Floor plans, construction drawings, and permit-ready documentation for new homes, additions, and renovations. Designed by a company that also builds.
Designed by people who actually build. Less disconnect between what's drawn and what gets constructed. Fewer surprises on the job site.
Akats Construction provides architectural design services for residential clients in Chicago, from initial floor plans and design concepts through permit-ready documentation. Whether you're planning a new home, an addition, or a significant renovation, we handle the design side.
Pick the tier that fits where you are. Or start with a consultation and figure that out together.
We work with you to develop a design that fits your goals, the constraints of your site, and Chicago's zoning and building code requirements. We start with what you're trying to accomplish and build the design from there.
Detailed drawings for permit submission and contractor use: floor plans, elevations, building sections, and the details needed to actually build the project. Drawings that work in the field, not just on paper.
We prepare drawings in the format required for Chicago Department of Buildings permit applications. Getting documentation right the first time reduces the review delays that can add weeks to a project timeline.
If you're in the early stages and want to understand what's possible on your site before committing to a full design, we offer a design consultation as a starting point.
If you already have a contractor, or want to manage construction yourself, architectural services covers just the design side. If you want one company through the whole project, that's design-build.
Design and drawings as a standalone service. You take the drawings to a contractor (yours or ours) for construction.
The integrated version. Design, permits, construction: one company, one contract, one accountable party from concept to closeout.
What you can build on a given property depends on the zoning district, lot dimensions, existing structure, and in some cases the specific block. We design with the code in mind from day one. Fewer surprises when plans go to the city for review.
If your project requires zoning relief or a variance, we can advise on what's required and prepare documentation for the application. Our expediting service handles the city-side process when needed.
Our drawings reflect how things actually get constructed. There's no disconnect between a designer who drew something and a contractor who has to figure out how to build it.
If you'd rather have one company carry the project from concept through construction, our design-build service folds design, permits, and build into a single contract. No handoffs, no coordination gap.
Bring whatever you have: site address, survey or plot plan if you've got one, reference images, or just an idea. We'll take it from there. También hablamos español.
Quick answers below. For specifics on your project, a phone call is faster.
It depends on the project type and scale. Many residential projects can be designed and documented without a licensed architect. Projects above certain thresholds or of certain building types require a licensed architect to seal the drawings. We'll tell you upfront what your specific project requires.
It depends on the complexity of the project and how quickly decisions get made. Straightforward projects can move from initial concept to permit-ready drawings in a few weeks. Larger or more complex projects take longer.
Your site address, any survey or plot plan you have, a description of what you want to accomplish, and any reference images or ideas you've collected. We'll take it from there.
We can advise on what's required and help prepare documentation for variance applications. We can also coordinate with our expediting service to manage the process with the city.
