Mason has done multiple projects for us including our master bed/bath/closet, master 2nd floor…read morepatio, total gut reno of coach house, warehouse reno into fitness center with sauna and more to come! He had us at hello (actually he first won over our Grandma who is now living in the coach house that he designed for her). Since that first project for Grandma, he's proceeded to win the rest of us over including my husband - who is not an easy sell.

I lived in my house for 8 years dreaming of all the ways I would make it perfect one day. After…read moreinterviewing more than 10 architects, design build firms, and hobbyist renovation addicts turned "designer & GC", I was introduced to Mason via a builder who had worked with him. The builder spoke very highly of his work, and after spending some time with Mason, understanding his vision and even touring some of his other projects, it was clear he was the right fit to finally help me reach the aspirations I had for my home. The job was huge - a full gut on the first floor, two full baths and a raised ceiling on the second, and a total makeover on the exterior. Aside from the great ideas that enhanced my vision as we discussed design concepts, I knew he was the right guy when a high level builder looked at his plans and said "who did these? These are some of the best architectural drawings and directions I have ever seen". While I ended up using the builder who introduced me to Mason, the two of them worked very well together, respecting the ideas and challenges that crept up throughout the 8-month long project. I have referred Mason to a number of friends and family who have all seen and admire my project, and I would highly recommend him for anyone looking to do a major renovation as he has the knowledge, skills and vision to achieve an outstanding finished product.

We were in London when Martins did the rennovations on our home. We didn't know exactly what we…read morewere coming back to. We opened the door . . . and walked into paradise. We felt like we were in someone else's home. Someone who had a lot more money than us! Martins isn't just a builder, or a designer. He's an artist. When you bring someone into your home to change it forever, you have to trust that person. When Martins came by for our first free consultation (something other people had charged us for), he stayed for two hours. He wanted to get to know us, and figure out exactly what kind of home we wanted. To say he cares about his work is an understatement! Other people we looked at charged us for that first visit, came in, took measurements, were out in 30 minutes, and then provided some cookie-cutter recommendations. Besides his off-the-charts talent, he is honest, flexible, responsive and easy and fun to work with... not to mention reasonable. He even provided us with guidance and recommendations to bring the overall costs down. If you're looking to do renovations on your home, that not only are beautiful, but also unique and specific to you and your family, your search is over. Martins Buka will not only deliver, but exceed your expectations!

My family hired the Martin family to do some work on my aunt's house in the suburbs. They were a…read morepleasure to deal with. Reliable and honest. Phone calls were returned and we always felt we were in the best hands. We remodeled our aunt's basement down to the studs and when the job was done, it was AMAZING. Highly recommended for remodeling jobs!

I hired this company to do a masonry survey of my building. It should have been a simple enough…read morejob. It took 1 month. When I finally got my report, it was a 2-page drawing and cost $4800 with over 30 hours spent on the draft, which is kind of hard to comprehend. I would not recommend their service to anyone.

Structural Engineers---comes across like somebody you'd expect on a high rise downtown, but if you…read moreare reading this you have too many cracks in your walls, or your floors slope toward purgatory and you are tired of balls rolling to the other end of the house, or something just feels really off about the house you are going to buy. That's why I saw Moshe. And I'm embarrassed because I'm a realtor, and I can't believe how many people, clients included, hire architects and contractors and even designers and forget about the person who will ensure their house doesn't start collapsing. What really impressed me was how he took his mountain of knowledge, like listening to a calculus professor and made it so I was listening to a 3rd grade Math teacher. And despite working on a zillion projects, some quite massive, throughout Chicago, he made himself both available and approachable, a trait missing from so many established professionals these days. I made the mistake of not ensuring my architect consulted with a structural engineer and now I have to fix his mistakes. But Moshe was able to show me how the repairs should be done. And his rates were a fraction of what the downtown Chicago firms charge, who didn't even bother to return my calls anyway.

We used Petrick Architecture when we did a gut-renovation of our kitchen in the house we just…read morebought. Jeanne was terrific to work with; incredibly knowledgable, did the drawings on time, and took care of all of the necessary details, including recommending a contractor who was also amazing to work with. She also went above and beyond and helped us with the interior design of not only our kitchen, but our family room and living room as well! We definitely plan to use her when we renovate our bathrooms! If you want to see the work she did on our kitchen, just go to her website and look at "Timeless Elegance" in her portfolio section of the site.

From the owner: Petrick Architecture is an artisanal studio that specializes in bespoke design and exceptional…read moreclient services in Chicago and the North Shore. We design residential architecture and interiors. Listening to and collaborating with our clients enables us to transform their unique needs into successful spaces. With a personal understanding of a modern family's needs, we strive to preserve historical buildings while designing aesthetically functioning 21st century homes. Our clients gain the lasting satisfaction of living among layers of richness and history with modern accommodations. From the conceptual idea to the interior finishes, each Petrick Architecture project culminates in one comprehensive design

After a pretty lengthy search we finally decided on A. Perry to build our forever home. From the…read moreinitial meeting with Anthony to the preliminary design to the build and the ultimate move-in we were very happy with the entire experience. They were very responsive, had every base covered, made sure we were kept current on progress and, most importantly, provided us with peace-of-mind. We were so happy with A. Perry we contracted with them to finish our basement shortly after we moved in. The basement is now complete and we love it. Would highly recommend them for your build/renovation and would definitely use them again.

A, Perry Homes comes highly recommended. They get consistent good reviews from their clients.read more

We were recommended to Ken Hazlett by a neighbor who did a substantial remodeling job on their…read morehouse, similar to what we had in mind. So many other architects we spoke with were cold and, in a couple of cases, even arrogant. Ken is completely different; his personality and disposition is infectious - he fills the room with good cheer. At the same time, he plays it straight - he lays out the game plan from the start, and is a stickler for detail, all the while remaining open and flexible to new ideas. Ken also acts as his own project manager, and in that role, he made sure that someone was at our house every single day. Our remodeling job was done 3 weeks early!

We used Boomgarden Architects to renovate and upgrade our basement. Chad gave us a lot of good,…read morepractical and architectural design ideas. He also oversaw the contractor which was really helpful, as the project stayed on time and budget at high quality execution. I can highly recommend Boomgarden Architects for small and big projects.

I highly recommend Mark Miller for your architectural drawings needs! I'm a house flipper and time…read moreis of the essence. Mark is extremely thorough with his work, asking all the right questions, and providing me valuable information that I need to know as a real estate developer. Thorough and accurate architectural drawings help expedite the permit process. Whether your house flipper like me or you're looking to remodel your own home, Mark is the architect for you

Mark Miller, the architect. I believe this business also goes by the name Zen Architecture…read more I invited Mark and his crew to check out the Adelphi Theater when we were attempting to renovate it. We were looking for assistance in mapping out a floorplan and the structural intergrity of the building. I'll give him Five Stars for agreeing to take some time to assist us. I'll also take away one star for never returning to the theater again. It is also known that he constructed a floorplan for one of the Chase Cafe renovations. That's all that I can say about Mark Miller right now.