--- title: "JMB Architect, LTD. — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jmb-architect-ltd-pfvwus-pf~311436502 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~311436502.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "JMB Architect, LTD." category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9a93a8040c0a87d7_9233-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "180 W. Park, Suite #105, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, United States" latitude: 41.8927 longitude: -87.941 phone: "(630) 279-8228" website: http://www.jmbarchitect.com rating: 5 review_count: 13 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 36 last_updated: 2026-08-17 --- # JMB Architect, LTD. Original Houzz profile: [JMB Architect, LTD.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jmb-architect-ltd-pfvwus-pf~311436502) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Elmhurst, IL - **Serves:** Naperville, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Oak Park, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Glenview, Elmhurst, Lombard, Park Ridge, Northbrook, Woodridge, Glen Ellyn, Wilmette, Westmont, Lisle, Roselle, Villa Park, Darien, Brookfield, Lake Forest, Deerfield, Hinsdale, La Grange, Norridge, Lincolnwood, Winnetka, Glencoe, Lincolnshire, North Riverside, Lake Bluff, Northfield, Mt. Prospect - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (13 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2012–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Architecture that transforms your project into better living through design. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Floor Plans - Basement Remodeling - Basement Design ### Areas Served - Naperville - Arlington Heights - Palatine - Oak Park - Wheaton - Downers Grove - Glenview - Elmhurst - Lombard - Park Ridge - Northbrook - Woodridge - Glen Ellyn - Wilmette - Westmont - Lisle - Roselle - Villa Park - Darien - Brookfield - Lake Forest - Deerfield - Hinsdale - La Grange - Norridge - Lincolnwood - Winnetka - Glencoe - Lincolnshire - North Riverside - Lake Bluff - Northfield - Mt. Prospect ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | JMB Architect, LTD. | | Address | 180 W. Park, Suite \#105, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, United States | | Phone | (630) 279-8228 | | Website | http://www.jmbarchitect.com | | Followers on Houzz | 36 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — jmbarchitect.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [JMB Architect, LTD.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jmb-architect-ltd-pfvwus-pf~311436502) - **Website:** http://www.jmbarchitect.com - **Phone:** (630) 279-8228 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2012–2026), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [Association Of Licensed Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/association-of-licensed-architects-pfvwus-pf~1888392227) - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 13 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Nick Vilione, March 2026** > My name is Nick Vilione and I've had the pleasure of working with JMB Architects throughout the design process of our new home in Elmhurst. John has made an otherwise stressful process very enjoyable. John and his firm are extremely easy to work with and are very accommodating and flexible. They are an integral part of the home design process, especially when many architectural features are able to be fully customized. > > From a technical perspective, JMB's work is detail-oriented, accurate, and polished. They produce architectural home designs that incorporate a variety of custom requirements while also being extremely knowledgeable of applicable local and national residential building codes. > > On a personal level, JMB is personable and approachable, and does a very nice job communicating with their clients throughout the home design process. > > Thanks for everything! **★★★★★ — DC Properties, March 2025** > If you’re building a home in Elmhurst or any surrounding area, stop Googling and just call JMB. We threw every wild idea we had at them — from a Costco door in the pantry from our garage to rethinking the entire layout. They handled it all with grace, humor, and alarming levels of patience. > > The entire team at JMB is not only wildly talented, they’re also responsive. When we hit unexpected bumps, they were on it before we even finished panicking. And if you’ve ever dealt with permits and city approvals, you know that working with the building department can be... an adventure. But with JMB? Smooth sailing. They know the process inside and out and have great relationships with everyone involved. > > They embraced all our last-minute design changes, weird requests, and "wouldn’t it be cool if..." moments without blinking an eye. They made us feel like our quirks were part of the creative process, not a problem to solve — and that’s rare. > > Bottom line: If you want architects who are creative, responsive, easy to work with, and have the magical ability to keep both clients and the city happy, JMB is the firm you need. **★★★★★ — Keith Cichy, March 2021** > We were recommended to John Anstadt from a friend. We met with 3 firms and knew John was the right choice. We worked with John and Jim and couldn't be happier. We are renovating and adding an addition onto a split level home and were blown away by the results. They had wonderful ideas we never would have thought of. We felt like a priority throughout the process and highly recommend using them! **★★★★★ — Ross I, Nov. 2020** > I worked closely with John B to design our residence in Elmhurst. He came highly recommended and certainly met and exceeded our expectations. We were nervous because we were on a very tight timeline but John was very accommodating and responsive, making sure that we finished the design quickly and accurately. > > Anyone who has built a custom home knows that it is a difficult task to take someone’s vision and draw it accurately on a piece of paper and John handled that very efficiently taking time to explain the different steps along the way. His experience and creativity were surpassed only by his professionalism, all of which were on full display during the entire process. We would definitely recommend him and his team to anyone looking for a quality architect. **★★★★★ — Peter M., July 2020** > You