Schwarz Lewis Design Group Is An Award Winning Architectural Firm And Custom Home Builder In Illinois. They Are Located In The Western Chicago Suburbs, Started By Bill Schwarz And Brad Lewis To Continue The Commitment Of Providing Innovative Designs And Technical Expertise To All Of Their Clients’ New Endeavors. Bill And Brad’s Experience Encompasses New Construction And Remodeling/ Renovation With A Wide Variety Of Project Types Ranging From Residential Projects Including Military Housing, Historic Preservation, Production Housing, Custom Homes, Apartments, And Condominiums Along With Commercial Projects Including Office Buildings, Retail Stores, And Recreational Facilities. They Also Work Closely With The Client’s Desires For Each Project To Provide Them With Individualized Designs That Are Aesthetically Pleasing And Offer An Economical Solution.
William D. Schwarz, ALA, LEED AP – Owner
EDUCATION
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 1978
William D. Schwarz is a practicing Architect who began his architectural practice with the Balsamo/Olson Group in 1978 becoming the Director of Operations in 1989, partner with Balsamo, Olson & Lewis in 1999, and now Owner/Partner of Schwarz Lewis Design Group, which started in 2009. Mr. Schwarz is registered in 5 US states, and is NCARB certified.
His responsibilities include and are not limited to, the administration of the architectural services, and is involved with projects from conception to completion, and directly supervise all phases of services. Those services include zoning/ Land planning, design, creation of working drawings, specifications and construction administration. Mr. Schwarz is also heavily involved in the coordination of structural and MEP consultants while monitoring the schedules to ensure each project is completed on-time. His work experience is widely diversified ranging from military housing, production and custom homes, apartments and condominiums, recreational facilities, retail, office buildings and governmental facilities.
Brad Lewis – Owner
EDUCATION
B.A. in Architecture
Associates in Art
Associates in Architectural Construction
Brad Lewis is an award-winning designer who has designed buildings and homes for celebrities, sports figures, CEO’s of fortune 500 companies, and the nations largest builders and developers. He has been published in Better Homes and Gardens, Traditional Home, Elegant Homes, BuilderMagazine, Elle Decor, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun Times.
Mr. Lewis’ designs include multi-story apartments and high-rise, commercial and multi-million dollar homes and developments as well as city design. His work is client sensitive, timeless and elegant. As the lead designer for Schwarz Lewis, Brad’s goal is to respect the past while keeping an eye on the future.
Paige K. Richards
EDUCATION
University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 1999
Paige Richards has been working in the profession since 1999, and has a wide range of project experience with her primary focus being in the residential market. She has managed multi-million dollar residential projects, production housing, and townhome developments, seeing them thru from design to construction completion.
Paige is currently responsible for client relations, and the production and coordination of construction documents for residential projects.
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Email: Schwarzlewis@yahoo.com