We craft interiors and architecture, and create or curate designed objects like art and furniture because they are interdependent parts of the whole.

We are good at helping you answer the question “How do I want to live?” and identifying, expressing and celebrating the essential in your life and in every project we take on. For our commercial clients, it is about expressing your brand or your fundamental idea or message clearly in your space. Simplicity is at the core of everything we do. Resilience–the capability to save and reuse materials like old growth lumber, design and employ passive lighting and heating methods and create a solar infrastructure–and alignment–where a space is reconfigured to align with your lifestyle or your workplace culture–complete the trinity of how we roll. We are also highly competent architects and interior designers who can take the most unpromising space and make it dazzling.


makeArchitecture Co is an Illinois-licensed professional corporation based in Chicago, Illinois, and can be reached via email here. Its principal William Huchting is the national board secretary of the Association of Licensed Architects, sits on the steering committee to Elevate Devon Avenue and is active in the effort to restore and elevate a 1960 vintage Mies residential highrise in Chicago. He earned a Masters Degree in Architecture from the University of Virginia where he taught the first year design studio. This is what clients say about William:

“We worked with William to do significant rehab project on an older house. William joined us to tour the house before we bought it and gave us great advice regarding the condition of the house and possibilities for adding a bathroom. His plans incorporated a modern kitchen and additional bathroom while maintaining the house's character as an old foursquare. On top of that, he's a pleasure to collaborate with and helped us with tricky design choices.”

“William helped my husband and I work through the process of planning a home extension. We were totally new to navigating building codes and structural parameters. William walked us through each detail with patience while never losing sight of the program and the sorts of aesthetic questions that will ultimately determine the success of the build”

“William brought a perspective that stretches beyond his core discipline to our condo renovation project and also went the extra mile every step of the way to understand our functional needs and budgetary constraints and propose optimal solutions!”

“I have known and worked with William for a few years now his attention to detail has always impressed me. What makes him exceptional in my book is the attention he gives to his clients. As any customer to say communication is hands-down the most important quality and anybody you hire. As a general contractor William has certainly made my job easier when I am faced with a question from my client. I would highly recommend William to anybody.”

“William is very knowledgeable in permitting processes, architectural design and construction methods. He is very thorough and detail focused on project work. I highly recommend William for his architectural expertise and professionalism.”

 

Why hire us?
We will help you see and realize your dream. Our work is classic and timeless, and– when you work with us–your project will be amazing.

Simple.