should use JMB Architect, and you should request John Anstadt when you do. We could not be more pleased with the company, people, process, and most importantly the plans. John took what we thought were perfect plans (that we had designed) and incorporated all our best ideas into a design that was, honestly, much better. John’s design process was engaging and detailed, with free hand sketch drawings on the spot, and a quick turn around to actual plans in hand. Every meeting he listened to our requests, incorporated our ideas, and when he pushed back, he explained why in professional manner that left us confident we had made the right choice. John was also very thoughtful with keeping us on budget with our design and provided us with estimates for his work that were dead on. In addition, he has been extremely responsive throughout the project, including during the permitting process. It has been, and continues to be, a pleasure working with John and JMB Architect. **★★★★★ — Kristen Leadbetter, July 2019** > My husband and I used JMB Architects to design our new dream home and worked very closely with John B and his team John A and Kurt. From the start they did a phenomenal job helping create a functional and beautiful space, asking for a detailed wish list and pictures we previously found on Houzz to help understand our individual style and incorporate all our wishes into the design. John A and his team were extremely responsive and were efficient in providing updated plans based on our comments. They were willing to meet in person based on our schedule, willing to jump on a quick call or communicate via e-mail. Furthermore the JMB team proved to be extremely knowledgeable of the city code and were wonderful working with us to determine appropriate roof pitches, designing to minimize structural costs where possible, and working closely with the civil engineer. John A also has a great sense of design and was an extremely valuable resource to have throughout this process. We had so much fun! A sincere thank you to the JMB Team! **★★★★★ — Kristin Petro Interiors, Inc., March 2019** > I have collaborated with John and his team for years. They are patient, collaborative and extremely skilled in their craft. They take the time to really listen to their clients. I highly recommend JMB Architects, Ltd. **★★★★★ — otlz, Feb. 2019** > I really appreciate the work they did for us to design our dream home , The whole team did amazing job . **★★★★★ — HU-248728446, Feb. 2019** > Such a great people to work with . Easy , great communication, patience and very creative . > I do recommend them with no hesitation. **★★★★★ — Kaitlyn Masland, Jan. 2019** > It is with much enthusiasm that I am writing to recommend JMB Architects. > John was the architect of our home in Elmhurst. We also further utilized his expertise for color rendering services for our home exterior. > First and foremost, John is clearly an incredible architect. The homes he designs are stunning, and his floorplans are so thoughtful and functional. We met with him several times during the process and his knowledge and creativity was so impressive. In addition to the art and science of home architecture, John also has extensive knowledge in other areas of building which were extremely helpful when building a home (e.g., costs, home value, city codes). > In addition to being an expert in his field, he was also able to effectively communicate complex ideas, challenges, recommendations and solutions to us in ways that we could understand. He treated us like contributing members of his team when working on our home, which we found to be so unique and professional. Instead of telling us we couldn’t do something, he came up with workable and creative ways to achieve what we were looking for. We also felt that John was very honest with us regarding our choices, offering his opinion and recommendation yet respecting our preferences and letting us have the final say. > Despite how stressed we were about building, customizing and buying a new home, John made the process so fun and manageable! We enjoyed our meetings with him and felt like he truly cared that we were happy with our home. He was so patient with us and yet so efficient whenever we asked him for a change. > We are so grateful for our experience and highly recommend John and his team. > Sincerely, > Kaitlyn and Chris Masland > (\*Of note- We wrote this review for John and his team after services were provided. We want to thank him for his incredible work and for making the experience so fun and enjoyable for us!) **★★★★★ — Alex Dorko, Jan. 2019** > John and team were an incredible partner in our new construction project. They were responsive, creative and collaborative. We wanted a unique, functional, stylish home and JMB was able to go above and beyond our expectations to design an amazing house that met all our needs. > > There's not enough I can say about how incredibly thoughtful the team was throughout the process. They listened to every idea and provided excellent ideas and perspective. The process was fun and low-stress. The team is creative and brilliant but down to earth. I'd recommend them to anyone. **★★★★★ — User, March 2015** > John listened very well, and seemed to "get" our ideas and intent. Was very responsive and creative in design to maximize our space in the most cost effective way. Worked well with out builder timely turn around and was not afraid to design on the fly - throwing things out to see what we thought of them - and many were adapted into our plans. Very pleased with John and his team. ## Selected projects - [JMB- English -Timeless](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jmb-english-timeless-pj-vj~7891532) - Location: Elmhurst, Illinois - Photos: 1 - Description: Modern English Transitional A beautifully detailed Modern English Transitional custom home by JMB Architects, blending traditional gabled forms with contemporary detailing. Light brick, crisp white trim, dark metal roofing, and bold black-framed windows create a timeless yet sophisticated exterior. Warm evening lighting highlights the carefully layered materials and inviting entry. Designed by JMB Architects Timeless design. Thoughtful details. Custom living. - [Modern Transitional Luxury Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-transitional-luxury-residence-pj-vj~7868257) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: Designed