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.”
Focus Areas
Residential
Designing a modern home is a very personal experience. It takes an unwavering commitment to creating bespoke living spaces—an expert blend of innovation, functionality, and aesthetic sophistication. We understand the unique needs and aspirations of each client, collaborating the whole way to thoughtfully reflect your lifestyle with enduring expressions of architectural excellence. An unmatched attention to detail. A responsibility to sustainable practices. A dedication to crafting personalized environments that render not just how you want to live, but who you want to be.
Services
- Programming
- Conceptual Design
- Schematic Design
- Design Development
- Construction Documents
- Construction Administrator
- Furniture, Fixture, Equipment (FFE)
- Interior Design
Retail
Retail design’s experimental and fast-paced nature is where we thrive. Our process is built to excel at providing quick responses within compressed timelines, balancing the administrative nuances of client-landlord relationships and building department permit journeys with your brand’s vision. With the strategic use of space planning, lighting, materials and finishes, fixtures and furniture—and a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends—we design retail spaces that not only captivate customers but also foster a profound sense of brand loyalty.
Services
- Programming
- Space Planning
- Design of Casework & Millwork
- Fixture Selection
- Furniture Selection
- Equipment Planning & Selection
- Schematic Design
- Design Development
- Bidding & Negotiation
- Construction Documents
- Construction Administration
Workplace
Our approach to workplace design reflects the changing nature of contemporary work environments. Accommodating both formal and informal settings, from small groups to board rooms, is essential. And prioritizing wellness as paramount. We integrate technology, brand identity, and accessibility to ensure dynamic, flexible, and collaborative spaces that inspire innovation and productivity. Understanding unique organizational, cultural, and functional requirements. Incorporating sustainable design principles and ergonomic considerations. Creating functional and efficient workspaces.
Services
- Space Planning
- Design of Casework & Millwork
- Fixture Selection
- Furniture Selection
- Equipment Planning & Selection
- Schematic Design
- Design Development
- Construction Documents
- Construction Administration
Watch founder Jeff Klymson talk about Collective’s approach
People
Your vision.
Our expertise.
Jeff Klymson is the Founding Principal, directing all creative and technical aspects of the practice. He’s an AIA Licensed Architect in 15 states. Mr. Klymson holds a Master of Architecture degree from IIT and a Bachelor of Architectural Science from Toronto Metropolitan University. Jeff Klymson created Collective Office to focus on practice and research. The practice provides a project-specific, detail-oriented process. We employ this process on all of our projects. We aim to challenge convention and push boundaries, asking questions at every stage of our process. The primary focus of Mr. Klymson’s research is the convergence of architecture and the branded world to create personal experiences. He aims to use this idea to create a more intuitive connection for people within their own built environments.
Tyler Moench grew up around Minneapolis, Minnesota. After receiving a Bachelor of Design in Architecture from the University of Minnesota, he decided to continue his academic pursuits out west in Seattle Washington. While in Seattle, he earned a Master of Architecture degree with a certificate in Design Computing and a concentration in Materials and Fabrication. His work during graduate school primarily revolved around exploring the connection between emerging parametric design tools and digital fabrication techniques, and their impact on the design process. Outside of the architecture office, Tyler enjoys tinkering with anything that he can get his hands on, ranging from making furniture, to wrenching on bicycles, to building 3D printers.
Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Preston graduated from Auburn University where he received both his Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Interior Architecture. While at Auburn, his work emphasized concept-driven design, always investigating new ways to approach a problem. His thesis research, for which he was awarded the ARCC King Student Medal, explored how the mediums of architecture and film might converge, thinking of architectural sequences as cinematic stage sets. Outside of his architectural pursuits, Preston’s interests include cooking, collecting vinyl, reading classic novels, and making things with his hands.
Clayton grew up an hour and a half Southwest of Chicago in LaSalle, Illinois. He graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from Illinois Institute of Technology with specializations in Design/Build and Architectural History and Theory. Throughout his academic career, he focused on the power of simplicity in design and ways to promote thoughtful experiences in all aspects of daily life. In addition to architecture, his studies consisted of short films, furniture design, landscape design, and much in between. On his time off, Clayton enjoys making furniture and lamps when his life is not consumed by taking care of his plant collection.
Collective
Beliefs
Distinct, harmonious, empowering. The spaces we inhabit should promote ease.
It’s the only way life unfolds effortlessly.
Collective is in our name for a reason. Partnership is a core condition of our shared success.
Always what’s right. Never just what’s best for our portfolio or what’s most convenient.
A healthy obsession with what often gets overlooked. Every measurement, every finish, every dream and deadline matters.
We think long-term and take seriously the responsibility we have to our clients and our planet.
Craft, care, consideration. Everything is meticulously considered here.
Spaces that can hold life as it unfolds. Spaces that can support whatever life brings. Spaces that counter the chaos of modern life. Spaces that enhance the everyday.
Good architecture is familiar.
Process only works when people are at the center.
Collaboration is paramount.
It’s always what’s best for the project.
Every detail matters.
Design to minimize impact and maximize possibility over time.
Thoughtfulness? It’s everything.
Space should enhance how you want to live and who you want to be.
