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address: "5215 North Ravenswood Avenue, Suite 104, Chicago, Illinois 60640, United States"
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# John Kelly Architects

Original Houzz profile: [John Kelly Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/john-kelly-architects-pfvwus-pf~218110349)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Chicago, IL
- **Serves:** Chicago, Evanston, Skokie, Berwyn, Oak Park, Glenview, Park Ridge, Niles, Wilmette, Elmwood Park, Maywood, Forest Park, Lincolnwood, Winnetka, River Forest, River Grove, Riverside, North Riverside, Northfield, Kenilworth, Golf, Glenview Nas
- **Houzz rating:** 4.0 out of 5 (1 review)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 500 Ideabook Saves

John Kelly Architects' mission is to provide creative and intelligent design services to the public and private realms. Founded in 1992, the firm has successfully developed a portfolio of high quality projects in a variety of areas including residential, commercial, civic and educational. The firm has also successfully completed numerous historic preservation and renovation projects that have been acclaimed for their sensitivity to historic character without compromising current technology and design requirements.

JKA's approach to building focuses on a process of collaborating with clients to identify and interpret project needs in a creative and responsible manner. For JKA, a successful partnership with clients is the most important step to any good project. This is essential to facilitate a clear design direction founded on a broad range of issues including design image, functional requirements, long-range goals and budgetary parameters.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Sustainable Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Floor Plans
- Universal Design
- Multigenerational Homes
- Home Restoration
- Historic Building Conservation
- Project Management
- Handicap-Accessible Design

### Areas Served

- Chicago
- Evanston
- Skokie
- Berwyn
- Oak Park
- Glenview
- Park Ridge
- Niles
- Wilmette
- Elmwood Park
- Maywood
- Forest Park
- Lincolnwood
- Winnetka
- River Forest
- River Grove
- Riverside
- North Riverside
- Northfield
- Kenilworth
- Golf
- Glenview Nas

### Typical Job Cost

$100,000 - 400,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | John Kelly Architects |
| Address | 5215 North Ravenswood Avenue, Suite 104, Chicago, Illinois 60640, United States |
| Phone | (773) 944-5500 |
| Website | http://www.johnkellyarchitects.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 61 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/john-kelly-architects/103622396399164
- X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/\#!/jkarchitect

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [John Kelly Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/john-kelly-architects-pfvwus-pf~218110349)
- **Website:** http://www.johnkellyarchitects.com
- **Phone:** (773) 944-5500

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 — 1 review**

### All 1 review

**★★★★ — saralynsacks, Jan. 2013**

> John Kelly did a large renovation on our late 1800's victorian.  We did a small addition, moved our kitchen and added stairs to the basment and put in a playroom.  Additionally, we put in a new powder room and laundry room.  John did a great job and was very easy to work with.  He had very good creative ideas and always listened to what i wanted (even when i changed my mind a number of times!).  we were very happy with the finished project and would definitely recommend him.

## Selected projects

- [Sandro Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sandro-residence-pj-vj~47430)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 8
- [Veronesi Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/veronesi-residence-pj-vj~47415)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: A clean, modern and warm residential space by John Kelly Architects.
- [Ubogy Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ubogy-residence-pj-vj~3024297)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Warm residential renovation done by John Kelly Architects.
- [Ludkowski Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ludkowski-residence-pj-vj~3024280)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Contemporary home with a connection to the natural landscape.
- [Connor Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/connor-residence-pj-vj~3024364)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 6
- [Wu-Visser](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wu-visser-pj-vj~3024303)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Contemporary residential renovation utilizing color and sleek design.
- [Beckman Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beckman-residence-pj-vj~3024306)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: Traditional residential renovation completed by John Kelly Architects.
- [Strong Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/strong-residence-pj-vj~3024390)
  - Location: Chicago, IL
  - Photos: 4

[See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/john-kelly-architects-pfvwus-pf~218110349)

## Ideabooks

- [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107694351/list/bathrooms) — 3 ideas
- [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107694191/list/kitchens) — 1 idea
- [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107693791/list/exteriors) — 3 ideas

[See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/johnkellyarchitects)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-21.*