Working with Thomas & his team was a pleasure. Outside of the box thinking. Quick to respond…read more Rational approach. All that you need in an architect, you'll find with Thomas Architects.

I have worked with Thom on several projects. Thom is a very passionate, determined architect who…read moreworks extremely hard to make sure his client is excited about the design. My wife and I couldn't be happier with our newly remodeled house he designed.

We hired Richard Chuk of Richlind Architects to design our deck and provide plans for permit…read more Richlind did a great job. Richard provided us with several design ideas, from simple to complex. He worked closely with us to ensure that we were happy with the final design and that it would meet our budget. He visited the site, took comprehensive notes and planned a deck that would work well in the allotted space. Once we selected a design, Richard drew up plans, which were accepted by the village for permit with no hitches. In addition to the plans, Richard did extensive research for building materials and made several recommendations. All in all the experience was excellent, the deck was built and everything passed final inspection. I found Rich's approach professional and thorough, and his designs were creative yet functional.

Great service with great pricing. Best architect in Chicagoland area. I was remodeling my homeread more

As the silly Seinfeld reference goes, Art Vandelay would be totally jealous of the work that MGLM…read morearchitects do. Mark Garzon has been an immense help on two projects for the crib. During a kitchen redesign, Mark sketched a clever reconfiguration of our refrigerator and washer/dryer layouts. This new arrangement breathed new life into the dining area and opened up space! His ideas are sophisticated but he's able to execute the approach in a way that's practical so the contractors doing the grunt work are able to run with it. And let me tell you from the horror stories I've heard when designers/engineers/contractors can't see eye to eye, you don't want to be caught in the middle of that my friends! Especially if it's in your own house! Mark also made some great recommendations for a custom marble coffee table. My handyman Uncle had a beautiful slab of marble in his backyard for years and was kind enough to donate it to me. We wanted to design a minimal steel base that would complement our modern white leather couch in the living room. Mark drew up some plans -- but perhaps most impressive was that he was able to point us to a metal worker in Suburban Chicago! A graceful referral such as this is priceless! To end it with a Seinfeld nod... if you need help with your next design project.. these guys are the "Master of your domain!"

Having hired MGLM to design and oversee the build-out of my retail store and company headquarters -…read moreI couldn't be happier with the quality of the design, the construction, and the attention I received throughout the project. Matt and Elizabeth are creative thinkers who don't compromise function for aesthetics - an important trait in architects who dream big and then when it comes time to living/working in the space, you realize how dysfunctional "the big design" is. I'd attach pictures of my store if I could (maybe you can see it in my profile, not sure about that). I can't tell you the number of compliments I receive and I can't adequately explain just how great it feels to be in the space. My parameters included a "green design" with all recycled materials and Matt and Elizabeth researched the options and were able to keep me in budget, on time, and in keeping with the strict eco-friendly guidelines I required. I wholeheartedly recommend MGLM and look forward to having the opportunity to work with them again.

I knew the original owner and am now excited to work with the new team on some new construction…read moreprojects. I was an investor buyer and they were able to streamline our plans and permits to keep us on budget and on time.

Stay away from this guy! Ismet is his name. The first time we met he demanded that I pay him…read morebecause he had already done the drawings. I had not even asked for drawings yet. He lied to me that it was already included in the price that the contractor was charging. That was not the case. When we met again he stole my Plat of Survey and ran away. He literally ran to his car and sped away. When I told him that we would not be moving forward with the project he said he would mail the Plat of Survey. I never received it. I can't prove that he did not mail it but based on his past behavior I doubt that he really did mail it. He also tried to get me to sign a contract before I got my HOA approval for the project. He is a liar and seems very desperate for your money. Don't bother trying to do business with him.

I would definitely recommend Bryan Allen Designs. The professionalism of the staff the quality of…read morethe work is top notch. My condo flooded from a backup from the main water sewer line. I originally hired Bryan and his company to redo my main bathroom - well that project became the whole condo. I could not be happier with the outcome. No job was too small or too big for his staff. I loved coming home after a day of work they cleaned up after themselves every day. My whole condo building thought out of the contractors we have go in and out of our building - they were voted the best hands down for the way their staff - cleaned - abided by the rules - professionalism. I will add pictures of my condo soon. You will not be disappointed with their work if you hire them.

After exhausting and many frustrated interviews trying to find a GC to tear down our old garage and…read morebuild a new Coach House and garage, we finally hired MK Construction. Yet we were not sure how the experience would be but I am happy to share we had a wonderful experience that exceeded our expectations. The Project Manager We worked with Greg S. who has been very responsive since day 1, via text, phone, email and in person meetings, as needed. Constantly updating us. Workers and Partners Very professional team. Excavation, electrical, cement, hydraulic, carpenter, installations and others. They are all very knowledgeable, respectful, polite, and focused on what they were doing. They were working constantly even on snowy days and unbearable low temperatures. Budget It was top-notch. MK has met timeline and budget with fair pricing on any extras, which is extremely rare in constructions. Materials. High quality materials, and I could choose what I wanted as brands and models for siding and interior finishing. I am still and denial my project went so well. MK Construction is a very serious company that I highly recommend for your project. See before and after pictures.

Update Nov 2021, over a year after the projects were finished and we're still very pleased with the…read morequality of the work. Our architect recommended and specified a fair amount of detail that MK did very well. Work included adding new bathroom, relocating and rebuilding the kitchen, adding new windows, new electrical, water and ductwork, structural including steel and LVL beams, new columns and joist reinforcements, a 2-car garage, a second bathroom remodel, floor and wall tile work, electrical, new flooring... whew I can't write it all. It's a completely new house! This 100 year-old house is an absolute delight. (Here are some process photos to show some of the things we appreciated)

So far, responses from the company respective are very quick and valuable. He tried best to…read moreanswerer my questions/concerns regarding my project.

A home buyer needed to verify the structural integrity of a foundation on a home purchase and…read moreneeded an engineer to check it out. Stanley and his engineer were quick to respond and showed up the next day. For a reasonable price they were able to spend about an hour with us going thru the property. They presented the information and the client was happy to have a professional confirm he was ok to proceeed. We did not do a formal report just a verbal. Thank you Stanley we appreciate your honesty and prompt reply.