Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Architectural Services Since 1954
At JMA Architects, our commitment to client-centric design has defined our practice since 1954. We prioritize active listening through structured client meetings, iterative feedback loops, and detailed documentation to ensure project outcomes align precisely with client expectations. With over seven decades of experience, we specialize in architectural design, renovation, and construction management for educational institutions, municipalities, and religious organizations across Illinois and Indiana.Our team combines technical expertise in energy conservation, ADA compliance, and life safety standards with a collaborative approach that emphasizes transparency and client involvement throughout every project phase. By maintaining continuity between design and construction management teams, we minimize delays and cost overruns while delivering tailored solutions that address each client's unique requirements.
Services
Architectural Design
Construction Management
Energy Conservation
ADA Compliance
Strategic Planning
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of architectural expertise in educational and institutional projects
- Our client-first process includes documented feedback loops and iterative design adjustments
- We guarantee project continuity through integrated design and construction management teams
- Our team serves 14 school districts and 17 special education cooperatives regionally
- We maintain a high client retention rate through proven cost-control methodologies
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service creates functional, code-compliant spaces tailored to client needs. We specialize in educational facilities, religious buildings, and municipal structures. Our process combines technical expertise with client collaboration to deliver aesthetically pleasing, operationally efficient designs that meet budgetary constraints while adhering to sustainability standards.
Construction Management
We provide comprehensive construction management services that bridge design and implementation phases. Our team ensures design intent preservation through on-site supervision, contractor coordination, and budget monitoring. This integrated approach minimizes change orders, prevents schedule delays, and maintains quality control throughout the building process for institutional clients.
Energy Conservation
Our energy conservation service focuses on optimizing building performance while reducing environmental impact. We implement LEED-compliant strategies, conduct energy audits, and integrate efficient systems into new builds and renovations. This service helps institutional clients achieve long-term cost savings through strategic lighting, HVAC, and insulation improvements.
ADA Compliance
We specialize in ADA compliance assessments and remediation projects for existing facilities. Our team conducts accessibility audits, develops prioritized upgrade plans, and implements barrier removal solutions. This service ensures institutional clients meet federal accessibility standards while maintaining functional design integrity across educational and public spaces.
Strategic Planning
Our strategic planning service helps institutions develop long-term facility roadmaps aligned with organizational goals. We conduct needs assessments, space utilization studies, and cost projections to create phased implementation plans. This service supports school districts and municipalities in optimizing capital investments while addressing evolving community requirements.
People
Jim Maciejewski
Owner/Principal Architect
Jim Maciejewski leads JMA Architects with over 40 years of experience in institutional design. He oversees project quality control and client relations, maintaining the firm's founding commitment to client-focused architecture since joining in 1985.
Allison Maciejewski
Director of Client Development
Allison Maciejewski manages client relationships and business development efforts. With a background in architectural project coordination, she ensures seamless communication between clients and design teams while expanding the firm's institutional client base.
Edvin Mertdogan
Architect
Edvin Mertdogan leads design teams on educational facility projects. He specializes in code compliance and sustainable design solutions, bringing technical expertise to K-12 and higher education projects while mentoring junior staff members.
Paul Kazmierczak
Architect
Paul Kazmierczak oversees municipal and religious building projects. He focuses on historic preservation techniques and modern code integration, applying 25 years of experience to complex renovation projects while maintaining the firm's quality standards.
Jerry Granato
Architect
Jerry Granato specializes in facility assessments and ADA compliance upgrades. He conducts building condition analyses and develops prioritized renovation plans for school districts, combining technical expertise with practical budget considerations.
Questions
What architectural services does JMA specialize in?
We specialize in educational facility design, renovation projects, ADA compliance upgrades, energy-efficient building solutions, and strategic master planning for public institutions.
How does JMA ensure client satisfaction during projects?
We implement documented client meetings, iterative design reviews, and continuous communication channels to ensure alignment with client expectations throughout every project phase.
What experience does JMA have with school districts?
We've served 14 public and private school districts plus the ECHO Joint Agreement special education cooperative across Illinois and Indiana since our founding in 1954.
How does JMA handle construction project management?
Our integrated design and construction management teams work concurrently to prevent delays, control costs, and maintain design integrity from project inception to completion.
What makes JMA different from other architectural firms?
Our unique client communication process, regional institutional expertise, and 70+ year track record of delivering projects on schedule and within budget set us apart.
