We fell into a family owned 75 year old house after my husband's great uncle passed away and…read morecouldn't pass up the good deal. COULD do without the pink kitchen and yellow and black bathroom tiles. Aesthetics aside, there were some serious layout issues with the house that made it seem smaller than it actually was. Before just hiring a general contractor, we talked to Jereme to see if he had some design ideas that would be more interesting than just "knock down some walls and put new drywall up." Jereme worked really hard to keep within budget while still adding some fun touches that everyone comments on, like a reclaimed wood soffit that defines the kitchen area. He also used every square inch of the home to make sure we didn't have any wasted spaces. We used barn doors to make old bathrooms feel bigger and built ins to make the most of slanted attic walls. Overall, everything was on time and any extras were clearly laid out. Communication over email was great and he was very organized as we went along with the to do list and keeping all of the contractors on task. I would highly recommend Design Insight and will definitely use them again if we buy another house.

When we moved into our home we knew it had potential, but the out-dated kitchen and flow wasn't…read moremeeting our day-to-day needs five years later. Jereme / DII Architecture renovated and completely transformed our main living spaces, including kitchen, living room, family room and dining room. Jereme listened to our needs and ideas, and came back with a design that exceeded our expectations. We opened up walls and ceilings to make the spaces feel modern, bigger and MUCH more functional. He was with us throughout the entire process, in constant communication and even made last minute changes when requested. The result is a completely custom, beautiful space that not only accommodates our family of 5, but makes hosting large gatherings so much more seamless. We get so many compliments on the space, and would be happy to recommend Jereme and DII Architecture to others.

After interviewing many architectural firms, Bill was the only architect that asked us what we…read morewanted in our home and listened. That immediately impressed us. We knew what we wanted, we just did not know how to incorporate it in the existing home. We were not looking for an architect to control the entire project. We have been doing the general contracting on our own and Studio 21 was the perfect firm for us. They drew out the plans and submitted for permits once that was all approved we took off flying with it. We did run into a unforeseen bump on the road with the crawl space foundation where and an existing addition was done in the 1940's, three cinder blocks deep. Gregg was able to amend the blueprints for us to get us back up and running. We now have a 100% full basement instead of 5% crawl space for the addition that was existing. We have yet to finish our total gut rehab/addition but we could not have envisioned working with any other architect firm other than Studio 21. As busy as they are, they took the time to answer our questions and go above and beyond anything we could have imagined possible in our home. Words cannot express their attention to detail, knowledge and creative minds. Bill and Gregg did an excellent job. We cannot wait to move in and finally enjoy the home. Studio 21 can tailor the project for your needs. They can go as much as doing everything for you to letting you fly on your own. If you are looking for an architectural firm definitely add them to the list of the potential candidates. We highly recommend them.

From the owner: A one-stop-shop process led by our expert architects, from design through construction. We don't…read moreoutsource design, ever! Our architects are involved at every step of your project. One team manages your project; a team that keeps your interests in mind and one that you can trust to deliver your dream home.

I have been working with Richard of Hunt & Hunt for many years. We own a food manufacturing…read morefacility and now 2. Over the years we have called on him for build-outs and all the plans for our new facility. Bottom line - we needed something and he gave it to us as promised. Multiple times. (new orders, revisions, changes, etc). It seems so simple but no one else seems to get it. 5 stars to Hunt & Hunt!

I hired this company on two projects to design a basement and prepare documents for the City of…read moreChicago permits. The first project took approximately 3 weeks more than normal. I decided to give them another chance explaining my concerns on the first project. This was a major mistake on my part and it has been nothing but a disaster. As a contractor, I have lost a great deal of money. Richard talks very slow; he's very non responsive, nonchalant and has no sense of urgency. I personally believe he simply doesn't care or don't like what he does for a living. We are now approaching 7 weeks to get drawings and submit to the city for review. Ridiculous!!! A normal firm is 3 weeks max. Whatever you do, don't hire these guys or at the very least, if Richard is involved in your project, then run far away. Very disappointed!!

I loved working with Big Yellow Dog for my home renovation. We did not need much but just wanted to…read morekeep our home functional. Kathleen did exactly that. Her work was clean, professional, and timely. She listened to our wants and helped us get there with her design expertise. We had met with other architects for our project and Kathleen was the only one who seemed able to blend functionality with beauty which is so important to us. I think spending money on Big Yellow Dog's work was the best money we spent during our project.

From the owner: Lead by Kathleen Glynn, AIA, Big Yellow Dog Architecture & Design creates spaces that exemplify the…read moreoptimism and joy of making a home.

My husband and I hired Nate Kipnis and his firm after interviewing several architects about the…read moredesign of our vacation property. Our wish was to build a second home with green features, and the Kipnis firm was without question up to the task. He educated us about the options for building materials, helped us select a contractor, then worked closely with the contractor to make sure he understood all of the innovative design features. Other members of his staff were equally professional. Nate was highly knowledgable, yet he listened to our input and designed a home that remains today a huge source of pride for our family. He was a pleasure to work with every step of the way!

I have been working with Nate for years. I first met him when I bought an office building and…read morewanted it completely redone. Nate is beyond creative and has to be top 3 green architect in the state. Since our meeting I have done several projects with Nate and couldnt be more pleased. I am very picky who I send people to but would recommend Nate to anyone. He really is excellent!!!

The crew did an amazing job with total bathroom remodel, new flooring, driveway and other repairs…read more Highly recommend!

We had a small fire on Father's Day and we were in search of a contractor for weeks. Tommy was the…read moreproject manager and came by the next day for the initial consultation. He was very responsive and great to work with. Mike was assigned to our project and did a phenomenal job! He was very professional and kept us in the loop with progress every step of the way. We were very happy with the final result.

I stumbled upon these guys during a yelp search and when I messaged them at 3am (I have a 6 week…read moreold) they instantly messaged back! If that wasn't enough when Tom got to my new home to check it out and draw up my proposal, he couldn't have been more thorough. He arrived on time and stayed well beyond what I expected, going over everything in great detail and helped me understand the undertaking I'm embarking on. I felt in good hands almost immediately and would recommend this company to anyone looking for an architect, the level of care, detail and overall concern for my project was refreshing and I was happy to end my architect search before even looking around for others.

We needed a local company to draw up plans for our kitchen/dining room remodel in our 1920's home…read more Needless to say, because of the age of our home there were numerous hurdles to overcome. MOA found creative solutions for all. They not only sketched up multiple amazing plans for us to use, they were so professional, knowledgeable, and probably the kindest people we've ever had the pleasure of working with.

Engineering team at Cartland Kraus is highly recommended for your Mechanical, Electrical, and…read morePlumbing Engineering. They have provided us timely, precise, and quality service on numerous projects. They are able to scale their work to both small and large projects. Great to work with! Alex Hothan Olivieri Brothers Inc.