--- title: "Elements Architectural Group — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/elements-architectural-group-pfvwus-pf~597007378 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~597007378.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Elements Architectural Group" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f2d303de04dcc1ca_8132-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Oak Park, Illinois 60302, United States" latitude: 41.8925 longitude: -87.7895 phone: "(708) 848-4750" website: https://www.elementsarchitects.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 90 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Elements Architectural Group Original Houzz profile: [Elements Architectural Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/elements-architectural-group-pfvwus-pf~597007378) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Oak Park, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Evanston, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Oak Park, Glenview, Elmhurst, Park Ridge, Northbrook, Elk Grove Village, Niles, Chicago Heights, Melrose Park, Westmont, Elmwood Park, Villa Park, Darien, Brookfield, Bellwood, Franklin Park, Hinsdale, Bridgeview, Westchester, La Grange, Norridge, Forest Park, Wood Dale, Western Springs, La Grange Park, Lincolnwood, Northlake, River Forest, Schiller Park, Burr Ridge, Lyons, River Grove, Riverside, Oak Brook, North Riverside, Forest View, USA - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Elements is a collaboration of architects, designers, and thinkers. We optimize the art, science, and economics on each project- we call this 'The Elements Way.' We create places that are born of the land, owner’s need, and free from pre-conceived notions. Places that are experienicially rich. Timeless. And don’t point others back to us. Our ultimate goal on every project is to create places that invite people to reflect upon what is truly life-giving, noble, beautiful, true, and what is excellent. That we may think of these things. ### Services Provided - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Universal Design - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Structural Engineering - Basement Remodeling - Site Preparation - Earthquake Retrofitting - Construction Drawings ### Areas Served - Chicago - Evanston - Schaumburg - Arlington Heights - Oak Lawn - Berwyn - Oak Park - Glenview - Elmhurst - Park Ridge - Northbrook - Elk Grove Village - Niles - Chicago Heights - Melrose Park - Westmont - Elmwood Park - Villa Park - Darien - Brookfield - Bellwood - Franklin Park - Hinsdale - Bridgeview - Westchester - La Grange - Norridge - Forest Park - Wood Dale - Western Springs - La Grange Park - Lincolnwood - Northlake - River Forest - Schiller Park - Burr Ridge - Lyons - River Grove - Riverside - Oak Brook - North Riverside - Forest View - USA ### Typical Job Cost $250 - 10 million Design: Elements has worked with clients on everything from single room renovations, to additions, to multi-million dollar home and commercial projects, Consulting: fees start at $250 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Elements Architectural Group | | Address | Oak Park, Illinois 60302, United States | | Phone | (708) 848-4750 | | Website | https://www.elementsarchitects.com/ | | License Number | 184005133 | | Followers on Houzz | 90 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Elements Architectural Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/elements-architectural-group-pfvwus-pf~597007378) - **Website:** https://www.elementsarchitects.com/ - **Phone:** (708) 848-4750 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Certifications: AIA LEED AP Awards: Green Innovator of the year - Chicago Home and Garden - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [Illinois Green Alliance](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/illinois-green-alliance-pfvwus-pf~973972130) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews** ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — Sam & Shelby Cavnar, Oct. 2017** > We just finished an ambitious renovation and addition project designed by Bill and the Elements team. Our goal was to add space, create flow in place of a choppy layout, and solve many of the systems-related challenges throughout this 1904 house. Bill's preliminary design was surprising in that he found a way to give us much more than what we initially asked for in terms of space and layout, while still meeting code and zoning requirements. Bill listened carefully to us as he developed the design, and the final construction documents received compliments from all of our bidders, passed zoning and permitting with no comments, and most importantly, helped facilitate a smooth transition to the construction phase and a completed project that is beautiful, functional, and on budget. > > We are most thankful to have been referred to Bill, and for his combination of humility, humor, vision, and technical skills, which he masterfully applied to unravel a 113 year old challenge and redesign it for a new century. Well done! **★★★★★ — Colm O'Muircheartaigh, Nov. 2016** > We had a wonderful experience working with Bill Scholtens and Elements Architectural. Bill's sensitivity to our (somewhat vague) vision for the house, his endless patience with the gradual evolution of our ideas, and his exceptional creative