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Avatar for Marc Anderson Architects
Marc Anderson Architects
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Serving Tower Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"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.
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADDArchitect - For Business

Serving Tower Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

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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
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Senga Architects
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Serving Tower Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"We met with owner/senior architect, Firmin Senga to join us in the viewing of our desired property. We wanted to have an architect on board with us for reassurance that the updates we plan will work before we make an offer. He was very helpful."
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Front of New House

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Response time1 day
110 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
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Serving Tower Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

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Customers say: Super punctual

"i cant say enough good things about this company. angelo and his crew are here on time everyday.the work they did is outstanding.angelo explains every phase of the project in detail. finding ap builders is the best thing we ever did,you wont be dissapointed.thank you angis list."
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Response time5 days
Response rate96%
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Senga Architects Inc.
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Serving Tower Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Firmin is a pleasure to work with. He is professional, responsive, and he helped me immensely by creating a set of drawings for a condo renovation. He came over to my house, discussed the project with me and made me realize that my design needed some adjustments. I was very grateful for this because I think I would not have liked it otherwise. He created the drawings on schedule and delivered by the agreed upon deadline. I would hire Senga Architects again without thinking twice."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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AQ Landscaping Inc.
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving Tower Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Arturo and his three-man crew did an excellent job all the way around. The edging and mulch look great. Afterward, the entire area was cleaned up and looked as if they were never there. I would recommend AQ Landscaping to anyone looking for quality work in a timely manner."
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Response time2 days
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Open floor plans can come with drawbacks—mainly the lack of privacy and noise dampening. Walls act as an important barrier for traveling sounds, meaning in an open floor plan you could hear your dishwasher running while sitting in your living room. Storage limitations and separation of activities (for example, keeping the kid’s playroom away from the dining room) are other reasons some homeowners are opting out of an open floor plan.

The most common scale for residential blueprints is 1/4 of an inch equals one foot. This scale is the most popular because it’s easier for everyone involved, from professionals to homeowners, to understand the building’s actual dimensions. Also, it allows blueprints to have the necessary details without cluttering the page.

When planning a new build, meet with an architect as your first step. Architects will often work with specific contractors and can ensure the contractor on your project is qualified and experienced to handle your build. Both the architect and the contractor should be involved with the project from the early stages, but the process may be smoother when you start with an architect.

You have three options in terms of professionals who can draw up blueprints: a draftsperson, an architect, or a structural engineer. A draftsperson can sometimes draw up plans for new construction, but they more often work from approved plans for alterations or to provide 3D drawings. Architects are usually the best option for standard residential construction projects. Structural engineers might be necessary for custom home builds or for alterations that could affect your home’s structural integrity. Draftsmen cost the least of the three, followed by architects and then structural engineers.

The best way to start designing a house is to know what you want before designing. Making a list of your biggest priorities in a home will help. Designing a house without an idea of what you need or want in a home will lead to many trials and errors that could make it harder to figure out what you need in your design.

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