Business Details
31 Years
experience
Custom Home & Addition Design Services
Established in 1995, Davenport Architects is a full-service architectural firm dedicated to delivering value through fresh ideas, creative problem-solving, and extensive experience in completing projects within client budgets. Our philosophy centers on designing homes that harmonize with their neighborhoods while reflecting individual client personalities. We specialize in ensuring custom homes and additions integrate seamlessly into their surroundings, avoiding overwhelming designs. As a husband-and-wife team, we collaborate on all projects, leveraging our combined expertise to provide competitive fees through a home-based office structure.Our services include initial budget consultations, detailed architectural drawings with specifications, contractor bidding assistance, permit applications, and contract drafting to protect client interests. With licenses in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, we bring decades of experience across diverse building sites and architectural styles. Our commitment extends from project inception to completion, offering field inspections to minimize change orders and ensuring client satisfaction at every stage.
Services
Home Additions
New Home Design
Remodeling
Basement Finishing
Porch Additions
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We are a collaborative husband-and-wife team with 25+ years of combined experience
- Our detailed drawings and specifications ensure accurate contractor bids
- We negotiate project pricing and draft contracts to protect client interests
- Home-based office structure allows competitive fees without compromising quality
- Licensed in four states to serve diverse architectural needs
What people say
Functional and attractive designs
Easy to work with
Beautiful synergy with neighborhoods
Accurate bids
Thorough project oversight
Services
Home Additions
We specialize in creating seamless home additions that enhance functionality without compromising aesthetics. Our designs integrate with existing structures, ensuring additions appear as natural extensions of original architecture. Clients benefit from precise budget planning and contractor coordination.
New Home Design
Our custom home designs balance client vision with neighborhood context, producing residences that feel harmonious yet distinctive. Detailed specifications and code-compliant plans ensure smooth construction processes, while our ongoing project oversight protects client interests throughout development.
Remodeling
From basement finishes to whole-house transformations, our remodeling services prioritize functional improvements and aesthetic cohesion. We help clients reimagine spaces through creative solutions that maximize existing assets while meeting evolving lifestyle needs.
People
Mike Davenport
Architect
Licensed architect with 25+ years of experience in residential design, specializing in blending traditional and modern elements. Collaborates closely with clients to create functional, code-compliant spaces that exceed expectations.
Shelly Davenport
Architect
Co-founder with expertise in project management and client relations. Ensures every design maintains neighborhood harmony while addressing individual client needs through innovative problem-solving approaches.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We focus on custom home design, additions, and remodeling projects that prioritize neighborhood integration and client-specific needs.
How do you ensure projects stay within budget?
We provide initial budget consultations, detailed specifications for accurate bidding, and negotiate pricing to help clients save thousands.
In which states are you licensed to work?
We hold licenses in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, serving diverse architectural requirements across these regions.
How do you handle contractor coordination?
We distribute drawings for bidding, review proposals, negotiate contracts, and remain available for field inspections throughout construction.
What makes your firm unique?
As a husband-and-wife team, we combine collaborative design with cost efficiency from our home-based office structure.
