Energy-Efficient Homes Services in Swansea, IL

“We loved working with Killeen Studio Architects. We needed drawings to buid a laundry area in our 100-year-old St. Louis condo. The project included demolition of a closet that divided the condo’s large hall into two awkward spaces. Our new laundry is still under construction but we can already see it makes better use of the space. Mike Killeen and his team not only turned the drawings around fast, but also gave us advice, ideas and the names of trusted contractors. The whole experience was very professional, the drawings were exactly what we needed and the price was reasonable. We will certainly use Killeen Studio for our next project and I have no hesitation recommending them to others.”

“We hired Chris to help us plan out our kitchen/living room/deck remodel, as you can see on his Houzz site it turned out beautifully. It is the kitchen of our dreams! He also invisioned details that we would never hav e thought of. Most notable opening up the hallway to go through from front door to the back deck doors. Check out kitchen and living room remodel at Christopher Marshall in the architect section of Houzz. We couldn't be happier with his professional is and foresight.”

“"After a long search we found Jane Ann. It was our lucky day! We were in hopes of designing a home you didn't see in St. Louis everyday. What we wanted was more of a European look, something you would find in the countryside of Italy or France or in Carmel, California. Jane Ann had not done a home exactly like we had envisioned, but what she had done, were unusual homes, that answered the specific vision of her clients. By looking at her portfolio, we knew she didn't have one style, but the ability to be OPEN MINDED and to LISTEN to client's ideas and to be able to bring those ideas to life. Jane Ann is the consummate professional. She is a great listener, practical in her approach, a great designer, and a good referee when two spouses don't see eye-to-eye. She has the ability to let you know your ideas have been heard, and that she will do all she can to make your vision a reality. If we were to do another home, Jane Ann's number would be first number we would call." Giver her a call, you will be happy you did! Ann Althoff and John (Jody) Mayer (not the singer)”

“Susan Bower did an outstanding job as the architect for the remodel of our condo at Lindell Terrace in the Central West End of St. Louis, MO. We purchased our condo for many reasons but one of the principal attractions was that this particular building allowed us to easily take down walls to open up the space and redo the layout to our liking. Susan was instrumental in helping design the perfect home for us. She started by trying to understand our vision and then offered alternative designs that took our initial thoughts and translated them into the clean, modern, practical, beautiful and elegant look we wanted. The use of lighting, something we had not focused on, was a creative way to enhance the space and give it a perfect atmosphere. Also, her vision on how to use all the space (where to put doors and where to move walls) was simply the best use of the space to achieve our goals. Besides her talents as an architect and designer, Susan demonstrated professionalism, competence and an ability to relate to people. Her communication skills and construction knowledge were evident when she was asked to help find solutions to construction related issues. She has been a pleasure to work with in all facets of the project and we highly recommend her for her design skills, her people skills and most of all her ability to take our vision and implement it adding her own spin to make it the perfect home. Jim and Vicky Zimmerman St. Louis, MO”

“I've been a deck builder, home modeller, contractor, etc for over 30 years (John Oliver Custom Decks). I know Eric both professionally and personally for about 17 of those years. Eric is great to work with as he is always accessible to answer questions while I'm working for one of his clients or one of my own. He's both reasonable in his approach to any job site and represent the needs of both the property owner and contractor in a manner that makes sense to me where the job can proceed without delays. I would say his logical disposition and expertise in his field separates Eric from many other architects and planners that I have worked for.”

“My wife and I gave Greg Worley of ARCH-WORX a real challenge: create an up-to-date master suite, move a basement garage to the main level and add space for a large storage room and exercise room to our 1935 era home. One of the primary goals was to maintain the home’s existing character and appearance with the added difficulty that the house was already built to the building setback lines. Challenge presented and Greg delivered in spades, creating spaces beyond what we ever imagined. Very limited by the existing stairs, half bath and inner foyer, ARCH-WORX developed a design utilizing beautiful cabinetry, white marble and generous spaces that accentuate the existing features of our home to create our master suite. The garage addition fits in perfectly with the existing house, simplifying our daily access routines and the storage and exercise rooms are creatively tucked under the new garage. Challenge met and exceeded.”

“Gary Karasek is a gifted artist and architect who works hard to please his clients, with unique and sensible designs. He is a Christian who displays Christian business ethics. I highly recommend him.”

“ARBA Studios provided design work for a lower level finish. We were impressed with Monica's ability to provide a design site-unseen, as we live several states away. We will most certainly consider ARBA for future renovation projects.”

“I have worked with Architect Randall Comfort for over twenty years now. Since the summer of 1993 my company has completed numerous construction projects that were designed by Randall and each experience was nothing less than professional. Randall possesses a unique creative talent that I find rare in this cookie cutter age of design and construction. I have worked with other design firms and found that they often fall short when it comes to creativity. Not only has my company worked directly for Randall's clients but I have also employed Comfort Architecture in a design-build capacity on many occasions. Randall always provides very detailed complete sets of working drawings that make my job as a contractor easier. Many of the local muni- cipalities I work in recognize the quality of his work and the permitting process is often expedited. One last note regarding Randall's services. His customers and my company have used and bene- fited from incorporating a schematic design phase into the project. A qualified contractor can often provide preliminary pricing to help create a sound budget before the construction drawing process begins. Comfort Architecture has always met my expectations and I am sure will meet yours. Respectfully submitted by, Kirk Ostertag Ostertag Construction Company”

“Jim offered great ideas for our home- he has a great feel for maximizing space and functionality. We really enjoy workign with him and highly recommend his work!”