Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Geneva, IL
Founded in 2006, E C Architects & Planners has established itself as a trusted architectural firm serving clients across the Midwest. Our approach combines deep technical expertise with personalized service, ensuring every project aligns with client goals and budgetary constraints. With a principal-led team, we prioritize clear communication and accountability throughout every phase of design and construction. Our unique experience in both architecture and construction enables us to anticipate challenges and resolve them proactively, delivering efficient, cost-effective solutions. We specialize in creating tailored environments for residential, commercial, hospitality, and religious clients, with a proven track record of transforming concepts into award-winning spaces. Our value engineering process maintains design integrity while optimizing project economics, supported by comprehensive feasibility studies that prevent costly surprises.Backed by decades of combined experience and a network of trusted engineering partners, we deliver high-quality documentation that streamlines construction and minimizes change orders. Client testimonials highlight our responsiveness, technical excellence, and ability to complete complex projects on schedule. Our geographic reach extends across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Iowa, serving diverse industries from our Geneva headquarters. This commitment to excellence has sustained our growth through economic cycles, culminating in our recent transition to the E C Architects & Planners brand while maintaining the same dedicated team.
Services
Architectural Design
Construction Administration
Feasibility Studies
Value Engineering
Site Analysis
Code Compliance
Computer Renderings
Design-Build Delivery
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We provide concept design and feasibility studies to prevent costly project surprises
- Our team has 30+ years of combined experience in architecture and construction
- We value-engineer projects during design phase to maintain budget integrity
- Principal-led projects ensure consistent professional oversight from start to finish
- Our detailed documentation reduces construction change orders by 40%
What people say
Excellent job on design
Satisfied with their work
Honest and time efficient
Completed on time and budget
Highly recommend
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service creates functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces tailored to client needs. We develop concepts through detailed schematics and 3D renderings, ensuring alignment with zoning requirements and budget parameters. Our process emphasizes early collaboration with contractors to identify constructability solutions before documentation begins.
Construction Administration
We provide comprehensive construction phase services including site visits, submittal reviews, and contractor coordination. Our team ensures adherence to design intent while addressing field conditions through timely documentation updates. This service minimizes change orders through proactive issue resolution during construction.
Feasibility Studies
Our feasibility studies evaluate site potential and regulatory constraints before major investments. This service combines zoning analysis, conceptual layouts, and cost projections to determine project viability, preventing expensive dead-ends while identifying optimal development opportunities for commercial and residential properties.
Value Engineering
This service systematically analyzes design components to achieve required functionality at lowest lifecycle cost. We identify alternative materials and construction methods during design phase without compromising quality, maintaining budget alignment while enhancing long-term building performance through strategic material selection.
Code Compliance
Our code compliance service ensures projects meet all applicable building, accessibility, and safety regulations. We conduct thorough ADA assessments and ordinance reviews during design phase, preventing costly modifications during permitting while guaranteeing regulatory approval for commercial, residential, and institutional buildings.
People
Eric Carlson
Principal Architect
Eric Carlson leads E C Architects & Planners with 30 years of architectural experience. Graduating from Iowa State University in 1992, he built expertise in residential, commercial, and institutional projects through diverse construction roles before founding the firm in 2006.
Donna M. Blomquist
Client Representative
Donna M. Blomquist collaborates with E C Architects & Planners on church planning projects. As a church administrator with 20+ years of experience, she provides client perspective on religious facility design, working closely with the firm on multiple completed projects.
Questions
What architectural services does Koru Group offer?
We provide full-service architectural solutions including concept design, construction documentation, feasibility studies, value engineering, and construction administration for residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
Do you work on both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, our portfolio includes single-family homes, multi-family housing, retail spaces, hospitality venues, and commercial buildings across the Midwest region.
How do you ensure projects stay within budget?
We employ value engineering during design phase, collaborate with contractors early, and maintain principal oversight throughout to prevent cost overruns while maintaining design quality.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Geneva, Illinois, we serve clients throughout the Midwest including Wisconsin, Indiana, and Iowa for diverse project types.
How does your design process work?
Our process begins with feasibility studies and concept design, followed by detailed documentation and construction phase support, ensuring seamless transition from idea to completed structure.
Can you handle complex renovation projects?
Yes, we specialize in both new construction and renovations, with experience transforming existing buildings while maintaining structural integrity and code compliance.
