Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Suburban Chicago
Founded in 2009, C & K Architecture operates as a full-service architecture and interior design firm dedicated to exceeding client expectations through personalized attention. With over two decades of combined experience, our team specializes in Mission Critical, Corporate Interiors, and Residential projects ranging from 850 to 1,500,000 square feet. We leverage Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology across 100% of our projects to enhance design accuracy and streamline construction processes. Our approach emphasizes proactive problem-solving, minimizing unexpected challenges while delivering functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. As licensed architects in multiple states, we maintain rigorous professional standards through NCARB certification and LEED accreditation.Our commitment to innovation extends to lifecycle BIM solutions that optimize facility management from cradle to grave. Client testimonials highlight our organizational skills, technological expertise, and ability to transform complex projects into successful outcomes. We serve diverse sectors including Agriculture, Healthcare, and Education, maintaining a consistent focus on value engineering and code compliance. Our suburban Chicago headquarters supports national project delivery while preserving the personalized service that distinguishes our practice.
Services
Mission Critical Architecture
Corporate Interiors
Residential Design
BIM Services
Healthcare Facilities
Education Architecture
Mixed Use Development
Religious Architecture
Agricultural Design
Lifecycle BIM Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of architectural experience across diverse project scales
- Our team maintains NCARB certification and LEED accreditation
- We utilize BIM technology for 100% of our projects
- Our value engineering approach minimizes construction surprises
- Client testimonials highlight exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills
Associations and certifications
- LEED
- NCARB
What people say
Extremely talented architect
Stellar client service
Creative problem-solving
Exceptional organizational skills
Technological expertise
Services
Mission Critical Architecture
Specialized design for data centers and technical facilities requiring Tier III+ standards. Our solutions optimize uptime while minimizing construction costs through adaptive reuse strategies. We deliver fully coordinated BIM models that ensure system integration for mission-critical operations.
Corporate Interiors
Transformative interior solutions for commercial spaces up to 45,000 square feet. We balance functionality with aesthetics while minimizing demolition. Our BIM-driven process ensures precise furniture coordination and code compliance for modern corporate environments.
Residential Design
Luxury residential projects like our LEED-certified French Provincial home. We create energy-efficient designs within tight footprints using 3D modeling down to structural details. Our approach combines traditional aesthetics with modern sustainability standards.
BIM Services
Full lifecycle BIM implementation from design through facility management. Our services include clash detection, quantity takeoffs, and lifecycle cost analysis. We provide integrated solutions that reduce operational costs through advanced digital modeling techniques.
Healthcare Architecture
Specialized healthcare environments including hospital expansions and emergency departments. Our designs prioritize patient safety and regulatory compliance while optimizing workflow efficiency. We create healing environments that balance technical requirements with human-centered design principles.
People
Christopher D. Krestel
President
Licensed architect in six states with 20+ years of experience managing complex projects up to $40M. LEED accredited professional and NCARB certified, specializing in BIM implementation and lifecycle management for diverse architectural sectors.
Questions
What architectural services does C+K Architecture specialize in?
We specialize in Mission Critical, Corporate Interiors, Residential, Healthcare, Education, and Agricultural architecture using BIM technology.
How does C+K Architecture utilize BIM technology?
We use BIM for 100% of projects to improve design accuracy, coordinate systems, and support lifecycle facility management.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in suburban Chicago, we deliver projects nationwide including Atlanta, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Texas.
What certifications does C+K Architecture hold?
Our team maintains NCARB certification and LEED accreditation for sustainable design excellence.
What project sizes can you handle?
We manage projects ranging from 850 to 1,500,000 square feet across diverse sectors.
