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# Mark Swanson

Original Houzz profile: [Mark Swanson](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mark-swanson-pfvwus-pf~1795377010)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Barrington, IL
- **Serves:** Elgin, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Buffalo Grove, Crystal Lake, Streamwood, Carpentersville, Mundelein, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Vernon Hills, Rolling Meadows, Libertyville, Lake Zurich, Cary, Wauconda, Barrington, Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove, Island Lake, West Dundee, Inverness, Lake Barrington, South Barrington, Fairfield, Fox River Grove, Barrington Hills, Kildeer, Green Oaks, Deer Park, Sleepy Hollow, East Dundee, North Barrington, Oakwood Hills, Prairie Grove, Port Barrington, Forest Lake, Tower Lake, Bull Valley, Cuba, Mettawa, Trout Valley, Lakewood, Dundee
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

Designs provided for residential projects of any size. Commercial designs provided for churches, small offices, restaurants and bars.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Floor Plans
- Bathroom Design
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Multigenerational Homes
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Drafting
- Historic Building Conservation
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Basement Remodeling
- Barn Design & Construction
- Basement Design
- Attic Conversion
- Garage Design
- Deck Design
- Laundry Room Design
- Home Gym Design & Construction
- Additions
- Custom Home
- Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Elgin
- Schaumburg
- Arlington Heights
- Palatine
- Hoffman Estates
- Buffalo Grove
- Crystal Lake
- Streamwood
- Carpentersville
- Mundelein
- Algonquin
- Lake in the Hills
- Vernon Hills
- Rolling Meadows
- Libertyville
- Lake Zurich
- Cary
- Wauconda
- Barrington
- Hawthorn Woods
- Long Grove
- Island Lake
- West Dundee
- Inverness
- Lake Barrington
- South Barrington
- Fairfield
- Fox River Grove
- Barrington Hills
- Kildeer
- Green Oaks
- Deer Park
- Sleepy Hollow
- East Dundee
- North Barrington
- Oakwood Hills
- Prairie Grove
- Port Barrington
- Forest Lake
- Tower Lake
- Bull Valley
- Cuba
- Mettawa
- Trout Valley
- Lakewood
- Dundee

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Mark Swanson |
| Address | 536 s. summit st., Barrington, Illinois 60010, United States |
| Phone | (224) 563-8494 |
| Website | http://www.be.net/swansonmc |
| License Number | IL 001-010772 |
| Followers on Houzz | 19 |

**Social profiles:**
- Blog — www.be.net/swansonmc

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Mark Swanson](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mark-swanson-pfvwus-pf~1795377010)
- **Website:** http://www.be.net/swansonmc
- **Phone:** (224) 563-8494

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- NCARB certified with licenses in Il, In, Mi, Mn, Ut., and Wi.

