Business Details
42 Years
experience
Trusted Architectural Solutions in Chicago
Established in 1984, Ic L Interior Architecture has built a reputation as a full-service architecture practice dedicated to delivering high-quality design solutions. Our partnership approach ensures we deeply understand client goals, combining architectural expertise with in-house engineering and interior design capabilities. With over 30 years of experience and professional registration in more than 20 states, we handle projects ranging from small-scale renovations to high-rise buildings. Our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals and specialists certified by the Chicago Department of Buildings, ensuring compliance with the highest industry standards. We prioritize cost-effective, coordinated design processes while maintaining a commitment to innovation and sustainability.Our work spans commercial, residential, cultural, and academic sectors, reflecting our adaptability to diverse client needs. By integrating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services under one roof, we streamline project coordination and accountability. Our leadership team brings decades of experience from prestigious institutions and firms, including collaborations with BOMA and projects for major corporations like Abbott Labs and Eataly Chicago. Client testimonials highlight our ability to meet aggressive schedules while maintaining exceptional service quality. This combination of experience, technical expertise, and client-focused methodology positions us as trusted partners in architectural innovation.
Services
Architecture
Space Programming
Urban Planning
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
MEP Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer integrated architectural and engineering services under one roof
- Our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals with 30+ years of experience
- We maintain Chicago Department of Buildings certifications for regulatory expertise
- Our partnership approach ensures deep understanding of client-specific needs
- We've completed 150+ projects across commercial, residential, and institutional sectors
Associations and certifications
- LEED Accredited Professional
- Chicago Department of Buildings Self-Certified Professional
- Chicago Department of Buildings Registered Energy Professional
What people say
Outstanding service
Cost effective
Dedication
High degree of accountability
Successful projects
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services encompass full-cycle project development from concept to completion. With professional registration in over 20 states, we deliver code-compliant, innovative designs for commercial, residential, and institutional buildings. Our approach integrates technical precision with creative problem-solving to meet functional requirements while achieving aesthetic excellence. Clients benefit from our extensive experience in high-rise construction, historic preservation, and adaptive reuse projects.
Interior Design
We create functional, aesthetically pleasing interior environments tailored to client needs. Our services include space programming, material selection, and furniture specification for corporate offices, retail spaces, and residential developments. By collaborating directly with architects and engineers, we ensure seamless integration of interior elements with structural systems. Our designs prioritize occupant comfort, operational efficiency, and brand identity expression.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design practice focuses on energy-efficient building systems and environmentally responsible materials. As LEED Accredited Professionals, we implement strategies that reduce environmental impact while maintaining economic viability. Services include energy modeling, daylight analysis, and specification of sustainable materials. We balance ecological considerations with functional requirements to create buildings that perform optimally over their entire lifecycle.
MEP Engineering
We provide comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services integrated with architectural design. Our engineers deliver efficient HVAC systems, electrical infrastructure, and plumbing solutions that meet building codes and sustainability goals. This in-house capability ensures coordinated design documentation and streamlined construction administration. Projects benefit from early systems integration that optimizes building performance and reduces operational costs.
Urban Planning
Our urban planning services address large-scale site development and community design challenges. We create master plans that balance density, accessibility, and environmental considerations for mixed-use developments and public spaces. The practice incorporates zoning analysis, traffic impact studies, and sustainable infrastructure planning. Our approach ensures developments align with municipal regulations while enhancing urban livability.
People
Mo Riahi
President
Founder of Ic L Interior Architecture with 30+ years of experience, Mo Riahi pioneered integrated architectural and engineering services. A licensed Illinois architect and BOMA guidelines expert, he established ECL Engineering Consultants to expand service offerings while maintaining design excellence.
Brian Early
Principal
LEED Accredited Professional Brian Early leads mechanical engineering services at ICL. With 20+ years of experience, he oversees HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems design for commercial projects including Kraft/Nelson and Eataly Chicago, ensuring technical precision and sustainability.
David L. Fleener
Architect
Sustainable design expert David Fleener founded DFA in 2000 before joining ICL. A licensed architect with experience at SOM and Lohan Associates, he has led diverse projects from corporate headquarters to historic preservation, emphasizing environmental responsibility and occupant well-being.
Questions
What architectural services does ICL offer?
We provide full-service architecture including design, construction documentation, and project management for commercial, residential, and institutional buildings.
Do you handle engineering coordination in-house?
Yes, our affiliated ECL Engineering Consultants provides MEP services integrated with architectural design under one roof.
Are your architects LEED certified?
Yes, we have LEED Accredited Professionals on staff who implement sustainable design strategies across projects.
How long has ICL been in business?
We've provided architectural services since 1984, with our founding architect maintaining continuous leadership.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Chicago, we work on projects nationwide with professional registration in over 20 states.
Can you handle complex building types?
Our portfolio includes high-rises, historic preservation, healthcare facilities, and mixed-use developments demonstrating our technical expertise.
