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Residential Architect Services in Wisconsin and Illinois

Improve Your Lifestyle With Architecture

 

We are a husband and wife architecture firm based on the Illinois - Wisconsin border.  Our clients seek high-end residential architectural design with our unique combination of construction and architecture expertise.

 

With 15+ years designing and building houses and residential additions, we understand budgets and construction costs.  As licensed Wisconsin architects, we are your partner throughout the whole process to ensure you have an architect designed, in-budget home.

New Home Design Architects

a design idea for a new home

Looking to build your dream home?  We can design a custom house for your empty lot or to replace a current residence.  Interested in modern architecture or more traditional architecture? We're versed in all residential architectural styles.

Addition / Home Renovation

drawings for a home addition

You love where you live, but your house needs a little work.  It's too small, and the layout isn't great.  We're experts at re-imaging houses.

Our design-build service offers in-house design and construction.

Commercial Building Architects

the office of a business designed by an architect

Want to create interest for your business?  Start with great design.  We've all flocked to that swanky new restaurant in town or that cozy coffee shop. Good commercial architecture starts in a great design studio.

Kitchen Remodel Design

a kitchen after a remodel

As our name suggests, we create personalized, designed spaces for the way you live.

Bathroom Remodel Architect

a bright bathroom after a remodel

Dollar for dollar, the kitchen is the most expensive room in your home.  Appliances, cabinetry, and tile backsplashes are not inexpensive.  We make sure that the space is incredible and your investment is maximized.

Second to only the kitchen, 

bathrooms are costly.  We help you get it right.  Many bathrooms are dysfunctional, poorly designed spaces.  We approach every design with a clean slate which means your not locked into that awkward toilet location or that tiny shower. 

Click on your project type above to see examples and learn about the process and timelines.

Have questions... How do we get started?  How long does the architectural process take?  Click here.

Wisconsin Architect Reviews

We take great satisfaction in serving our customers with their commercial and residential architecture projects.  It's rewarding to receive great 5-star reviews from happy customers!

5 star review

"Working with Mike was such a pleasure.  Mike was very patient and thorough.  Several changes needed to be made in the construction drawings to meet code.  Mike never dropped the ball once and we were able to get a zoning permit on the second try.  I also like Mike's design ideas as he thinks with a fresh, innovative approach and never misses the little details. You know he will come up with a design that is a little different with a big WOW factor.  Mike turned my 1930's farmhouse into a sleek 60's makeover. I highly recommend using his services for your architectural needs;  you won't be disappointed!" - Hope

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Looking to take the next step in your residential design or home building project?  We're here to help!

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