Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architecture and Accessibility Consultants in Chicago
Established in 1996, LCM Architects has been at the forefront of architectural design and accessibility consulting. Our firm combines traditional architecture with specialized expertise in ADA and FHA compliance, serving clients nationwide from our Chicago headquarters. With a team of over 60 licensed architects, designers, and certified accessibility specialists, we deliver quality design, technical accuracy, and cost-effective strategies. Our mission focuses on creating inclusive built environments that support diverse societal needs.We provide comprehensive services including plan reviews, compliance assessments, construction inspections, and training programs. Our professionals have contributed to national accessibility standards and served on key regulatory committees. Through decades of experience, we help clients navigate complex compliance requirements while achieving functional, aesthetic, and inclusive design solutions. Our work spans multiple sectors including education, healthcare, hospitality, and multifamily housing.
Services
Architecture Services
ADA Consulting
FHA Compliance
Plan Reviews
Construction Inspections
Compliance Plans
Training Programs
Legal Support
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized expertise in ADA and FHA accessibility standards
- Our team includes certified accessibility specialists and architects with national regulatory experience
- We provide comprehensive compliance solutions from design through construction
- We serve diverse sectors including Fortune 500 companies and educational institutions
- Our professionals have shaped national accessibility guidelines and standards
Services
Architecture Services
Our architecture services combine creative design with technical precision to deliver functional spaces across education, healthcare, and hospitality sectors. We integrate accessibility standards throughout the design process while maintaining aesthetic integrity. Our team provides comprehensive architectural support from concept through construction documentation.
ADA Consulting
We offer expert guidance on Americans with Disabilities Act compliance through plan reviews, site assessments, and transition planning. Our consultants help clients meet federal accessibility requirements while creating inclusive environments that exceed minimum standards through proactive design solutions.
FHA Compliance
Our Fair Housing Act compliance services ensure multifamily developments meet accessibility requirements through comprehensive assessments and remediation strategies. We provide technical guidance for residential projects to guarantee compliance with federal and state accessibility regulations during all development phases.
Plan Reviews
We conduct thorough accessibility plan reviews during design and construction phases to identify compliance issues early. Our team provides detailed electronic markups and compliance statements to ensure projects meet ADA, FHA, and ANSI accessibility standards before construction begins.
Construction Inspections
Our construction inspection services verify accessibility compliance throughout building phases. We review shop drawings, product submittals, and field conditions to ensure barrier-free design implementation, providing corrective recommendations to maintain compliance with applicable accessibility regulations.
People
Doug Anderson
Partner
Doug Anderson serves as a Partner at LCM Architects and chairs the ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Committee's Accessible Bathing Task Force. He has played a key role in developing national accessibility standards and continues to shape industry best practices through his regulatory committee leadership.
Barbara Padilla
Associate
Barbara Padilla, RA, RAS, brings expertise in accessibility design to LCM Architects. Appointed to the Illinois Elevator Safety Review Board, she contributes to national accessibility standards through her work on the ANSI A117.1 Committee and Chicago Transit Authority ADA Committee.
Casey Burch
Partner
Casey Burch serves as a Partner at LCM Architects, leading architectural projects that integrate accessibility with innovative design. With extensive experience in compliance consulting, he helps clients achieve functional spaces that meet regulatory requirements while maintaining aesthetic excellence.
Mark Small
Partner
Mark Small contributes his architectural expertise as a Partner at LCM Architects. He focuses on creating inclusive environments that exceed accessibility standards while delivering practical design solutions for commercial and institutional clients across multiple sectors.
Rachel Wiesbrock
Architect & Accessibility Specialist
Rachel Wiesbrock combines her personal experience with professional expertise as an architect and accessibility specialist. She conducts plan reviews for commercial spaces and consults on accessibility codes, bringing firsthand knowledge of navigating built environments with mobility devices to her work.
Questions
What architectural services does LCM Architects offer?
We provide comprehensive architecture services including design, planning, and construction documentation across education, healthcare, hospitality, and multifamily housing sectors with integrated accessibility compliance.
How does LCM ensure accessibility compliance?
We ensure compliance through plan reviews, site assessments, construction inspections, and transition planning that meet ADA, FHA, and ANSI standards while implementing inclusive design solutions.
What training programs are available?
We offer ADA compliance training programs covering accessibility requirements, surveying techniques, and design solutions through in-person sessions, webcasts, and online courses with CEU credits.
Do you provide legal support for accessibility issues?
Yes, our experts provide litigation support and technical guidance to legal teams handling ADA and FHA compliance disputes, offering expert testimony and documentation analysis.
What areas do you serve?
While headquartered in Chicago, we provide architectural and accessibility consulting services nationwide to clients across various industries and building types.
