--- title: "BWA Co. — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/bwa-co-pfvwus-pf~152450735 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~152450735.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "BWA Co." category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/cea33f2a0564ed81_7766-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Highland Park, Illinois 60035, United States" latitude: 42.1794 longitude: -87.8059 phone: "(847) 971-7278" website: http://www.bweinsteinassociates.com rating: 4.5 review_count: 2 followers: 25 last_updated: 2026-08-14 --- # BWA Co. Original Houzz profile: [BWA Co.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/bwa-co-pfvwus-pf~152450735) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Highland Park, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Skokie, Mount Prospect, Glenview, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Northbrook, Highland Park, Wilmette, Vernon Hills, Morton Grove, Lake Forest, Deerfield, Winnetka, Glencoe, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Lake Bluff, Northfield, Highwood, Riverwoods, Kenilworth, Bannockburn, Mettawa, Golf, Fort Sheridan, Techny - **Houzz rating:** 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer Assist owners with all aspects of interior, exterior remodeling and new homes. Architecture, and General Construction, Design/Build. Providing the most bang for the buck. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - New Home Construction - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Design - Home Extensions - Bathroom Design - Architectural Design - Building Design - Deck Building - Basement Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Multigenerational Homes - Flooring Installation - Pool House Design & Construction - Project Management - Home Restoration - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Garage Building - Universal Design - Custom Home Bars - Porch Design & Construction - Laundry Room Design - Sunroom Design & Construction - Attic Conversion - Space Planning - Home Gym Design & Construction - Deck Design - Historic Building Conservation - Handicap-Accessible Design - Mudroom Design - Drafting - Garage Design - Tiny House Construction - Foundation Construction - Structural Engineering - Home Theater Design - Swimming Pool Construction - Wood Floor Installation - Staircase Design - Demolition - Laminate Flooring Installation - Rooftop Deck Installation - Radiant Floor Heating - Shed Design & Construction - Custom Homes ### Areas Served - Chicago - Evanston - Arlington Heights - Skokie - Mount Prospect - Glenview - Buffalo Grove - Wheeling - Northbrook - Highland Park - Wilmette - Vernon Hills - Morton Grove - Lake Forest - Deerfield - Winnetka - Glencoe - Long Grove - Lincolnshire - Lake Bluff - Northfield - Highwood - Riverwoods - Kenilworth - Bannockburn - Mettawa - Golf - Fort Sheridan - Techny ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 3 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | BWA Co. | | Address | Highland Park, Illinois 60035, United States | | Phone | (847) 971-7278 | | Website | http://www.bweinsteinassociates.com | | License Number | Architect IL 1971, G. C. 1985 | | Followers on Houzz | 25 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [BWA Co.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/bwa-co-pfvwus-pf~152450735) - **Website:** http://www.bweinsteinassociates.com - **Phone:** (847) 971-7278 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Licensed Architect and General Contractor. Published in Who's Who in America. Published Architecture state of the art in the 80's. Historic Preservation Awards Highland Park IL 2006, 2355 Linden Ave. 2010, 2480 Sheridan Rd. Whole House. Best Business Award, H P 2013. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 — 2 reviews** ### All 2 reviews **★★★★ — steven5436, June 2015** > Barry Weinstein is one of the most creative architects I've ever had the experience of working with. His approach to issues are comprehensive, and is a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — Deborah Hellman, May 2015** > I worked with B Weinstein and Associates twice. Once to do a 4,000 sq ft apartment from studs and then a remodeling to add a bathroom 5 years later. Barry Weinstein was wonderful to work with. He really listens to your needs and comes up with creative ideas to make an amazing space! His workers are talented and respect your home ..especially important if you are living through construction. The job was finished in the time stated and his price was very competitive. I would highly represent this company! ## Selected projects - [150 years of Great Architecture, Sesquicentennial, City of Highland Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/150-years-of-great-architecture-sesquicentennial-city-of-highland-park-pj-vj~5688720) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: BWA, Co., B. Weinstein Associates, Barry A. Weinstein, AIA has 7 projects that were selected to be park of the celebration. The projects are pointed out by signs at each location starting this April and will be part of a permanent web site, cityhpil.com/arch. Excellent design and construction spanning more than four decades and continuing for your future projects. - [Riverwoods House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/riverwoods-house-pj-vj~2996110) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Whole House Remodeling 2480 Sheridan Rd. Highland Park, IL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whole-house-remodeling-2480-sheridan-rd-highland-park-il-pj-vj~1131110) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Hybernia master bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hybernia-master-bath-pj-vj~1130986) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Complete gut remodel of 1990's bath in same space. Relocate toilet, with new wall hung, in a private compartment centered under an existing octagonal window that used to be in a wall to wall mirror over a sink. Change the double bowel vanities to separate his and hers. Take out the built in 4 person whirlpool tub and provide a free standing tub. Provide all water massaging as necessary in shower with 6 body sprays, shower head, rain head, hand held and steam. Provide concealed linear drain near… - [Addition 353 Lambert Tree, Highland Park IL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/addition-353-lambert-tree-highland-park-il-pj-vj~1126785) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Two story addition: First floor, change kitchen to dining room and put new kitchen in in dining and open to new great room. Second floor, new master bed room suite - [My Work](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/my-work-pj-vj~716201) - Location: HIGHLAND PARK, IL - Photos: 7 [See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/bwa-co-pfvwus-pf~152450735) ## Community Q&A **Q: Massive Post Modern Windows** *(in Design Dilemma)* Help. I have massive windows and a 1969 house. It costs thousands to replace the windows. But a contractor offered to take out the glass and replace the rotted wood and rebuild the frames in treated exterior wood fro about 1/3 of the price-also thousands. The price is better, but I fear the possibility of the house collapsing. Does anyone know the horror list of what might go wrong when such massive windows are removed?They are too far gone to be left alone-but it is possible to buy time by patching in place as we are near retirement and may only be here three more years. A: Being a licensed architect and a design/builder, the large piece of glass is proof that it is not structural. The header probably isn't carrying any load. It looks like your roof and ceiling structure are on the side walls. Anyway you can and should replace with a new unit. The glass should at least be two layers with argon gas fill and a low E coating. Since the windows are White, I would recommend, in the following order, outside. aluminum clad, fibre glass or vinyl. The upper window should be direct set, that means a larger piece of glass set in the frame not in a sash like you have now (this will be less expensive). A less expensive configuration would be a floor to ceiling, tempered, direct set 5' or 6' in the middle with narrower standard size awning windows with direct sets above on each side. The center and side direct sets can be custom size to work with the standard awning windows. The installation will be easier since they can be installed in three separate pieces, then snapped together with small metal mullion covers (these are standard items offered by aluminum clad window manufacturers). An 8'-0" tall triple slider that would closely fit the opening might be economical (you could use aluminum side and head fillers if they wouldn't be too large). Rather than building a deck, you would have to attach a code compliant railing on each side of the middle sliding door. An economical window company that I would recommend is Lincoln. Barry A. Weinstein, AIA see my web site at houzz.com/pro/bwaco --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-14.*