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Marc Anderson Architects
5.0(
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Serving Cary, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Marc Anderson was incredibly helpful, walking me through the typical process and advising me that I may not need an architect for my specific renovation plans. However, if I do need an architect, he'll be happy to help and I feel assured that I'm dealing with a straight shooter."
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Garage & Workshop
Garage & Workshop
1860s Queen-Anne Renovation

+26

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
ALA Architects & Planners, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Cary, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dave was the BEST to work with. He didn’t hesitate to take a lot of time to help me understand the process of adding an addition to our home, and helped us put together plans that were exactly what we were looking for. I definitely recommend ALA to anyone looking for an architect. We can’t wait to move forward with our project! -Val and Stephen"
Response time3 days
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
ACBI Architects Professional Corporation
4.9(
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Serving Cary, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"David is very professional and punctual. He is patient in answering the questions and get things done as he promised. We are very happy with his work, professional attitude and would recommend him to anyone who is looking to hire an architect."
New Homes in Arlington Heights
 Home Addition in Elk Grove Village
Small home additions
 New Homes in Palatine
 New Homes in Palatine and Long Grove

+2

Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.0(
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Serving Cary, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"I can't say enough about A P Builders and how absolutely wonderful they have been from start to finish. We completely gutted and remodeled our home and Angelo was upfront, honest, timely, and everything that was contracted was done to perfection. We had crew there every day from start to finish. He started on time and finished on time. Any change orders were handled professionally and solutions were found for any unforeseen challenges due to the age of my home. I highly recommend AP Builders for any of your home improvement needs."
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+16

Response time5 days
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AQ Landscaping Inc.
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Serving Cary, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Arturo and his crew were and have always been amazing. I have had Arturo working in my gardens for nine years. His quality is unquestionable and the work is lasting. He figured out how to drain water from a back wall and for the first time in 25 years, I had a dry basement - it was remarkable. His hardscape work is beyond beautiful. He put in two retaining walls, while also laying a patio with existing material. People who visit are always taken with the beauty of what he and his crew created. Finally, Arturor is honest, hard working, has integrity and is dependable to a fault. When he finishes a job, the yard is perfect, he carries everything away. He is the only person I allow to do my work."
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+21

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.4(
103
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Serving Cary, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to create plans for an apartment building. The process was quick and painless. Cost was good. The plans are full complete abd ready to take to builders for quotes. I will definitly use them again."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
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Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rhodium Contractors
4.3(
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Serving Cary, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Moises and his crew did a great job .They were clean, efficient and and knowledgeable when it came time for their input . My Fiancé is very very picky and she could not of been happier with the outcome of both the quality of the work and pricing . A totally awesome experience . In fact we will be having them back later this summer for additional projects"
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Robert Anthony Renovations
5.0(
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Serving Cary, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

"We had an excellent experience working with Robert Anthony from start to finish. They were professional, responsive, and incredibly detail-oriented throughout our kitchen remodel. His team completed our renovation on time, kept the workspace clean, and communicated with us every step of the way. The quality of the craftsmanship exceeded our expectations, and you can truly tell they take pride in their work. They transformed our kitcjen beautifully and made the entire process smooth and stress-free for my family. We are beyond happy with our kitchen and we couldn’t recommended him more."
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Architects questions, answered by experts

The most idyllic building material that encapsulates the feel of Federal architecture is a brick facade, often with bricks alternating between long side and short side. Palladium and arched transom windows are also prevalent, as are flat, white window lintels. More ornate Federal architecture buildings also include columns on either side of the front door. More important than most of the finer details, though, is the symmetry from the exterior. On the interior, ornate plaster moldings and plaster ceiling medallions are indicative of the style.

While many different factors determine whether a house is classified as a villa, many villas are detached homes with a European design influence, often with an emphasis on luxury and comfort. Modern villas often feature outdoor spaces such as terraces, gardens, or patios.

The essential difference between an architect and an engineer is that architects typically focus more on the aesthetic design of buildings, although not without consideration for the structural integrity of the building. Engineers focus more on the structural, technical, and practical aspects of whether and how an architectural design can be built as drawn. You may need to hire both types of professionals if you’re designing and building a new home.

Federal architecture is most common in urban areas throughout the New England states, including the older parts of New York, Pennsylvania (namely, Boston and Philadelphia), Maryland, Massachusetts, and Virginia. The style also dominated in parts of Georgia in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, so many historical homes in the area embody this home design. Salem, MA, has two historic districts that predominantly feature this architectural style: Chestnut Street District and the Salem Maritime National Historic Site.

Typically, architects do not build homes in a hands-on sense of doing the actual framing, roofing, or other building. Architects usually do not have the training and experience to build the homes they design. An architect would need to know how to do the specific trades required to build a house, which is possible but not a common practice. A general contractor or homebuilder typically oversees the actual details of building the house that the architect designs.

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