by JMMB Architects, this custom residence blends clean contemporary lines with timeless architectural materials to create a home that feels both modern and welcoming. The design emphasizes natural light, balanced proportions, and a refined mix of textures that provide lasting curb appeal. - [On The Boards / Sketches](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/on-the-boards-sketches-pj-vj~5801535) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 46 - [Delivery 2021](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/delivery-2021-pj-vj~6756070) - Location: Elmhurst, IL - Photos: 35 - [Elmhurst Traditional Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elmhurst-traditional-home-pj-vj~6751444) - Location: Elmhurst, IL - Photos: 42 - [Modern Oak Brook Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-oak-brook-home-pj-vj~6751371) - Location: Oak Brook, IL - Photos: 21 - [Elmhurst New Transitional, 1 Year After Delivery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elmhurst-new-transitional-1-year-after-delivery-pj-vj~6751357) - Location: Elmhurst, IL - Photos: 30 - [Transitional & Moody: Custom Home 004](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-and-moody-custom-home-004-pj-vj~6490910) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - [Transitional Brick Marvel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-brick-marvel-pj-vj~6379069) - Location: Elmhurst, IL - Photos: 6 - [Transitional Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-elegance-pj-vj~6065950) - Location: Elmhurst, IL - Photos: 6 - [Stone Provincial Manor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-provincial-manor-pj-vj~6005147) - Location: Oak Brook, IL - Photos: 6 - [Rustic Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-farmhouse-pj-vj~6005143) - Location: Elmhurst, IL - Photos: 6 - [English Country Manor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/english-country-manor-pj-vj~5939289) - Location: Hinsdale, IL - Photos: 8 - [Transitional Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-farmhouse-pj-vj~5924775) - Location: Hinsdale, IL - Photos: 6 - [Modern Stone/Board & Batten Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-stone-board-and-batten-farmhouse-pj-vj~5905144) - Location: Elmhurst, IL - Photos: 5 - [Design Opportunities](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/design-opportunities-pj-vj~5763675) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: Slide to basement - [Renderings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renderings-pj-vj~5506665) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Timeless Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timeless-elegance-pj-vj~5748760) - Location: Elmhurst, IL - Photos: 11 - [Traditional Majesty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-majesty-pj-vj~5763646) - Location: Elmhurst, IL - Photos: 11 - [Stone Manor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-manor-pj-vj~5763783) - Location: Elmhurst, IL - Photos: 2 [See all 38 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jmb-architect-ltd-pfvwus-pf~311436502) ## Ideabooks - [JMB - English Country Style Examples](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/155635758/list/jmb-english-country-style-examples) — 17 ideas - [JMB - French Country Style Examples](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/125870532/list/jmb-french-country-style-examples) — 24 ideas - [JMB - Modern Farmhouse Examples](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/125540163/list/jmb-modern-farmhouse-examples) — 6 ideas - [JMB - Scandanavian Examples](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/128046578/list/jmb-scandanavian-examples) — 5 ideas - [JMB - Nantucket / Shingle / Coastal Style Examples](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/125771074/list/jmb-nantucket-shingle-coastal-style-examples) — 31 ideas - [JMB - Mid-century Modern Examples](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/138444173/list/jmb-mid-century-modern-examples) — 6 ideas - [JMB - Tudor Style Examples](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127614224/list/jmb-tudor-style-examples) — 13 ideas - [JMB - English Tudor Style](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/128281864/list/jmb-english-tudor-style) — 1 idea - [JMB - Provincial Style](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/128281462/list/jmb-provincial-style) — 4 ideas [See all 9 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jmbarchitects) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the name of the stone used on the English Country Manor home** *(in Photo Questions)* Who makes the stone on the exterior of the English Country Manor home and what is the name and color of it? A: EDEN STONE COMPANY - supplied the stone . It was over 20 years ago so the blend has changed names over the years. I am sure they can match it. Thanks for liking our posts. **Q: home exterior project** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi do you guys do home exterior paint project? Lime wash or white wash A: Hi Adnan -- thank you for reaching out. We are just a architectural firm that does not do any of the construction. You'll be looking for a painter that specializes in lime washing for your search. Have a great day! JMB Architects **Q: Can you share the names of the gray colors used on the siding?** *(in Photo Questions)* I am about the do a solid stain on the exterior of my house and looking for a mid to dark gray color that does not read as very blue. These are so pretty and would work with my similarly colored roof. Thanks! A: Hi Esther -- If you could reach out to the builder, Wise Development, located in Elmhurst, IL., they should be able to help you with the color choice. Thank you and good luck with your project. Best, JMB Architects **Q: Awning** *(in Photo Questions)* I really enjoy the industrial aesthetic of this design - were the supoprt cables custom forged or are they available comercially? Thank you in advance A: Thank you for the inquiry. The cables were made custom for the project. Fairly typical with a iron installer. **Q: Stone** *(in Photo Questions)* What brand and name of the stone, it's gorgeous? A: Hi there -- All the stone is from Eden Stone in Wisconsin. It is a custom blend of Chilton and Midnight. Hope that helps! Thank you, JMB Architects --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*