Aurora, located in Kane County, comprises 36 neighborhoods and is the second-largest community in Illinois. Most residents in Aurora own their homes and the city offers a dense suburban feel to its locals. It is a family-friendly city with many parks, coffee shops, and a large population of millennials. If you are looking to build a home in Aurora, Illinois, check out the list below of five of the best residential architects in the area.
Charles Vincent George architects
1245 E Diehl Road, Suite 101, Naperville, IL 60563
Charles Vincent George (CVG) Architects has been providing professional Architecture, Land Planning, and Interior Design services to its clients since 1962. It is a privately-owned firm with solid credentials and experience in land and space planning and architectural design—it’s LEED-accredited as well. The firm is based in Naperville, Illinois, and is working on private and public agencies and organizations throughout the midwest.
CVG has committed itself to delivering excellent design, management, and execution on every project it handles. Specifically for residential projects, CVG’s goal is to exceed clients’ expectations by being receptive to their ideas and showcasing professionalism and creativity throughout the process—from design to construction.
Bruce George, AIA, NCARB currently heads the firm. Bruce is the current President and CEO of CVG. Under his leadership, the company has expanded and has collaborated with some of America’s leading corporations.
CVG’s projects have received several awards and the firm has been awarded the Northeast Illinois Chapter of the American Institute of Architects “Outstanding Firm of the Year Award.”
Craftstone Architects
14150 S Route 30, Suite 201, Plainfield, IL 60544
Established in 2000, Craftstone Architects offers commercial and residential architectural services. The firm helps its clients create eye-catching designs that are budget-conscious and energy-efficient. Craftstone works on both remodeling and new projects.
Clients are an integral part of the design process for the company. The Craftstone team ensures that they sit down and get to know their clients. The team also educates and guides clients through several decisions that need to be made throughout the project. The firm takes pride in the fact that nearly 80% of its projects are from repeat clients or referrals.
Craftstone Architects operates under the leadership of Mike Buhr, the company President and Founder. Buhr obtained his Architecture degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1988. He spent the next 12 years honing his craft under the guidance of several award-winning mentors. Then he founded Craftstone Architects in 2000.
Turn Collaborative
2763 W Francis Place, Chicago, IL 60647
Turn Collaborative is an architectural design firm providing a wide array of services for Residential, Commercial, Child Care Center, and Special Needs Housing Projects. The firm is based in Chicago and has been serving the community since its inception in 2004.
The firm provides design development, interior design and finishes, master planning, construction administration, programming and space planning analysis, built measurements, bidding and negotiation, schematic design, permit coordination, site improvements, feasibility studies, construction documents, and more.
On every project, Turn Collaborative ensures that the relationship it builds between the client and the firm’s designs will endure long after the project is completed. The goal is to create designs that veer away from the formulaic approach. Instead, the Turn Collaborative team commits to presenting designs inspired by its clients’ visions, hopes, and desires.
The company is headed by Paul Benigno, who has vast design experience. Paul has worked on several projects and building types including residential, commercial, and special needs housing. He has both a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Architecture.
McCloud & Associates Architecture
601 West 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081
McCloud & Associates Architecture is based in Sterling, Illinois, with a satellite studio in Downers Grove, Illinois. It serves clients throughout Northwest Illinois, Chicagoland, and Sauk Valley.
The firm provides various services such as custom residential design, residential additions and renovations, construction management, sustainability studies and design, project administration, commercial building and design, historic preservation, and healthcare facility design.
Whether the project is a new home construction or a renovation of an existing space, McCloud & Associates Architecture works closely with clients to ensure their vision is brought to life. The McCloud team collaborates to translate ideas and insights into creative design and detailed drawings.
The firm leverages on its experience of two decades in the industry to pay attention to details and deliver architectural elements appropriate to each project. The result is a home as unique as the owner it is designed for.
Archamerica, Inc.
34121 N US 45, Suite 213, Grayslake, IL 60030
Archamerica is a progressive architecture firm based in Grayslake, Illinois. It includes a team of experienced architects specializing in residential, commercial, and mixed-use building projects. The designers and architects in Archamerica have the knowledge and proficiency to provide a full spectrum of technical and creative services.
The firm has built a strong reputation for providing exceptional customer service, creating trend-setting designs, and offering outstanding value.
Suppose you plan to build a new home or renovate and make additions to your current home. In that case, Archamerica can deliver unique designs for you that will reflect your needs and personality. The team ensures that you get both beauty and functionality in your existing or new home.
Archamerica is headed by its President, Matthew S. Haylock. He excels in master planning, complete project design, zoning analysis, construction administration, and municipal hearing presentation. His portfolio includes over 5000 new multi-family units and over 700 remodeled and new buildings.
