Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Timeless Residential Architecture
Founded in 2007, GTH Architects is a client-focused architectural firm dedicated to creating timeless residential spaces that reflect our clients' lifestyles. Our team of licensed architects brings extensive expertise in historically accurate design, specializing in new construction, renovations, restorations, and interior design across diverse geographic regions. We prioritize collaborative relationships with clients, designers, and builders to ensure every project maintains architectural integrity while meeting functional needs. Our tailored approach begins with listening to client preferences, then integrating these insights into floor plans and design elements that enhance spatial harmony.With offices serving Chicago's North Shore and projects spanning multiple states, we remain committed to delivering cohesive, aesthetically pleasing solutions that stand the test of time. Our philosophy emphasizes creating homes that appear as natural extensions of their environment rather than bearing overt architectural signatures. Through meticulous attention to historical details and modern functionality, we transform spaces into personalized environments that evolve seamlessly with our clients' lives. This dedication to craftsmanship and client vision has established us as trusted partners in residential architecture.
Services
Residential New Construction
Historic Renovations
Interior Design
Custom Home Additions
Floor Plan Optimization
Architectural Restorations
Collaborative Design Process
Client-Centric Architecture
Timeless Design Solutions
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We specialize in historically accurate residential architecture.
- Our collaborative approach ensures cohesive design solutions.
- Client goals are our top priority throughout every project.
- We create timeless homes that reflect your personal style.
- Our designs ensure seamless integration with existing architectural elements.
Services
Residential New Construction
We design custom homes that blend historical architectural elements with modern functionality. Our process begins with understanding client lifestyles to create floor plans that optimize spatial relationships and sight lines. Every new construction project emphasizes timeless aesthetics while meeting contemporary living requirements.
Historic Renovations
Specializing in preserving architectural heritage, we restore historic homes while integrating modern amenities. Our expertise in period-accurate materials and details ensures renovations maintain original character while enhancing livability for contemporary use.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating cohesive spaces that complement architectural context. We coordinate finishes, fixtures, and furnishings to unify design elements while prioritizing functional layouts that adapt to client needs.
Custom Home Additions
We design additions that seamlessly integrate with existing structures while maintaining architectural integrity. Our approach ensures expanded spaces feel like natural extensions rather than afterthoughts, balancing form and function.
Floor Plan Optimization
Through strategic furniture placement and spatial analysis, we create floor plans that maximize usability. Our designs enhance traffic flow and visual connections while maintaining architectural harmony throughout the home.
People
Jeffry Harting
President
Jeffry leads design projects at GTH Architects, bringing extensive experience in residential architecture focused on timeless, client-centric designs that respect historical context while meeting modern needs.
John Toniolo
Partner
As a licensed Illinois architect, John manages projects with attention to technical precision and design excellence, ensuring each solution balances aesthetic vision with practical implementation requirements.
Betsy Gensburg
Vice President
Betsy contributes architectural expertise and client-focused leadership, maintaining commitment to creating spaces that evolve naturally with homeowners' changing needs while preserving architectural integrity.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide residential new construction, renovations, restorations, and interior design services tailored to client needs while maintaining architectural integrity.
Which areas do you serve?
While based in Chicago's North Shore, we work with clients across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, California, New Mexico, and Washington D.C.
How do you approach client collaboration?
We begin by understanding your lifestyle needs, then integrate your preferences with our architectural expertise to create personalized, timeless solutions.
What makes your firm unique?
Our focus on creating homes that appear as natural extensions of their environment rather than bearing overt architectural signatures sets us apart.
How do you handle historic preservation?
We combine knowledge of period-accurate materials with modern functionality to restore homes while maintaining their original character and charm.
