Structural Engineering Companies in Grand Beach

“Nothing but praise for Helman Sechrist Architecture: we are in a home we couldn’t even dream of (better than a ‘dream home’) - designed by Helman Sechrist! We had a design challenge - leaving behind two homes that we loved, and combining into 1 new home that would accommodate my family (husband and 3 kids) and my mom, ensuring space for everyone and universal accessibility. We looked at a few homes in our area, then we spent months looking at plans, and realized that nothing pre-drawn was going to work for our family. From my first conversation with Jeff Helman, I was confident that he understood our unique situation - he agreed that we would need to start from scratch. I realize now that this is how they design all their homes - designing spaces around the needs and wants of their clients, spaces that function perfectly and are beautiful! The journey was amazing - their process ensures they are aware of all the functions you want to accomplish in your home - before any plans are drawn. We met extensively with Jeff and Brad (Sechrist), they were alway patient and a pleasure to work with even when we were not at our best - ( imagine how hard a project is to coordinate between two people - then add a mom / mother-in-law to that mix). The staff at Helman Sechrist was there for us throughout the project - They helped us with the bidding process, helped us pick the right builder, made sure that the house was on the lot where it should be, and even talked us through the inevitable rough spots. I cannot express how much we love our new space, how perfectly it is working for us. The spaces that we are living in are just the right size, very spacious - but still cozy; never cavernous or cold. If you want a house that fits your family and your needs - not a house that you have to fit into - Helman Sechrist is well worth the investment.”

“It has been great to work with Shabbir Chandabhai at Burhani Design. He has designed and executed on two buildings we own in Chicago, coming up with a design that enhanced the rental units in the properties. Management of the construction and renovation was great as well. Would highly recommend this company.”

“After a few false starts with others in the area, Keystone has been a breath of fresh air, with timely service, reasonable rates, and great customer service. It's also clear that Keystone's technical advice is very sound. Being an engineer, my curiosity can be unwelcome in technical areas, but Ven has helped me fully understand the merits of his work. He's also helped our builder bring solid plans to reality, with little of the friction you might expect between architect and builder. Working with Keystone has been a rare pleasure in today's world; not only has the quality, cost and thoroughness of Keystone's work been excellent, but their sense of urgency has helped keep our rehab project timeline intact.”

“Omar was recommended to me from JAR Corp. He was a delight to work with on this project. He was able to come up with Ideas that I would have never dreamed of by myself. Without Omar my project would have not been the same. He looked at wasted space and turned it into a walk-in linen closet. Everytime I open the door to the closet I say "Thank you Omar!" I would highly recommend Omar whenever an Architect is required. He will really bring your project to life.”

“I would refer Senga architects to anyone else who needs this service. They took special time to meet, explain, consult with and help me get this project to the next level at city hall. My drawings were just approved and I'm currently sitting in the city business development office hoping to get my business license today for my barbershop.”

“As a designer, I was able to work with Paul Benigno from Turn Collaborative on a complete gut rehab of an 1880's home on a double lot in a landmark district in Chicago. Paul was great to work with from every facet - creative and thoughtful, with a broad and deep knowledge of construction. I highly recommend working with him and hope to have the opportunity to work with him again in the near future!”

“Innovative problem solvers with a knack for hiring experienced contractors. Focused and talented; delivered way more than we could have hoped for.”

“I've used Studio Talo for 2 personal renovations and am now using them for a business renovation. They are very well organized, detailed and creative. They understand budget and will gear you toward products that fit within that budget. Renovations are stressful, but Studio Talo are not.”

“Jeff brought a modern spin to our traditional looking home. Living in the city, with homes so close together, we are limited on natural sunlight. Jeff designed a wall of glass onto the West wall of our staircase, which spans 4 stories and brings lots of sunlight into our home. There are also 6 decks that he designed, giving us an abundance of outdoor space, which is a rarity in city homes. The other thing he designed into our home that we love is the hot water radiant heat system, that goes through all of the floors in our home. We almost never need to turn on the forced air heat because the radiant is so efficient. The 10 foot ceiling height he designed is especially nice in our basement, because the high ceilings and windows mask the fact that you are in a basement. Lot's of other forward thinking elements Jeff thought of really set our home apart from others in our neighborhood. We have been very happy with all of the architectural aspects of our home and would highly recommend Funke Architects!”

“We bumped into Marc after meeting with several, over priced architects. We had a pretty good idea of our remodel goals as my wife is a designer..... and Marc helped us execute. Marc was responsive and did a lot of leg work that he could have thrown back on us. Responsive, practical, detailed, easy to work with.”