Architectural Drawing Professionals in McHenry, IL

“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!”

“I’ll be up front, Jereme, is our son-in-law. We were going to build a new house for our retirement home. It was on an old farm site. There were some buildings but no home. He asked if he could design our new house. We said Ok, with some trepidation. Why? Because Jereme loved modern architecture and we did not. We also wanted a sustainable house. I have to say, Jereme came through. We LOVE our house. I would classify it as a modern farmhouse. Whenever we wanted changes, Jereme would redo things until they came out the way we liked. Our house is very unique. The contractor as well as people he had build the house said it was one of their favorite projects. I know we had some new things that they had never worked on before such as polished concrete for the floors and Corten on the outside, as well as railings from steel cables. We also had reclaimed wood and in-floor heating as well as a wind tower. Looking back, the only area I can think of where I wasn’t satisfied around the design was around our front door area. Jereme and I went over and over about the front door. I didn’t like the way he was doing the whole area, but it finally was resolved when the contractor came up with an idea I could live with. We also regret trying to save money and doing electric in-floor heating. We now wished we had spent the money on Geo-thermal, but that wasn’t the fault of DII. In fact, Jereme provided us research on multiple options. All in all, we are very happy with our home and would definitely recommend Design Insight, and Jereme, as someone to design your house.”

“The GreenBuilt Home Tour is honored to have an innovative home by Michael Kollman on our 2014 Chicago area showcase event. As an initiative of the USGBC-Illinois Chapter, the GreenBuilt Home Tour requires that all dwellings featured on the tour meet stringent requirements for energy efficiency, indoor air quality and sustainability. The SmartHaus by Wexler/Kollman is cited as a model for continued "green" design and construction in the Village of Northbrook, Illinois. As an organization that seeks to promote sustainable building practices and technologies, the USGBC-Illinois is proud to acknowledge the achievements of Wexler/Kollman P.C., Ltd.”

“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!”

“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!”

“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.”

“As a builder in Naples, Florida, we recommend Michael and his team at Ehlke Lonigro Architects to anyone in the Chicago Metro Area, as well as anyone who owns in Naples, Bonita Beach, or Marco Island, who wants to either design and build a custom home, or wants to remodel a luxury home or condo. Michael understands that you want your own special place, that reflects your style and taste. It is imperative that you trust the team you have chosen to design your dream. Ehlke Lonigro Architects is a team you can trust and we highly recommend them.”

“I love BYD! Everyone is so friendly and supportive. They will work to make sure your project is exactly how you want it to be! Thank you so much!”

“I talked with several architectural companies before hiring Kingsley + Ginnodo. Both Keith and Kirsten are approachable, patient, and easy to work with. They are knowledgeable and able to provide different options after listening to our inputs. We would definitely work with them again if the situation comes up. Thank you.”

“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.”