We show our clients what the house will look like with our sketches. Bob Lee is an accomplished sketch artist and uses this talent to illustrate both the interior and exterior of the home. As new issues arise Bob will produce new sketches detailing how a given change would impact the overall appearance of the home.

Lee and Ghandour Architects and Builders

Successful homebuilding is all about communication. Because we handle both the architectural services and the building services, the process is simplified. There's no time lag in communications. No adversarial role. You deal with one company. For instance, during the planning process, perhaps you want to add more stone to the exterior; but you're not sure how it will look. We will produce sketches that will help you decide. Our philosophy is that you also need to know up front what impact the design change will have on your total budget. So, along with the sketches, you'll receive an accurate estimate of what the cost will be. This emphasis on clarity in communication opens the door for you to explore exciting variations and ideas which ultimately will lead us toward building a home that truly fits your needs.

• Illinois Custom Residences
  
• Illinois Luxury Spec Residences
  
• Illinois Green Home Building Spec Residences
  

Illinois Architectural Services:

• Schematic Design - From the initial presentation of an idea as a thumbnail drawing to refined hand drawn renderings and floor plans, we understand the importance of your seeing a design before committing to it. A preliminary estimate is provided.
  
• Design Development - This step allows us to involve you more in the refinement process where changes are still welcome before we move into the final working drawings. The house is defined in more detail but not yet cast in stone. The estimate is updated.
  
• Construction Documents - These drawings and specifications become the basis for construction. The estimate is updated yet again.

Illinois Custom Home Building & Remodeling Services:

• We oversee all phases of construction including budgeting, scheduling, quality control, payroll, and interfacing with government agencies.
  
• Estimates are provided all along the way for additions or alterations to the working drawings.

Bob Lee has been a licensed architect for 38 years, practicing in California, Colorado, and Illinois. He founded Lee Architects and Builders in 1999 to offer services for the design and construction of high-end residences. He was instrumental in the Community First initiative in Naperville, Illinois and co-authored the book, "Workbook for Successful Redevelopment," which resulted.

The book and the movement challenges builders and architects to consider a neighborhood's existing character when designing homes there. The Naperville City Council, determined to control the spread of incongruous residential architecture through zoning laws, has instead thrown its support behind this movement. Other communities have asked Community First to consult with them about this concept and have bought hundreds of the books. To view the Business Connections interview with Bob concerning Community First, click here.

The book won a Citation of Honor award from The American Institute of Architects, an award as "Best Special Community Initiative" from the Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association, and an award from The American Society of Landscape Architects.

Bob's homes have been published in numerous magazines and newspapers and he has won a "Merit Award" from the Colorado Society of Architects for his home in Evergreen, Colorado. Bob is a current member of the Naperville Building Review Board and a past member of the Naperville Historical Sites Commission. The custom home that Bob designed and built at 651 Sunset Drive, Naperville was selected by a jury as one of the seven finalists for the 2004 Community Choice Award, the award presented for neighborhood compatible homes.