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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.”
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.
![Klymson headshot BW 2](https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/headshots/Klymson-headshot-BW-2.jpg?w=720&h=540&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1715630123&s=8cc179685ef4351723a7c0fecaeea28c 720w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/headshots/Klymson-headshot-BW-2.jpg?w=1440&h=1080&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1715630123&s=e15d6d5b4061160e380b57ee7b93b81a 1440w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/headshots/Klymson-headshot-BW-2.jpg?w=540&h=405&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1715630123&s=e73dba0535c28fad0eea42fcb994df08 540w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/headshots/Klymson-headshot-BW-2.jpg?w=1080&h=810&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1715630123&s=eecf8dc3724d76c49cbefe9caa97982c 1080w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/headshots/Klymson-headshot-BW-2.jpg?w=320&h=240&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1715630123&s=55a248beebdaed02e8aa1d917e1e7da1 320w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/headshots/Klymson-headshot-BW-2.jpg?w=640&h=480&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1715630123&s=565bf717205c77a036569a239255f30f 640w)
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.
![Moench headshot BW](https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/headshots/Moench-headshot-BW_2024-04-22-144127_unte.jpg?w=720&h=540&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713796887&s=11ea22792801018abe9defcd350bfdf9 720w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/headshots/Moench-headshot-BW_2024-04-22-144127_unte.jpg?w=1440&h=1080&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713796887&s=432fab0101979547738b73cdb5f1f62f 1440w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/headshots/Moench-headshot-BW_2024-04-22-144127_unte.jpg?w=540&h=405&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713796887&s=287dd75fbc6776ba164714b8d070ee0a 540w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/headshots/Moench-headshot-BW_2024-04-22-144127_unte.jpg?w=1080&h=810&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713796887&s=a7ac915145e8176b4be2caaca4f81837 1080w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/headshots/Moench-headshot-BW_2024-04-22-144127_unte.jpg?w=320&h=240&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713796887&s=277d609920ae1d50e14707ede828d3f1 320w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/headshots/Moench-headshot-BW_2024-04-22-144127_unte.jpg?w=640&h=480&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713796887&s=6f0f66310f4d4ba9e1215024780be5a3 640w)
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.
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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.
![Pangrcic headshot BW](https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/headshots/Pangrcic-headshot-BW_2024-04-22-143353_clez.jpg?w=720&h=540&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713796433&s=5921a4e4302522923b8a2bba7fcf9041 720w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/headshots/Pangrcic-headshot-BW_2024-04-22-143353_clez.jpg?w=1440&h=1080&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713796433&s=64ef50e5cab9a994105b7a5810508485 1440w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/headshots/Pangrcic-headshot-BW_2024-04-22-143353_clez.jpg?w=540&h=405&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713796433&s=6a0cd510a7b292259beba651eff51500 540w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/headshots/Pangrcic-headshot-BW_2024-04-22-143353_clez.jpg?w=1080&h=810&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713796433&s=a0f0ff2783c865e480f04ab8f7d35aa9 1080w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/headshots/Pangrcic-headshot-BW_2024-04-22-143353_clez.jpg?w=320&h=240&q=82&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713796433&s=07df6fe92c19f8e94e970fa95be5e352 320w, https://collective-office.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/headshots/Pangrcic-headshot-BW_2024-04-22-143353_clez.jpg?w=640&h=480&q=61&fm=webp&fit=crop&dm=1713796433&s=d27633c6d5b757b85bda5aa8711f8e27 640w)
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.