Building Designers in Grand Detour

“Dave was the very best to work with! He has great ideas and input and was patient as we worked through changes. We couldn't have been happier...the outcome was our dream home!”

“Skip McCloud designed an updated look for our home’s exterior. He helped us choose colors, products and styles. He was knowledgeable and responsive. The house looks great now.”

“My husband and I could not be more grateful and thankful for Adam! Not only did Adam turn our vision into a dream home but he coordinated with the General Contractor, Engineer, Building Inspector, and Zoning to ensure there would be no hiccup's. Thank you Adam!!!!”

“I had the pleasure of working with RAM Architecture for a studio addition at Fine Line Creative Arts Center. From the planning to the execution, Robin was a wealth of knowledge and creativity. She helped us create the perfect space with great attention to detail and an eye to the aesthetic of the final project. I would highly recommend Robin and will work with her on our next project.”

“GWA is the go-to team for adaptive re-use, historic renovation or restoration projects. Our project involved a 160 year old building that started out as a mattress factory, then printing businesses and a ladies department store, ultimately ending up standing nearly empty for 40 years. After complete interior renovation and major exterior repair the result is mixed-use, that is, commercial space on the ground floor with upscale residential lofts above. It has become a downtown Rockford (IL) icon, having won statewide and local awards. The building has been the subject of numerous organized tours benefitting not-for-profit, historic and downtown advocacy organizations. Working with the Gary Anderson team, loft owners designed their spaces to suit individual tastes. Visitors are typically surprised and delighted to see such starkly different interior treatments represented in the same building. In addition, residents can enjoy a rooftop deck and container garden throughout the majority of the year. Historic projects invoke uniqueness, individual owners expected attention to detail, and the overall scope of the project demanded plenty of project coordination. When updating very old buildings it is not unusual – and we did -- experience instances involving significant structural concerns, codes and regulation issues, supplier and material questions ... and plenty of others. Gary dealt with all of these in stride. He and the team were consistently dedicated, sensitive and responsive. It would be difficult to imagine better people to work with.”