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.

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.

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!!!

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

Steve is wonderful. He was the third architect I hired to help me redesign a complete gut rehab of…read more3 story plus basement SFH. Having already failed to get a workable design twice, working with Steve was so easy. During our first meeting his off-the-top-of-head ideas were both logical and architectually appropriate. His design drawings were even better. And nothing like either of the previous designs! Steve worked closely with the City of Chicago to make sure that our plans met code. I credit his knowledge of CofC building codes to place new dormers, not where I suggested but where they would still give me the required space and be approved by the City. Plus, they provide a better view! Everytime I think 'oh, no, I didn't think of . . .' I check the plans and Steve did think of that! Steve is quick to understand what you want/need, is responsive to questions, and explains the whys and hows. His plans are thorough, detailed, thoughtful. The kitchen space he created for us without an addition is alone worth 5 stars. Now that he is finished with the heavy lifting on my project talk to him about yours

Steve did a great job on designing our addition. He was easy to communicate with and listened to…read moreour needs. He had some great ideas and was able to get exactly what we wanted while still working within our budget. The drawings were thorough, which reduced confusion with the contractor and made the permit process very quick. Would definately recommend.

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!

Hanna Architects will not stand behind the end result of their work, choosing to take the side of a…read moredeveloper that deviated from the permitted plans provided by John Hanna. They would rather ignore the issue, removing themselves from the situation than assist in what is right.

Hanna Architects was recomendéis by a friend who used this company. I contacted and made an…read moreappointment and signed the contract. The work was amazing. And the home design he made for me blew away my expectations. Wow I highly recommend this company.

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.

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.