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address: "13705 W. Irma Lee Ct., Lake Forest, Illinois 60045, United States"
latitude: 42.2374
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# Downey Szafarz Architects

Original Houzz profile: [Downey Szafarz Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/downey-szafarz-architects-pfvwus-pf~1225018551)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Lake Forest, IL
- **Serves:** Chicago it's northern suburbs, but also licensed is 14 additional states
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

Lake Forest based architectural firm, specializing in all aspect of custom residential design and construction

### Services Provided

- Architectural design  and construction documents
- construction administration services. Construction management and general contracting services provided by affiliated construction company
- Downey Szafarz  Construction

### Areas Served

- Chicago it's northern suburbs
- but also licensed is 14 additional states

### Typical Job Cost

$50,000 - $2,500,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Downey Szafarz Architects |
| Address | 13705 W. Irma Lee Ct., Lake Forest, Illinois 60045, United States |
| Phone | (847) 295-5777 |
| Website | http://www.ds-arch-inc.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 51 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Downey Szafarz Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/downey-szafarz-architects-pfvwus-pf~1225018551)
- **Website:** http://www.ds-arch-inc.com
- **Phone:** (847) 295-5777

## Selected projects

- [Riverfront Home - After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/riverfront-home-after-pj-vj~171471)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Historic Evanston Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-evanston-renovation-pj-vj~983022)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
- [Lake Forest Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-forest-home-pj-vj~175682)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- [Libertyville Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/libertyville-home-pj-vj~175705)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Lake Front Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-front-estate-pj-vj~171452)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12

[See all 5 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/downey-szafarz-architects-pfvwus-pf~1225018551)

## Ideabooks

- [Moorhouse stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/177347812/list/moorhouse-stairs) — 1 idea

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dszafarz)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Beautiful.  Can you tell us where the light fixture is from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The lighting fixture is from Nancy Corzine.

**Q: what is the material on the cabinet doors?** *(in Photo Questions)*

what is the material on the cabinet doors?

A: The cabinet doors, the wainscot panels and the floors are all walnut.

**Q: Chandelier** *(in Photo Questions)*

Any specific info on the chandelier lanterns

A: They are a custom light fixture - if you wish to find out more information on this, please email me at dszafarz@ds-arch-inc.com

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-06.*