Architects in Illinois

BLDG Projects is a Chicago-based architecture and design firm with an additional presence in Miami that delivers comprehensive architectural services across residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial and community projects. With over 60 years of experience and licenses in multiple states, the company specializes in modern, contemporary design and offers services including new construction, renovations, ADU design, multi-family and office planning, interior design, and full project management from permitting through construction; the company emphasizes clear, high-quality drawings, multilingual client support, assistance with building violations, and a commitment to building stronger, more resilient communities as a 100% women-owned practice (source, contact).

dSPACE Studio is an AIA award-winning residential architecture firm specializing in architecture, interiors, and landscape design that focus on personalized, multisensory environments to enhance health and well-being. dSPACE Studio designs warm-modern urban dwellings, vacation homes, retreats, and site-responsive residences, emphasizes collaborative design and master craftsmanship, operates studios in Los Angeles and Chicago, and has earned multiple AIA design awards and publication recognition in outlets such as Architectural Digest, The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and other national and international journals.

HKS is a global architecture, design and advisory firm founded in 1939 that delivers integrated services across architecture, planning, advisory, structural engineering and research for markets including health, sports, education, aviation, hospitality, life sciences, mixed-use and mission-critical projects; HKS emphasizes design that balances beauty and performance, sustainable and equitable solutions, and a local-to-global office network to serve clients worldwide (see HKS contact and offices pages for more detail: Contact , Our Offices).

Pavlovcik Architecture Inc. is a Chicago-based registered architectural design firm providing residential remodeling, rehabilitation, and new-construction services across Chicagoland and multiple U.S. jurisdictions. The company holds active architect licenses in several states, is self-certified in the City of Chicago, and completes over 100 building permits per year while specializing in fast turnaround, efficient, and cost-effective designs for single-family and multi-family projects as well as commercial work. Company president Samuel Pavlovcik holds advanced degrees in architecture and construction engineering and management, is NCARB-certified, and brings experience ranging from park planning to restaurant and residential projects (Contact, About / Portfolio).

PMPC Architects is a Chicago-based, full-service architectural design firm focused on residential and light-commercial work including custom homes, additions, remodeling, building design, and construction documentation; the company emphasizes people-focused, creative solutions that address spatial and budgetary constraints while also assisting with permits, self-certification, and building-violation resolution. PMPC Architects operates in Chicago (phone (312) 207-0501) and presents a portfolio of studio remodeling, 3D rendering, basement and kitchen remodeling, historic conservation, and other client services that guide projects from concept through completion.

Red Architects is a full service architectural firm based in Chicago that transforms clients' dreams and aspirations into viable designs, delivering projects that range from single-family home remodeling to large-scale commercial ventures while emphasizing personal attention, eco-friendly solutions, and guidance through local zoning and permitting; the company lists its office at 2123 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, phone +1 773 772 2756, and email info@red-arc.com on its website (Red Architects).

Ross Barney Architects is a Chicago-based architecture, urban design, and landscape architecture studio led by Carol Ross Barney that focuses on designing innovative, environmentally responsible public and civic spaces. Ross Barney Architects creates inclusive, community-centered projects—including the Chicago Riverwalk and the Searle Visitor Center—works across transit, parks, cultural, educational, and civic building types, and emphasizes environmental stewardship, equity, and collaborative co-creation to improve quality of life through thoughtfully designed public-realm interventions (Contact, Story).

Senga Architects is a Chicago-based modern architecture firm that delivers collaborative design for residential, commercial, health, government, hospitality, industrial, spiritual, and cultural projects. The company provides architectural and interior design, programming and planning, site and environmental analysis, feasibility studies, BIM/Revit consulting, permit expediting, ADA compliance and accessibility improvements, and construction administration. Senga Architects emphasizes client-centered collaboration, thoughtful modern design, and comprehensive in-house services to guide projects from concept through completion.

STLarchitects is a Chicago-based architecture firm delivering design and planning services for civic, cultural, educational, mixed-use, and residential projects both locally and internationally. The company emphasizes design-led solutions that prioritize community impact, inclusivity, and technical rigor, offering services that range from master planning and building design to wayfinding and construction documentation. STLarchitects has a track record of award-winning and high-profile projects (for example, Williams Park Fieldhouse and several international museum competitions), maintains an active multidisciplinary team across offices, and participates in research, competitions, and teaching to advance architectural practice (Home / Projects, Team).

Via Chicago is a multi-cultural architectural studio based in Chicago and Panamá that delivers design services across custom homes, hospitality and retail, multifamily housing, adaptive reuse, urban agriculture, and community-focused projects. The company emphasizes an honest, collective approach to design that blends Pan-American perspectives with local engagement, holds multiple state and international licenses, is M/WBE certified and self-certified in the City of Chicago, and serves as an Invest South/West pre-qualified designer and NOF technical assistant; Via Chicago is led by co-founders Cristina Gallo and Marty Sandberg and pursues work ranging from ADUs and award-winning tiny-home solutions to larger urban and international commissions, earning recognition in AIA and design press. (source: Via Chicago homepage, Studio)