After interviewing many architectural firms, Bill was the only architect that asked us what we…read morewanted in our home and listened. That immediately impressed us. We knew what we wanted, we just did not know how to incorporate it in the existing home. We were not looking for an architect to control the entire project. We have been doing the general contracting on our own and Studio 21 was the perfect firm for us. They drew out the plans and submitted for permits once that was all approved we took off flying with it. We did run into a unforeseen bump on the road with the crawl space foundation where and an existing addition was done in the 1940's, three cinder blocks deep. Gregg was able to amend the blueprints for us to get us back up and running. We now have a 100% full basement instead of 5% crawl space for the addition that was existing. We have yet to finish our total gut rehab/addition but we could not have envisioned working with any other architect firm other than Studio 21. As busy as they are, they took the time to answer our questions and go above and beyond anything we could have imagined possible in our home. Words cannot express their attention to detail, knowledge and creative minds. Bill and Gregg did an excellent job. We cannot wait to move in and finally enjoy the home. Studio 21 can tailor the project for your needs. They can go as much as doing everything for you to letting you fly on your own. If you are looking for an architectural firm definitely add them to the list of the potential candidates. We highly recommend them.

From the owner: A one-stop-shop process led by our expert architects, from design through construction. We don't…read moreoutsource design, ever! Our architects are involved at every step of your project. One team manages your project; a team that keeps your interests in mind and one that you can trust to deliver your dream home.

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!

Tried to use them on our project and was disappointed I would suggest getting two quotedread more

From the owner: Southwest Michigan's premier architectural services firm specializing in customized services to…read moremeet the needs of our clients, whether residential, commercial, healthcare, or a variety of other building types. From Concept to Completion ... Creative Solutions .... Quality Results!

Myself and my wife had an absolutely awful experience with this firm . My wife and I hired this…read morefirm to develop an architectural design for our custom home. We produce $2500 for costin home designs after which we received a completely generic architectural designthat included none of the extremely detailed elements that we were looking forward to and the whole hiring we hired an architectural firm in the first place (over just going online and finding generic architectural plans) To this end, the product that was eventually produced was completely generic and cookie cutter and confirmed to none of the suggestions that we were looking for into hiring a custom architectural firm. Furthermore , communication was extremely poor and firm is extremely unprofessional.

From the owner: Allegretti Architects is nationally recognized for its designs of socially conscious, affordable…read moreand sustainable housing. This philosophy, and the firm's unwavering devotion to environmentalism, has resulted in the design and construction of an inspiring anthology of what Allegretti calls "organic architecture." The firm's work can be found in 27 states, as well as in Europe. It has received some four dozen American Institute of Architects design awards. And it has been featured in a wide array of industry publications including "Architectural Record", "Architecture", "Progressive Architecture", "Residential Architect", "Professional Builder", and Europe's "American Dream House" magazines. You can also find them on one of many national television broadcasts, including CBS' The Morning Show, HGTV's "Before and After," and "New Spaces." "A long time ago I determined that building structures and creating homes and buildings for people was something that was on a higher order, that I enjoyed doing. And I discovered that I liked the challenge of creating things of beauty that were also utilitarian." -John Allegretti

As a dedicated Yelp fan, we scoured the reviews to find an architect to renovate our 1950's ranch…read morehome. Our main goals were an open floor plan and a larger kitchen. We got so much more! A gorgeous, spacious, cook's kitchen, open floor plan, open curved staircase to basement, mud room and outdoor BBQ station. Jereme is a creative architect with a keen eye for details...not to mention a great, easy-going guy! We had a couple of initial meetings to discuss our wants and needs and then Jereme dove into the design and ultimately presented a few design concepts. We quickly zeroed in on the one that seemed best and collectively tweaked the design and components to best suit our needs. Jereme hired the construction crew and personally directed and supervised their work. He was on the site every day and in frequent contact with us. The end result is FABULOUS and more than we hoped for!! Jereme was great to work with. Very responsive to all of our questions, concerns and ideas...and he never showed any ego. He was also extremely budget conscious and economical. The project took longer than quoted, but the end result is a 10!! Highly recommended!!!

We fell into a family owned 75 year old house after my husband's great uncle passed away and…read morecouldn't pass up the good deal. COULD do without the pink kitchen and yellow and black bathroom tiles. Aesthetics aside, there were some serious layout issues with the house that made it seem smaller than it actually was. Before just hiring a general contractor, we talked to Jereme to see if he had some design ideas that would be more interesting than just "knock down some walls and put new drywall up." Jereme worked really hard to keep within budget while still adding some fun touches that everyone comments on, like a reclaimed wood soffit that defines the kitchen area. He also used every square inch of the home to make sure we didn't have any wasted spaces. We used barn doors to make old bathrooms feel bigger and built ins to make the most of slanted attic walls. Overall, everything was on time and any extras were clearly laid out. Communication over email was great and he was very organized as we went along with the to do list and keeping all of the contractors on task. I would highly recommend Design Insight and will definitely use them again if we buy another house.

Richard is awesome! He is soft spoken and willing to listen. Don't start any construction without…read moretheir architectural plan!

They didn't return our original phone call, but we figured it was because of the holidays. We…read morecalled again and they were very nice and we set an appt. Then they were a no-show. Fool me once....

Schulz Architecture came highly recommended and did not disappoint! Jon and Brian are quite the…read moreduo! The entire process from start to finish (which can be very overwhelming!) went off without a hitch! They were patient and thorough throughout the process, making sure we understood every detail, and there are many! Having no idea what we were doing, they were able to quickly peg our personalities and our style ideas. They provided incredible graphics when we struggled with the "vision" and included our kids in the design process. They truly went above and beyond! Our project kicked off this week and I can't wait to add some after pictures to this review in 2021! Thank you Jon and Brian! You guys are the bees knees! - Katie Stark

From the owner: At Schultz Architecture we provide one of a kind home designs and the best custom residential…read morearchitecture. As architects, we make it easy and fun for you to design a place for you and all of your friends and family to enjoy. Our goal is to be there for you every step of the way. With our knowledge and expertise, we also offer professional and reliable architectural design services. Our residential designers have all the required skills to get the job done. Call now to schedule an architectural design and planning consultation.

So many positive thoughts come to mind when looking back on our experience with CARMI Design Group…read more Decades of experience coupled with fresh ideas and solutions won the day for us. We knew exactly what we wanted, and relied on the team to make our dreams come true from a realistic and structural aspect. The team understood exactly where we were coming from even though our particular project was definitely "outside the box!" The technology that CARMI utilizes allowed us to literally walk though our home via VR (virtual reality) before a single hammer was swung. This allowed us to pivot and make changes ahead of time and avoid costly change orders which makes so much sense. At the end of the day, we seemed to click from our first meeting and consider each and every one of the team our true friends. Small towns do not mean small minds! The "H" Family

From the owner: With 30 years of experience designing K-12 education spaces, we consider ourselves experts in this…read morespecialized area of architecture. We work closely with many school districts in Michigan and Indiana to provide innovative, functional spaces that are flexible enough to adapt to changing curriculum, technology, and teaching approaches. CARMI takes on a diverse range of non-education projects every year, too, ranging from veterinary clinics and manufacturing plants to churches, fire stations, and apartment building renovations. We tackle every project, large or small, the same way; first, we listen carefully, then we explore and collaborate with our clients to provide the very best outcome possible. CARMI Design Group has also worked on dozens of residential projects over their 30 years in business. They can help fulfill the dream and vision for your home – from the initial design, to the construction drawings, to helping estimate the cost and hiring the contractor.