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.

Our Book

Speaking Architecture: From Concept to Construction to Completion

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Our book Speaking Architecture starts with our belief that all buildings matter. It takes first account lessons of past projects and builds a guide for the intricate process of construction. It creates a holistic image of all that is involved in an architectural project, from defining and designing a project, to building it.

A guide book for prospective clients who want to understand the value of speaking the common language of architecture with design professionals. For professionals looking to understand the process from a different point of view. For anyone looking to understand the value of being a part of the architectural process.

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Process

Working With Your General Contractor

The most important factor in selecting a general contractor is ‘fit’. Fit depends on the project goals and objectives, the amount of capital available to invest in the project, and the schedule. The schedule and investment are relatively straightforward to check. Your goals and objectives are less black-and-white, but will drive the results, detail, and level of finish your project requires.

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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.

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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.

  • IMG 5117
    Process

    Working With Your General Contractor

    The most important factor in selecting a general contractor is ‘fit’. Fit depends on the project goals and objectives, the amount of capital available to invest in the project, and the schedule. The schedule and investment are relatively straightforward to check. Your goals and objectives are less black-and-white, but will drive the results, detail, and level of finish your project requires.

  • 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.