Our Practice

We are an award-winning urban architecture firm focused on high-end residential, retail, and workplace projects.

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I didn’t go out and look for anyone else because I knew Collective Office wasn’t only trying to do something that matched their portfolio design—they wanted to do what was right for us.”

Aaron Gertz, Hallstar Beauty

At the heart of our approach lies the singular belief that a well-designed space can change your life. At the start of each project, our team prioritizes getting to know you. Through detailed question-asking and rigorous listening, we seek to uncover your personality, preferences, and particularities.

This foundation of deep understanding enables us to deliver sophisticated design solutions that enhance both how you live and who you want to be.

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New buffalo ext 08
Process

Considering Costs Over Your Project’s Lifecycle

How do you calculate if saying yes, green-lighting the project, and making the investment in the build will pay off? The answer is to consider a return over the project’s full lifecycle for you and your family. Both financially and emotionally.

Building elevation sketch colorized
Process

Understanding Architectural Drawings

Your architect will use drawings, diagrams, renderings, and other imagery to communicate your next steps and options. Having a basic understanding of these key elements of how architecture is communicated will give you a deeper understanding of what your architect is proposing.

P22874091
Process

Tackling the Permit Process

There are a lot of moving parts to this process, and it’s not typically done until the final inspections are complete and, ultimately, your new building is in use. You are not expected to navigate the specifics of building permits alone. Your design team and construction professionals will be better advocates for you, especially when the process feels opaque and is hard to understand.

  • New buffalo ext 08
    Process

    Considering Costs Over Your Project’s Lifecycle

    How do you calculate if saying yes, green-lighting the project, and making the investment in the build will pay off? The answer is to consider a return over the project’s full lifecycle for you and your family. Both financially and emotionally.

  • Building elevation sketch colorized
    Process

    Understanding Architectural Drawings

    Your architect will use drawings, diagrams, renderings, and other imagery to communicate your next steps and options. Having a basic understanding of these key elements of how architecture is communicated will give you a deeper understanding of what your architect is proposing.

  • P22874091
    Process

    Tackling the Permit Process

    There are a lot of moving parts to this process, and it’s not typically done until the final inspections are complete and, ultimately, your new building is in use. You are not expected to navigate the specifics of building permits alone. Your design team and construction professionals will be better advocates for you, especially when the process feels opaque and is hard to understand.