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!!!

Perhaps the best thing that happened for me, my wife, and my Mid-Century ranch was that Mason and…read morehis wife relocated from San Francisco to the Chicago area. We could not be happier with the design and architectural assistance that Mason provided for us. Extremely professional. Strong design aesthetic but not overbearing -- i.e., respectful of client aesthetics. Great with design finish choices. Wide variety of services beyond just design layout and drawings -- extremely helpful in a variety of areas. Creative in approaches. Super easy to work with. I've got friends who have (wisely) hired him based on my recommendation, I've got others who are sad that he's not local to them. I am a horrible client - lots of changes, tendencies to micromanage, etc. By the end of our project, I had developed so much confidence in him that I stopped micromanaging and caught myself saying (repeatedly) "lets just go with what Mason recommends." In terms of what he did: Mason did design consulting and brainstorming on layout and renovation ideas. He sketched NUMEROUS alternatives for us to consider. He executed all permitting plans. He assisted with our selection of GCs. He interfaces with our GC to see that his / our vision is executed. He's shopped with me on numerous occasions for finishes (flooring, ceiling, cabinets, tile, etc.) We're nearing completion of "Phase I" as we call it. We'll have other phases and I would not hesitate at all to hire him again (if he's available). Indeed, we have every intention of hiring him for Phases II, IIII, and IV when we get to them! Having recently relocated, Mason is like your favorite "unknown band" who you secretly hope doesn't get popular because it will harder to get "tickets to his show," but who you also hope has great commercial success. To Yelp readers, please don't make him TOO popular so that he's still available to me to hire for that other work! You can see photos of what he did here: http://www.houzz.com/projects/512847/glencoe-1950s-house-remodel If you'd like to see the hideous "before" photos, check them out (as of October 27, 2015) here: http://tour.vht.com/390729074/991-edgebrook-glencoe-il-60022/photos

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

Adina Hall is the most talented designer I have ever met.  She is a trained architect who has…read moreworked for the best firms in the world and so she has both the scientific knowledge and the artistic taste necessary to make the space come to life. She is also a great person who makes other people feel good and you will be comfortable with her as an advisor. We were recommended her services by a construction company and the minute i browsed the Adina Hall website i knew that I loved every room she had designed.  My inclination was to simply copy those rooms--which would have been the easy way out. She instead got to know my family and child and created a home based on our personality and interests that also held together in a thematic unity.  So, it has the professionalism of  a restaurant or hotel, but with personality! She is totally responsive to all our questions and I learned a lot from how she worked and thought about the process.  There are many designers doing the job without her type of training (because they think they have taste and like shopping).  They are putting their services out without the advanced architectural training, and the result is two different worlds.  She is also extremely organized and transparent and we trust her completely to make the right choices not just in terms of design but also trying to ensure the best pricing/sourcing. She also has an excellent network in terms of construction team to ensure the project gets executed well. Adina has great training, talent, artistic ability, creative vision, and treats people so well.  We feel lucky to have met her.

From the owner: Hi, I'm Adina. I am an architect, interior designer and maker and I have been creating happy…read moreenvironments for residential, corporate, commercial and health and wellness clients for over 15 years. After logging time at Gensler, Nelson and Lowenberg Architects I began my design studio Adina Hall Design to work more closely with clients in a nimble and creative partnership from start to finish. I am excited to connect with you on your design problem and help you formulate a vision that resonates with you, your family or the clientele/users that you would like appeal to. I love building spaces that exude personality, are infused with stories, and elicit interest, excitement, and above all, a sense of well-being. With 15 years of experience in design and project management, I have developed a network of trusted partners that are guaranteed to deliver projects successfully and vendors that will grant you generous designer discounts. I cannot wait to meet you and meet your space! Adina ​

We used A. Perry to find a lot, design and build our home. From the beginning, we appreciated their…read morefocus on quality, integrity and family. Everyone who works at the firm is either related or has worked there forever and they take extreme pride in their work. It shows when you visit one of their homes- they feel solid and you can tell the home is exceptional quality. Building a custom home is difficult and challenging but the team made it as seamless as possible. They were communicative, thoughtful and kind throughout the process. It's not cheap but you get what you pay for- which we appreciate greatly having come from a home where the builder cut corners. The team, software and tradespeople were best in class. The vendors they use are excellent and they are open to clients using their own. Our site superintendent was absolutely fantastic and ran the site like a tight ship- helping us deliver on our timeline even in the middle of a pandemic. We have been in our home for about a month and could not be more happy. A Perry has been over to fix any outstanding issues quickly. It's been a long process but well worth it. Happy to chat with anyone considering A Perry. I recommend them to everyone I know who is considering building a custom home.

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.

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.

My wife and I selected Chi Renovation to do a complete remodel of our primary bathroom and to add a…read morehalf bathroom to our basement. We have nothing but the highest praise to give to them for delivering such a fantastic end result. The team we worked with was fantastic. We really enjoyed the hands on process of working with Elizabeth, our designer, who helped guide us through the entire process of creating our dream primary bathroom. We had a fair bit of back and forth throughout the design process but it resulted in some highly detailed and thorough design plans, which included realistic renderings, all the selected hardware and finishes, and overall layouts. We felt like we got great advice from Elizabeth, and she really listened to what kind of look and feel we were going for. We then got with Daniel, our project manager, who helped turn the plans we received into reality. He was also a pleasure to work with and always provided very clear project updates via text and phone. The teams he assembled for electrical, plumbing, and carpentry were all very professional and did great work. Daniel was also a great problem solver who was able to come up with clever solutions to any issues that came up. In summary, we are very happy owners of two completely new bathrooms spaces designed and built by the lovely team at Chi Renovation. We would highly recommend them for anyone looking for a remodel in the Chicago area.

We first worked with Chireno in 2020 when they remodeled our kitchen, and we loved the results so…read moremuch that we didn't hesitate to use them again for our bathrooms. We recently had our bathrooms remodeled, and we couldn't be happier with the results. The scope of our project included a full renovation of primary, kids and guest bathrooms, and the quality of craftsmanship really shows in every space. From the tile work to the fixtures and overall layout, everything feels high-quality and thoughtfully done. We especially appreciated the unique elements incorporated into the design, like the wall-mounted faucets, recessed vanities, heated floors, and heated bidets--features that truly elevated both the look and comfort of our bathrooms. The team was excellent to work with from start to finish. Elizabeth, our designer, and Eric, our project manager, were both fantastic and communicated clearly throughout the entire process. Elizabeth helped bring our vision to life with thoughtful design choices and a great eye for the overall look and feel, while Eric kept everything running smoothly and on schedule. Our contractor, also named Eric, did very high-quality work, and it really shows in the finished product. Everyone we interacted with was professional, respectful, and clearly took pride in their work. Communication was consistent, and we always felt informed about what was happening next. The team's level of care and precision really stood out--they made sure everything was done right. The entire process, from design to construction to the final finishing touches, was smooth and well-managed. They helped guide us through design decisions without pressure, kept the project moving on schedule, and made sure the final result matched (and even exceeded) our expectations. The end result is a set of bathrooms that not only look amazing but feel built to last. We're extremely happy with the quality of work and the overall experience, and we would absolutely recommend them to anyone considering a remodel.