Floor Plans in Sycamore.

“My husband and I decided to add a first floor master on to our home. We spoke with several architects prior to meeting James Hess, that could not give us the look that we wanted on the exterior of the house. James helped us work through some tricky situations. We did not want our addition to look like an afterthought!! When the project was completed, the addition looked as though it should have always been there! I have recommended James to friends and neighbors. Thank you, James! We truly love the work that you provided for us!”

“We collaborated with Meyer Design for the interior design/decoration of a beautiful new home designed by their firm. They were consistently helpful providing us with floor plans, details and very knowledgeable, which helped us immensely when making field changes. Their help was crucial to provide the client with the best interior possible. They were always very professional and went out of their way to work on this project. They helped us meet deadlines and stay on budget. The home was (grand total) over 8,000 square feet that included a full finished basement.”

“Steve Vasilion did a masterful job of designing a new office for our home. His architectural knowledge, communication skills, and creativity were all in evidence as he turned a dark and noisy laundry room into a lovely, serene office with scenic views. Steve has our full and enthusiastic recommendation!”

“I work as a subcontractor for Ellen and the DEW Design team. I have seen behind the scenes how Ellen and her team turn their clients dreams into reality. They are true professions and creative thinkers. I would highly recommend their services!”

“Kisarau Architect Ltd. is a top-notch firm! Chris is great to work with from both the custom home client and the custom builder perspective. His knowledge and experience have proved to be crucial components of projects. I never hesitate to recommend people that take the same dedicated approach to their work as I do, like Chris and his firm! John Elias - Avalon ”

“Sarah Petersen is an outstanding architect, always listens carefully to what you want. She suggests details that make the project special and unique. Very easy to work with and is 100% there for her clients!”

“My husband and I were very happy with James' work for us which included architectural work for our master bedroom and bathroom and our kitchen. Our Oak Park home is a 1906 gem and we wanted to keep the integrity of detail yet become more livable. Both projects included moving walls; designing wooden details--windows to cabinets--that reflected detail in the rest of the house; placing weight-bearing beams to support ceilings and roof; redesigning stairs to basement and back yard, etc. Vanderheyden is a good listener and a solid architect/designer. He worked well with both our contractor and kitchen designer to improve and carry out our designs. We give him 5 stars. Linda and John Hillman”

“I am thrilled with our home renovation. Cory Smith was absolutely great to work with. After discussing what we were looking for in our renovation, Cory set out to design the perfect living space, all the while keeping our budget in mind. He came up with some wonderful ideas and completely exceeded our expectations. We were impressed with Cory’s level of detail – and his presence almost daily on the job site. More than once Cory asked to builder to change something he felt was not done to his level of perfection. Cory is creative and his designs are both beautiful and functional… once I suggested he eliminate something in his drawing I thought was unnecessary (a pantry!) and he convinced me to keep it. It is now one of my favorite features of our home and I still giggle whenever I think what it’d be like without it! Cory is professional and down to earth. He is kind and fair. Later my husband also asked Cory to design a small cottage in Wisconsin. The cottage was built to Cory’s design four years ago and sadly I can’t keep my husband away from it! He wants to be up there ALL THE TIME! I give Cory Smith Architecture the highest recommendation to anyone thinking of a home renovation.”

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Al Zakariya on a large project. He was extremely professional and very helpful throughout the entire process. His organization on the project allowed for a smooth transaction. I look forward to working with Alzark Architecture in the future.”

“Working with this company was one of the easiest ways to take our basement finishing to the next level. We knew what we wanted in a basement and had already made several drafts. This company took our wants and needs into account and ultimately made our ideas so much better. After seeing the 3D designs, we realized that our basement construction will now flow better and will work as an extension of the house instead of an afterthought. We are so excited to have a professional plan in place and would easily recommend this design service to friends and family.”