Open Air Dining: Using Operable Walls and Overhead Doors in Restaurants

Operable walls and overhead doors say “Welcome!” to restaurant…
Coffered ceilings located in the main lobby at State Bank of The Lakes in Round Lake, IL.

Crown Moldings: A Crown for your Classic Home or Business

Crown moldings add polish and formality to a classic room.…

So You Want to Write Like an Architect: Architectural Lettering

Practice your architectural lettering if you want to write like…

Color Trends Reflect Our World

Color trends tend to reflect our world - the way we feel, how…
American Eagle blueprint

Why are Blueprints Blue?

Blueprints are an important tool of the architecture trade. They…

Epoxy Coatings on Concrete: Tough to Beat

Epoxy coatings produce an attractive, durable surface when…

Brewery Design Inspiration: Belgium

Our brewery design for Mickey Finn’s Brewery in downtown Libertyville…

Ducts’ Supporting Role in the Movies

An Academy Award should be given to ducts for their supporting…

Amusement Rides Trends

Amusement rides have changed a lot in the last century. Did you…
glass bottles

Old Glass Bottles at Construction Site

At the site of our current project for Mickey Finn’s Brewery…

Replacement Windows Reduce Energy Costs

Replacement windows are on the minds of many building owners…
Favorite Things

2013 Favorite Things : Fabric, Ovens, and Waterproofing

2013 Favorite Things - at the end of each year, we sit down…

Building Stone in Architecture

Building stone has been admired by philosophers, writers…

Building Signage Design Considerations

Successful building signage design takes into consideration…
No Parking

Parking nightmare!

Does your parking nightmare look like this? local residents…