--- title: "L. A Rizzolo Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/l-a-rizzolo-architects-pfvwus-pf~1736521756 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1736521756.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "L. A Rizzolo Architects" category: ["Architects"] address: "Glencoe, Illinois 60022, United States" phone: "(847) 471-4484" website: http://larizzoloarchitects.com rating: 5 review_count: 2 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 46 last_updated: 2026-11-15 --- # L. A Rizzolo Architects Original Houzz profile: [L. A Rizzolo Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/l-a-rizzolo-architects-pfvwus-pf~1736521756) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Glencoe, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, Glenview, Wheeling, Northbrook, Highland Park, Wilmette, Lake Forest, Deerfield, Lincolnwood, Winnetka, River Forest, Glencoe, Lincolnshire, Northfield, Highwood, Riverwoods, Kenilworth, Golf - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2022), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 1,000 Ideabook Saves L. A. Rizzolo Architects, Ltd have been designing homes since 1991. A small boutique architectural firm specializing in additions, and renovations to older and historic homes on the north shore and Chicago area. Work also includes vacations homes and second homes in Wisconsin and Michigan. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Kitchen Design - Floor Plans - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Historic Building Conservation - Handicap-Accessible Design - Basement Design - Mudroom Design - Laundry Room Design ### Areas Served - Chicago - Evanston - Oak Park - Glenview - Wheeling - Northbrook - Highland Park - Wilmette - Lake Forest - Deerfield - Lincolnwood - Winnetka - River Forest - Glencoe - Lincolnshire - Northfield - Highwood - Riverwoods - Kenilworth - Golf ### Typical Job Cost $75,000 - 2 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | L. A Rizzolo Architects | | Address | Glencoe, Illinois 60022, United States | | Phone | (847) 471-4484 | | Website | http://larizzoloarchitects.com | | Followers on Houzz | 46 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/lesa-rizzolo/9/6b4/5a5/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [L. A Rizzolo Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/l-a-rizzolo-architects-pfvwus-pf~1736521756) - **Website:** http://larizzoloarchitects.com - **Phone:** (847) 471-4484 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Glencoe Historic Preservation Award – Rehabilitation Glencoe Historic Preservation Award –Restoration Kenilworth Historical Society AwardWinnetka Preservation Award Glencoe Historic Preservation Award – Rehabilitation - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2022), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### All 2 reviews **★★★★★ — HU-298837006, March 2021** > Lesa Rizzolo has done two projects for us over the past years, taking our century-old house and turning it into a beautiful, updated home that has worked wonderfully for our evolving family. People walking by always stop to tell us how much they love our house...I am not exaggerating! Best thing is, we do too. She brings a killer combination of razor-sharp technical skills, robust creative vision, and a genuine collaborative sensibility. Can't sing her praises enough! > Karen Kolodzey+George Brigandi > Winnetka, IL **★★★★★ — bawdwriter, March 2021** > We have used L.A. Rizzolo for several projects: the staged renovation of our primary home (actually two projects), and the renovation of our 150-year old farmhouse. In each case, Lesa did not disappoint. Her engineering skills were invaluable in both situations: you never know what you're going to find behind those walls in a reno, or above that ceiling. Lesa was ready with creative and interesting suggestions for all "surprises." In addition, her design skills made for wonderfully livable spaces in two properties that serve very different functions. We continue to get compliments on the beauty and great layouts of our places, and frankly would not bother calling anyone else for our next project. We wholeheartedly recommend Lesa and company. > Jan and David Bawden > Winnetka, IL ## Selected projects - [Lake Forest Kitchen/Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-forest-kitchen-family-room-pj-vj~2560926) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Winnetka shingle](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/winnetka-shingle-pj-vj~159693) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Williamsburg, Va](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/williamsburg-va-pj-vj~159809) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Glencoe tutor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glencoe-tutor-pj-vj~159725) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Spring Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spring-lane-pj-vj~159738) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Glencoe Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glencoe-modern-pj-vj~159773) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Glencoe garage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glencoe-garage-pj-vj~159769) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Wilmette tutor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wilmette-tutor-pj-vj~159715) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/l-a-rizzolo-architects-pfvwus-pf~1736521756) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/172895293/list/wish-list) — 4 ideas - [exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/168306823/list/exterior) — 1 idea - [knickelbein](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/166722608/list/knickelbein) — 2 ideas - [GAGLIARDI](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162760965/list/gagliardi) — 6 ideas - [RIZ LAUNDRY](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162760911/list/riz-laundry) — 1 idea - [riz bunkbeds](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162690818/list/riz-bunkbeds) — 1 idea - [riz pantry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162690637/list/riz-pantry) — 7 ideas - [oconnor](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162431777/list/oconnor) — 24 ideas - [volume ceilings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162420242/list/volume-ceilings) — 2 ideas - [meyer bath second](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/158501076/list/meyer-bath-second) — 5 ideas - [reatherford bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157489014/list/reatherford-bath) — 7 ideas - [elipas glencoe](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157214936/list/elipas-glencoe) — 2 ideas - [winnetka painted brick](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/139738641/list/winnetka-painted-brick) — 16 ideas - [built ins](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113208156/list/built-ins) — 22 ideas - [rizzolo houses](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52004897/list/rizzolo-houses) — 5 ideas - [exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8585647/list/exteriors) — 108 ideas - [riz kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2355666/list/riz-kitchens) — 77 ideas - [baTHROOMS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6445951/list/bathrooms) — 36 ideas - [riz mudrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16563853/list/riz-mudrooms) — 40 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/172895292/list/wish-list) — 1 idea [See all 112 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/larizzolo) ## Community Q&A **Q: Knocker** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is the door knocker from? A: an antique.. **Q: Could you please share the color of the trim?** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you please share the color of the trim? A: The trim is a custom color - created by a colorist. We were trying to create a color between the traditional "brown" seen on Tutor homes, and a more muted gray'green. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-15.*