## Selected projects

- [Canine Country Club](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/canine-country-club-pj-vj~7673939)
  - Location: Barrington, IL
  - Photos: 6
- [Barrington Historic District Victorian](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barrington-historic-district-victorian-pj-vj~7414645)
  - Location: Barrington, IL
  - Photos: 8
- [Garage, Greenhouse and Shed, Barrington Hills, IL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garage-greenhouse-and-shed-barrington-hills-il-pj-vj~7076224)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 21
- [Private Residence, Cary, IL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-cary-il-pj-vj~7076216)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 18
- [Private Residence, Elk Grove Village, IL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-elk-grove-village-il-pj-vj~7076210)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
- [Barrington Hills 6 car Garage and work space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barrington-hills-6-car-garage-and-work-space-pj-vj~6471833)
  - Location: Barrington Hills, Illinois
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: 6 Car detached garage to match existing colonial style house. Garage in configured to save trees and reduce scale.
- [Barrington Hills 5 car Garage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barrington-hills-5-car-garage-pj-vj~6471823)
  - Location: Barrington Hills, Illinois
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: 5 Car timber framed detached garage adjoining wetlands designed to match residence.
- [Barrington Hills, IL Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barrington-hills-il-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~5400313)
  - Location: Barrington Hills, Illinois
  - Photos: 10
- [Barrington Hills, IL Pool House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barrington-hills-il-pool-house-pj-vj~2679249)
  - Location: Barrington Hills, Illinois
  - Photos: 20
- [Private Residence, Evanston, IL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-evanston-il-pj-vj~1085525)
  - Location: Evanston, Illinois
  - Photos: 27
- [1869 Second Empire Barrington, IL Garage and Screened Porch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1869-second-empire-barrington-il-garage-and-screened-porch-pj-vj~1337308)
  - Location: Barrington, Illinois
  - Photos: 14
- [Barrington Remodeling - 2012](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barrington-remodeling-2012-pj-vj~1312146)
  - Location: Barrington, Illinois
  - Photos: 17
- [Outdoor Entertainment Area, Barrington Hills, IL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-entertainment-area-barrington-hills-il-pj-vj~1350159)
  - Location: Barrington Hills, Illinois
  - Photos: 18
- [Barrington, IL Historical District Addition / Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barrington-il-historical-district-addition-remodel-pj-vj~1416343)
  - Location: Barrington, Illinois
  - Photos: 38
- [Barrington Historical District restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barrington-historical-district-restoration-pj-vj~6471818)
  - Location: Barrington, Illinois
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Restored Farmhouse to original exterior (removed aluminum siding) restored trim details.
- [Barrington Hills renovation and new Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barrington-hills-renovation-and-new-kitchen-pj-vj~6471812)
  - Location: Barrington Hills, Illinois
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Update exterior, windows and enlarge Kitchen.
- [Barrington Historical District Garage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barrington-historical-district-garage-pj-vj~6471808)
  - Location: Barrington, Illinois
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Add a new 2 garage garage on a steep slope. Match existing farmhouse style and convert existing basement garage into a finshed recreation room.
- [Barrington Historical Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barrington-historical-renovation-pj-vj~5770225)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 37
- [Farm House Interior](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farm-house-interior-pj-vj~2262579)
  - Location: Barrington, IL
  - Photos: 28
- [Private Residence \#3, Barrington, IL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-3-barrington-il-pj-vj~831410)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2

[See all 27 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mark-swanson-pfvwus-pf~1795377010)

## Ideabooks

- [Kalt Exterior Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/160633020/list/kalt-exterior-remodel) — 4 ideas
- [Metal Roof Front Porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/158170134/list/metal-roof-front-porch) — 15 ideas
- [Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/91836954/list/family-room) — 2 ideas
- [Weirsma - Gambrel Roof](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/158156135/list/weirsma-gambrel-roof) — 15 ideas
- [Dowdy exterior remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157954638/list/dowdy-exterior-remodel) — 13 ideas
- [Stephen Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/147428360/list/stephen-exterior) — 74 ideas
- [McElroy mansard re-design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157531590/list/mcelroy-mansard-re-design) — 21 ideas
- [Outdoor fireplace - Barrington B & B](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/154185394/list/outdoor-fireplace-barrington-b-b) — 9 ideas
- [KROZEL exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/149899464/list/krozel-exterior) — 10 ideas
- [Conerty Exterior Projects](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/147680764/list/conerty-exterior-projects) — 14 ideas
- [Van Daele exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119968955/list/van-daele-exterior) — 9 ideas
- [Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/101492025/list/powder-room) — 5 ideas
- [Johnson - Fontana House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/144160450/list/johnson-fontana-house) — 24 ideas
- [Brannan Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/143359018/list/brannan-ranch) — 6 ideas
- [Sonnenberg Addition](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/142302335/list/sonnenberg-addition) — 6 ideas
- [next res](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55688345/list/next-res) — 11 ideas
- [McGough Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/134924395/list/mcgough-exterior) — 29 ideas
- [Whalen Basement](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/132076907/list/whalen-basement) — 10 ideas

[See all 18 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/swansonmc)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-07.*