Who We Are
Design Studio C, Ltd. was founded in 1998 to offer professional architectural services that cater to entrepreneurial clients. We specialize in detailed commercial projects and complicated homes on small infill lots as well as intricate home remodelings throughout the collar counties around Chicago, Illinois as well as southeastern Wisconsin.
We offer residential and commercial, as well as design/build firm services to homeowners, small business owners, local homebuilders and developers. Furthermore, since we develop one or more projects a year, either for ourselves or for our clients, we see the entire project from both the owner’s perspective and the contractor’s.
We measure our success with our strong repeat customer base. The vast majority of our projects come from repeat customers or direct referrals.
Biographies | where we came from
Project Types
Residential
Commercial
- Office / Retail / Tenant Finish – including Medical, Dental, and Real Estate
- Entertainment – including Restaurants, Bars, Commercial Kitchens, and Hotels
- Industrial – new construction and tenant work
- Automotive
- Construction Management and Architect Led Design Build
Professional Values
- We offer practical straightforward advice, and understand that your projects need to meet your financial, personal and business goals.
- We will assist you in determining when a project can meet your goals, or when to walk away.
- We view each project from the client’s perspective, and treat your money like our own.
Technical Skills
- We will help you navigate the minutiae of state and local codes, as well as zoning requirements and appearance review boards.
- We can develop 3d models to help you see the project before it is built.
- We provide detailed drawings that clearly communicate your wishes to the contractor.
- We offer dynamic designs that inspire and capture your imagination.
- Because we build at least one project a year, we are familiar with construction from the contractor’s perspective.
Sustainability and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Design Studio C, Ltd. continues to incorporate energy-efficient and environmentally conscious design in the background of our core architectural practice catering to entrepreneurial clients. Everyone has different environmental goals, whether lower energy bills, use of local materials, or better indoor air quality. Design Studio C, Ltd. can help you prioritize your goals.
We recognize that marketing of green building practices can create a competitive advantage, which can be aided by LEED certification. Our in-house LEED AP can assist our clients in pursuing LEED certification for their projects, whether new construction or major renovations of existing buildings.
What else can we do for you? Call us today to discuss your building needs and how Design Studio C, Ltd. can help you achieve them.