Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Chicago
Established in 1919, Fox & Fox Architects has built a century-long reputation for delivering architectural excellence through client-centric design solutions. Our firm specializes in creating functional, aesthetically resonant spaces for religious institutions, educational facilities, commercial properties, and country clubs while maintaining strict adherence to budgetary constraints. With three generations of registered architects leading the practice, we combine historical expertise with modern innovation to ensure every project reflects the client's vision. Our LEED-certified professionals bring multidisciplinary expertise in architecture, landscape design, and sustainable building practices across multiple states. From initial concept to post-completion support, we maintain continuous client collaboration to transform imaginative concepts into enduring physical realities.Our portfolio includes landmark projects like the papal platform for Pope John Paul II's Chicago visit and comprehensive STEM facility renovations for Marist High School. As industry leaders, we actively shape architectural standards through participation in professional councils and societies while maintaining rigorous registration credentials in four states. Our commitment to quality extends beyond construction timelines, ensuring buildings continue serving client needs for generations. With specialized experience in complex institutional projects, we provide tailored solutions that balance practical requirements with visionary design elements. This enduring dedication to architectural excellence earned our firm a centennial anniversary feature in Licensed Architect Magazine.
Services
Architectural Design
School Renovations
Church Construction
Commercial Buildings
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- We offer 100 years of architectural expertise across diverse building types.
- Our team includes LEED-certified architects with multidisciplinary registration credentials.
- We maintain continuous client collaboration from concept to post-completion support.
- Our professionals hold registrations in four states with specialized institutional experience.
- We combine historical expertise with modern sustainable building practices.
Associations and certifications
- LEED AP
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service creates customized building solutions that balance aesthetic vision with functional requirements. We specialize in religious institutions, educational facilities, and commercial properties while maintaining strict budget adherence. Our LEED-certified professionals combine historical expertise with modern sustainable practices to deliver enduring structures that reflect client identity and purpose.
School Renovations
We transform educational spaces through comprehensive renovation projects that enhance learning environments while preserving structural integrity. Our team has completed STEM lab conversions, classroom modernizations, and planetarium additions for institutions like Marist High School. We maintain continuous client collaboration to ensure facilities meet evolving educational needs and technological requirements.
Church Construction
Our church construction service specializes in creating sacred spaces that reflect spiritual significance while meeting practical needs. We've designed and renovated numerous religious facilities including Christ the King Chapel and St. Peter's Church. Our approach combines traditional architectural elements with modern functionality to create worship spaces that serve communities for generations.
Commercial Buildings
We design commercial buildings that balance brand identity with operational efficiency for clients ranging from country clubs to corporate offices. Our portfolio includes Sand Creek Country Club renovations and Cook County Forest Preserve District projects. We ensure each space meets specific business requirements while maintaining aesthetic appeal and long-term value.
Project Management
Our comprehensive project management service ensures architectural visions become reality through continuous oversight from concept to completion. We coordinate all phases of construction while maintaining client communication and budget control. This approach guarantees design integrity is preserved throughout the building process and final results meet all specified requirements.
People
John Jay Fox III
Principal Architect
Third-generation architect with 45+ years of experience, registered in four states and LEED-certified. Specializes in institutional projects and sustainable design while maintaining active professional leadership roles.
Questions
What architectural services does Fox & Fox offer?
We provide comprehensive architectural services including religious buildings, educational facilities, commercial properties, and country club renovations with specialized project management oversight.
How long has Fox & Fox been in business?
Our firm has been providing architectural services since 1919, celebrating our 100th anniversary in 2019 with a century of continuous operation.
Are Fox & Fox architects LEED-certified?
Yes, our principal architect John Jay Fox III holds LEED AP certification for sustainable design practices.
What areas does Fox & Fox serve?
While based in Chicago, we serve clients throughout Cook County, Northern Illinois, and maintain professional registrations in four states for broader project capabilities.
Does Fox & Fox handle large-scale institutional projects?
Yes, we specialize in complex institutional projects including school renovations, church construction, and public facility design with notable works like the papal platform for John Paul II's visit.
How does Fox & Fox ensure project quality?
We maintain continuous client collaboration throughout each project's lifecycle, ensuring design integrity and budget compliance from initial concept to post-completion support.
