Business Details
31 Years
experience
Custom Residential Architecture Services
Established in 1995, we are a full-service architectural firm dedicated to delivering value through fresh ideas, creative problem-solving, and decades of experience in residential design. Our approach prioritizes harmonious integration of homes within their neighborhoods while reflecting clients' unique personalities. As a husband-and-wife team, we collaborate on every project from concept to completion, leveraging our Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin licenses to serve diverse architectural needs. Our home-based office model reduces overhead costs, enabling competitive fees without compromising quality.We provide detailed construction documents with specifications, manage contractor bidding processes, and negotiate pricing to protect client interests. Our comprehensive services include permit applications, contract drafting, and field inspections to ensure project integrity. With expertise in custom homes, additions, and remodeling projects, we specialize in creating designs that feel like natural extensions of existing structures. Our commitment to client collaboration has earned us repeat business and referrals from satisfied homeowners across multiple states.
Services
Additions
New Homes
Remodeling
Project Management
Architectural Design
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of residential architecture experience across four states
- Our husband-and-wife team collaborates on every project from start to finish
- Home-based office model enables competitive fees without compromising quality
- We provide detailed construction documents with comprehensive specifications
- Our services include contractor bidding management and price negotiation
What people say
Functional and attractive design
Easy to work with
Transformed our home
Accurate bids
Neighborhood synergy
Services
Additions
We design seamless home additions that integrate with existing structures while meeting modern living needs. Our process begins with understanding your spatial requirements and neighborhood context. Through detailed planning and code compliance expertise, we create additions that feel like original parts of your home.
New Homes
Our custom home designs balance client vision with practical considerations. We focus on creating livable spaces that respect neighborhood character while incorporating energy-efficient building practices. From initial concept to construction documents, we ensure every detail aligns with your lifestyle and budget.
Remodeling
We transform existing spaces through thoughtful remodeling solutions that maximize functionality. Our approach preserves structural integrity while updating aesthetics and improving energy efficiency. We specialize in kitchen and bathroom renovations, basement finishes, and whole-house makeovers.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive project management from contractor selection to final inspection. Our services include bid evaluation, contract negotiation, permit acquisition, and on-site quality control. This ensures your project stays on schedule and within budget while maintaining design integrity.
Architectural Design
Our architectural design process emphasizes collaboration and context. We create detailed plans that address spatial relationships, material selections, and code compliance. Through iterative design reviews, we refine concepts to achieve optimal solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, and budget.
People
Mike Davenport
Founding Architect
Licensed architect with 25+ years of residential design experience. Specializes in creating context-sensitive solutions that balance client needs with neighborhood character. Provides hands-on project leadership from concept through construction.
Shelly Davenport
Founding Architect
Co-founding architect with expertise in residential remodeling and new construction. Focuses on material selection, interior spatial planning, and ensuring designs reflect clients' personal styles while maintaining structural integrity and code compliance.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in residential architecture including custom home design, additions, and remodeling projects. Our expertise covers the entire project lifecycle from initial concept to construction completion.
Do you work outside Illinois?
Yes, we hold architectural licenses in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, allowing us to serve clients across these four states with diverse building code requirements.
How do you ensure project budgets are maintained?
We provide early budget recommendations, manage competitive bidding processes, and negotiate contractor pricing to help clients achieve quality results within their financial parameters.
What makes your firm different from others?
As a husband-and-wife team, we offer collaborative design approach with personal attention to every project. Our home-based office model reduces overhead costs while maintaining high service standards.
How involved will I be in the design process?
Client collaboration is central to our process. We involve you at every stage through regular design reviews and decision-making checkpoints to ensure the final design meets your expectations.
Do you handle permit applications and approvals?
Yes, we manage the complete permitting process including preparing submittal packages, coordinating with local authorities, and addressing any required revisions to obtain necessary approvals.