input resulted in an outcome that is not only beautiful but also accomplishes much more than we could have anticipated. **★★★★★ — RedRock Custom Homes LLC, July 2015** > We loved working with Bill and his team on a very large remodel.Their attention to detail is precise and their plans are accurate which for a builder is most important. > > Our partnership with Elements produced a product that the customer loved. **★★★★★ — mavis51, July 2015** > Bill Scholtens, Elements Architectural Group > We have worked with Bill Scholtens and Elements Architectural Group on 3 separate renovation projects: (i) a major renovation, including a MBR and bathroom addition, re-arrangement of the first floor (removal of 2nd stairway, new basement entrance, expanded kitchen eating area, and powder room relocation), and significant structural corrections to accommodate these updates to our house; (ii) remodeling of our kitchen; (iii) addition of an outdoor gazebo and patio area. ). Bill was not only the architect on these projects to our 1896 Victorian home, but he also acted as “construction manager,” interior design consultant, and coordinator of appliance and furniture purchases. He envisions his role as encompassing all aspects of the changes to your home, i.e., a holistic approach. We very much appreciated his design skill in making our renovations successful. > Bill is a pleasure to work with on both professional and personal levels. He listens carefully and is very successful in translating your “wishes” into practical and beautiful renovations; reflecting not only the age and style of your home, but the need for the design to accommodate a 21st Century family. At the same time, he is extraordinarily talented in refining and expanding your ideas and wishes in unexpected and lovely ways. > Bill’s unruffled and efficient manner is a terrific advantage in interacting with contractors and other outside vendors. His calmness and confidence (“it will all work out”) during the upheaval and disruption to our home were majors factor in choosing Bill for subsequent projects. We still consult with him on an ad hoc basis on “changes” we make to our house. > Bill presents options for various decisions and choices that reflect a range of price levels when addressing different aspects of the project (e.g., cabinetry, floors, light fixtures, and appliances). We suggested a rule of 3 options for each decision in order to avoid feeling overwhelmed, which Bill readily adopted. This reflects his flexibility and focus on the client. > We heartily recommend Bill Scholtens and Elements Architectural Group as your architectural team. **★★★★★ — kathrynkhowe, June 2015** > We had a great experience working with Bill Scholtens and Elements Architectural Group. We initially hired Bill to design a new staircase and were so impressed with his work that we kept him on for the gut and green rehab of our Lincoln Park townhouse. Bill impressed us with his knowledge and creativity. He was invaluable as an interface with and resource for the contractor and trades. He was a joy to work with! We highly recommend him. **★★★★★ — dsamiel, June 2015** > Working with Bill and his team went above and beyond my expectations. Their professionalism, accessibility, creativity and flexablilty were outstanding. I would work them again in a heartbeat. **★★★★★ — lantern\_g, June 2015** > I had a great experience working with Elements Architectural Group for our mixed used, multi-story property. It was the first time I had embarked on a renovation project and William Scholtens and his team were incredibly reliable, walking me through every step of the project, illustrating a range of options, and responding with intuitive precision to the demands of our vision. The result is a hybrid bookstore/art gallery/bar on the first floor of a busy commercial street, with a two-bedroom apartment on the second floor, and a convertible studio apartment (now being used as a studio work space) on the third. Elements Architectural Group brought a level of expertise and professionalism to the table that creates an exceptional framework to inhabit whether working as an artist, curator, or everyday tenant. In all respects I found Elements' contributions invaluable; they are a pleasure to work with. ## Selected projects - [Bathed in Light](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathed-in-light-pj-vj~919401) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [New Arrival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-arrival-pj-vj~919442) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Hyde Park Melody](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hyde-park-melody-pj-vj~920790) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Tiny House Gem](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiny-house-gem-pj-vj~920603) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Trading Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/trading-spaces-pj-vj~920533) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: A charming Dutch Colonial had lots going for it: a great location, schools nearby, a large living room, and a pool. Though it’s charm had faded with several slap dash additions, disconnection from the garden and pool, archaic kitchen, unusable interior rooms. We listened to the owner, then diagrammed their lifestyle. We discovered they live in the kitchen. This led to a radical idea to