Architecture · Design · Drafting

One firm, every phase, from first sketch to final inspection.

RKTECTS, LLC eliminates the stress of juggling multiple contractors. A principal of the firm guides your project start to finish, with award-winning design that also makes economic sense.

Principal Involvement

The expertise of the firm's most senior people, on every project.

RKTECTS, LLC is a small architectural firm built on the philosophy of principal involvement. A principal stays with your project from start to finish, which means better control, more on-time delivery, and budgets that hold.

As developers ourselves, we understand the financial side of building. Award-winning design is never enough on its own — a project also has to make economic sense, and the drawings have to be buildable with a minimum of problems.

What We Do

A full-service studio for residential and commercial work.

"Bob's attention to detail and follow-through made our project just perfect. He made marvelous suggestions on design and layout that we just love. We would use him again in a heartbeat."

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Principal involvement, start to finish

RKTECTS, LLC provides architectural services to the city of Chicago and all of its surrounding suburbs, including Northbrook and the North Shore. We believe in the philosophy of principal involvement — a principal of the firm is part of every project from start to finish, so you always have the expertise of our most professional members.

Following a project from beginning to end allows for better project control, more on-time delivery, and budgets that hold. As developers ourselves, we understand the needs and desires of developer clients — our designs are not only award winning, but built to address their realities.

Specializing in residential

We specialize in all types of residential projects — from high-end custom residences for individual clients to multi-use, multi-family buildings throughout Chicago and its suburbs. The efficiency of our designs yields exceptionally well-planned, functional units for the square footage provided. There is no wasted space.

Being developers ourselves, we understand the financial aspects of a project. Award-winning design is not always enough — a project must also make economic sense. And we know that drawings prepared by an architect have to be able to be built, with a minimum of problems.

What We Do

Architecture, design and drafting — handled under one roof.

RKTECTS handles all phases of your job from start to finish, so you never have to coordinate a dozen separate contractors yourself.

Residential

High-end custom residences for individual clients, plus multi-use and multi-family buildings throughout Chicago and its suburbs. Efficient, well-planned layouts with no wasted space.

• Custom single-family homes
• Multi-family & condominium buildings
• Additions & whole-home remodels
• Floor plans & permit drawings

Commercial

Offices, shopping centers and tenant build-outs designed with a developer's eye for cost, leasability and function.

• Strip & neighborhood shopping centers
• Office complexes & towers
• Retail & tenant store designs
• Single-use office buildings

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Interior Design

Traditional warmth with a modern flair. We design interiors that are as efficient and code-correct behind the walls as they are beautiful in front of them — kitchens, baths, fireplaces, finishes and lighting that elevate the whole home.

Tenant Layouts

Test-fits and build-out plans that help you evaluate and lease space with confidence.

Office Interiors

Workspaces, conference rooms and common areas designed as one coherent environment.

Space Efficiency

No wasted square footage — every plan is optimized for function and headcount.

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Eliminate the stress of multiple contractors.

RKTECTS can handle all phases of your job from start to finish. One point of contact, one accountable principal, and a process built to keep your project on time and on budget.

Consultation

A complimentary first meeting to understand your goals, site and budget.

Design & Drafting

Concept through permit-ready drawings, with a principal involved at every step.

Construction Support

Coordination through construction so the work gets built right the first time.

Selected Work

A look at some of our projects.

Custom Single-Family Residences for Private Clients

Single-Family & Multi-Family Developments

Commercial — Offices & Shopping Centers

Project Gallery

A selection of our work, in pictures.

Projects across Northbrook, the suburbs, and the city of Chicago. Click any image to view it larger.

*Some of these projects were completed while affiliated with previous firms.

References available for these projects upon request.

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