Compass Architecture, LLC is based in Chicago, IL and serves the city as well as the surround suburbs. We have extensive experience in residential construction of all scales, from multi-uni developments to additions to small renovations including porches and roof decks. Additionally, we work on small scale commercial projects such as office fit-out's, coffee shops and hair salons. Compass is dedicated to the highest level of customer service coupled with design that is respectful of the client's wishes, the client's budget, the environment as well as the past.
Chris has been in the architecture and construction industries for over twenty years. He has worked extensively in residential design of nearly all scales and has general contracting experience with high-end single family homes, including employment at Sullivan Goulette & Wilson and Savane Properties. At Savane Properties, Chris was the lead architect and field superintendent for numerous homes in the Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Roscoe Village and Lincoln Square neighborhoods of Chicago. Chris made a priority of ensuring the final design reflected the client's desires while respecting their budget.
Here's a fun, new-constructio n, project we're in the midst of designing in northern Michigan!
Happy Monday! Here are some photos of a recently completed deconversion of a Chicago graystone into a single-family home.
This is a sneak peak at the next project we'll highlight. This is a stunning new bathroom in an historical house in Oak Park. We were lucky to work with a client who is an architect and also has a great eye for finishes - Camille Yu.
We're a little bit late to this, but we wanted to introduce our two new hires this year: Tracey Brewer and Josiah Simmons. Tracey is a seasoned veteran of residential design while Josiah graduated from Washington Univ. in St. Louis in 2019. We're excited to have them on the team and we're sure...
We're working on an exciting addition for a young family in River Forest. Tasked with adding a primary bedroom suite to an existing home, we've proposed a rear addition utilizing a black and white palette with a new Family Room on the 1st floor. Additionally, the existing home will be painted so...