flip the living room and kitchen. An open first floor plan allows for a flow between rooms and views through th… - [Warm and Inviting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/warm-and-inviting-pj-vj~920295) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Situated in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, we worked closely with a strong owner to transform a fatigued and inefficient 3-level townhouse, constructed in the 1980’s, into America’s first LEED Platinum (pending) townhome. Outdated systems, poor insulation, unbalanced & unclean air, worn finishes, and outdated kitchen and bathrooms required attention. Yet a replacement project did not address other high concerns. Though the home at 2,400SF offered the right amount and quantity of rooms, the… - [New Home in Old Town](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-home-in-old-town-pj-vj~921236) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Stonegate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stonegate-pj-vj~920855) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Situated in suburban residential neighborhood this home sits on wide lot atop a slight ridge of earth and is surrounded by mature trees. Built in 1959, the home requires update. A phased master plan was completed by Elements to update the home originally built in 1959. Phased construction is in process. Bringing the natural world of stone, water and wood and light into the home to create places of rich experience is at the core of our design approach to this project. Large windows are introduced… - [Urban Cottage Reborn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-cottage-reborn-pj-vj~921071) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Creature Comforts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/creature-comforts-pj-vj~921176) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Set along a golf course, with long views, green grass, this colonial cape style home needed a master suite. A large gable dormer with six windows and wood shake roof to match, was introduced, bringing in East light and allowing views of the adjacent golf course greens. Inside the master suite, space was tight. Rather than cutting into the bedroom area to fit a closet, a clever solution emerges. Closets are situated along the perimeter of the room, making the master bedroom larger. A dark stairwa… - [A Home for Generations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-home-for-generations-pj-vj~920938) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Living Small](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-small-pj-vj~921338) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Modern Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-cabin-pj-vj~2659311) - Location: Three Oaks, MI - Photos: 6 - [Wheaton Residence. Sunlight and Shade](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wheaton-residence-sunlight-and-shade-pj-vj~2556224) - Location: Wheaton, IL - Photos: 1 - [Home Re-envisioned](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-re-envisioned-pj-vj~2398876) - Location: Winnetka, IL - Photos: 11 - [Home Reborn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-reborn-pj-vj~1782411) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Situated on Oak Park's Kenilworth Avene, this historic EE Roberts home housed a servant's kitchen and back billiard's room. The home's new stewards, a young family with 4 children, needed a larger kitchen with great-room with views to the yard and new mudroom arrival space. We restructured the back of the home with an open floor plan connecting and expanding the exisitng kitchen and billiard room into one space. This plan required careful design and engineering to remove a 3 story fireplace that… - [River Forest](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/river-forest-pj-vj~2196922) - Location: River Forest, IL - Photos: 7 - [Young Family Vintage Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/young-family-vintage-home-pj-vj~1356095) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 4 - [Home Transformed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-transformed-pj-vj~1463693) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Island Escape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/island-escape-pj-vj~1403252) - Location: Kula, HI - Photos: 3 [See all 22 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/elements-architectural-group-pfvwus-pf~597007378) ## Ideabooks - [Nature](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51126250/list/nature) — 6 ideas - [Hand-crafted](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53754063/list/hand-crafted) — 2 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/elementsarchitecturalgroup) ## Community Q&A **Q: What kind of wood are the cabinets and are they a veneer? Thank you** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The cabinets wood species is walnut **Q: Interested in knowing the manufacturer of the kitchen sink?** *(in Photo Questions)* We are considering double faucets in our sink for our remodel. Thank you for your time. A: The sink is an Ideal Workstation 4ft by The Galley. Contact us to re-invent your kitchen - We can help you with design, interiors, permitting, pricing estimates, and partnering with a builder. www.elementsarchitects.com --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*