units in the properties. Management of the construction and renovation was great as well. Would highly recommend this company.”

“We hired Scrafano to re-imagine our dated, compartmentalized Chicago home. We needed additional space and wanted to create a more open living plan but we weren't sure what was possible. Elissa and the Scrafano team brought creativity, enthusiasm and momentum that really made the project happen. They knew immediately what we were going for and managed to not just bring our vision to life but improve on it in ways I couldn’t have imagined. I truly love everything about our "new" home and was so fortunate to have Scrafano Architects with me every step of the way.”

“I would refer Senga architects to anyone else who needs this service. They took special time to meet, explain, consult with and help me get this project to the next level at city hall. My drawings were just approved and I'm currently sitting in the city business development office hoping to get my business license today for my barbershop.”

“We have had the pleasure of collaborating with Booth Hansen on several residential projects throughout the country. Their work is based on a both commitment to their fundamental principles and a dedication to their clients. Projects our firms have worked together on were highly successful, in no small part due to Booth Hansen’s creativity and collaborative nature, inherent to every member of their firm. We always look forward to collaborating with Booth Hansen.”

“Northworks attention to detail, customer service and commitment to a collaborative design process result in a finished product that Clients revere.”

“John Ballack was the primary architect on our highly contemporary house design on a trapezoidal shaped lot in an urban area of Chicago. John’s creativity and dedication to our project were exemplary. John’s calm demeanor yet forceful problem solving abilities proved instrumental in effecting a very successful result through often demanding external circumstances. In addition to the technical aspects of the project, John is extraordinarily easy to work with on everything from broad architectural concepts to the minute design details, from drawing through execution of construction. I would hire John Ballack again without hesitation knowing that architectural success would be the outcome.”

“My husband and I had a great experience with JAG. Before we moved out of our old house, Ms. Jaffe and her assistant Ms. Lindsey visited, looked around, measured our furniture and discussed what we liked and didn't like about the house. They took copious notes and very obviously incorporated the information into the plans for our new house. We told them a few things - we wanted it to be contemporary, have a southeast facing kitchen and a wine room, and listed the other rooms we wanted. They built on this to create a masterpiece that we love coming home to every day! Ms. Jaffe is very creative and has a keen eye for decorating. Ms. Lindsey has every detail on paper and in her head, so that there were almost no surprises while the house was being built. Ms. Jaffe put in a lot of beautiful architectural features that we would not have imagined, such as a skylight and multi-surfaced walls, guided us when our ideas were bad, and followed our wishes when our tastes differed from hers. Ms. Lindsey made sure that all the details were perfect, such as making sure that the shelves behind our cabinet-door mounted spice racks are shorter than the other shelves, so the doors can close with the racks on them. They also helped with interior design, with the same attention to detail. JAG also has a great office staff that was able to keep us updated when Ms. Jaffe and Ms. Lindsey were not immediately available. We think this firm's fees are probably higher than average, but worth it. All in all, a very positive experience.”

“Searl Lamaster Howe is a firm that genuinely listens to the client. The project was a true collaboration, and the results astonishing. The architects are responsive, responsible and super-creative. They took a rundown country house and, essentially maintaining the footprint of the original home, turned it into something splendid at reasonable cost. SLH's attention to detail (e.g. custom cabinetry), use of ecologically sensitive materials, and thoughtful consideration of ongoing operating costs (e.g. geothermal heat and A/C) have contributed to a resounding success. The client is ecstatic, and the project has been recognized by numerous awards from the American Institute of Architects and others, as well as publicity in national newspapers and journals. The architects are a pleasure to work with. Recommended without reservation. Photos are on the houzz.com website.”

“I have done several projects with john Joyce of John Joyce Architecture. John is a pleasure to work with in the planning and execution of a home. John listens to his clients and provides you with a nice menu of choices. The most important aspect of working with an architect is finding a professional who listens to you, the client. John never rushes you and is a pleasure to work with.”

“Jeff brought a modern spin to our traditional looking home. Living in the city, with homes so close together, we are limited on natural sunlight. Jeff designed a wall of glass onto the West wall of our staircase, which spans 4 stories and brings lots of sunlight into our home. There are also 6 decks that he designed, giving us an abundance of outdoor space, which is a rarity in city homes. The other thing he designed into our home that we love is the hot water radiant heat system, that goes through all of the floors in our home. We almost never need to turn on the forced air heat because the radiant is so efficient. The 10 foot ceiling height he designed is especially nice in our basement, because the high ceilings and windows mask the fact that you are in a basement. Lot's of other forward thinking elements Jeff thought of really set our home apart from others in our neighborhood. We have been very happy with all of the architectural aspects of our home and would highly recommend Funke Architects!”