Architect · Wheaton, Illinois · Serving Chicago and the suburbs
Plans, permits and practical advice from an architect who knows construction
For more than 40 years, George G. Aravosis has helped homeowners, building owners and investors get projects designed, permitted and built. Renovations, additions, code corrections or work done without permits: we prepare the drawings and work through the city process with you.
What we can help with
One small firm for the drawings, the permit and the questions that come up along the way.
Renovations & Additions
Construction documents for renovations, additions, garages, decks and porches, ready for permitting, bidding and construction.
Permits for Unpermitted Work
Drawings that answer violations and inspector requests, legalize past work and bring buildings up to current code.
Multi-Unit & Commercial
Commercial build-outs, first-floor storefront legalization with accessibility, and basement unit deconversions.
Engineering Coordination
Electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire and life safety, and structural plans coordinated into one permit set.
Building Inspections
Forensic, structural and insurance inspections, including fire and water damage.
Real Estate & Feasibility
Zoning analysis, feasibility studies and owner's representation before you buy, build or renovate.
How a project works
Straightforward from the first call to construction.
1
Introductory call
Tell us about your property, your goals and any notices from the city.
2
Site visit
We visit and document the existing building and conditions.
3
Clear proposal
A written scope with a flat fee: 50% to start, the balance when drawings are delivered.
4
Drawings and permit
Construction documents for permitting, bidding and construction, plus responses to city review comments.
5
Construction support
Answers for your contractor, clarifications and site visits as needed.
Why clients work with us
- Experience you can lean on. More than 40 years as an architect, plus hands-on construction and owner's representative work.
- Drawings that get built. Practical knowledge of structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and site work goes into every set.
- Clear pricing. Flat-fee proposals that spell out exactly what's included.
- Direct access. You talk with the people doing the work, not a call center.
Who you'll work with
George G. Aravosis and his son Matt handle every project personally, from the first call to the final permit.
Where we work
Based in Wheaton, we work throughout Chicago and the western and northwest suburbs in DuPage and Cook Counties.
Have a project in mind?
Tell us about your property and what you need. We'll follow up to set up an introductory call.