About Scott Simpson Design + Build

Thinking about building a custom home from the ground up or gutting your existing home? Congratulations!

You know what you want, and we know how to design and build it. On your project, we will form a united architecture-construction partnership that includes our licensed architects, builders, project management team, long-standing subcontractors, suppliers, craftspeople, and – most importantly – you.

Offering Design + Build under one roof provides extraordinary financial and communication advantages to the homeowner and we will collaborate with you to create a completely unique home — one that embraces your own personal style and is designed specifically for your family’s needs. Our design build firm has processes that prioritize your input and offer guidance – with transparency – to economize, organize, and strengthen your decision-making along the way.

When you hire Scott Simpson Design + Build, you partner with a seamless team that is authentic, accessible and has devoted their lives to the craft of elevating spaces. Let’s get started on a home that matches your family needs, evolves timelessly, is kind to the environment and delivers inspiration and beauty with grace.

DESIGN + BUILD OF LUXURY HOMES ACROSS NORTH SHORE COMMUNITIES

Scott Simpson Design + Build firm is a North Shore design build firm specializing in new, custom home construction, historical renovations, and eco-conscious, green building projects. We mainly serve the following communities:

Lake Bluff
Lake Forest
Northbrook
Wilmette
Winnetka

A great way to get to know us is through our clients! After 30 years of designing and building custom homes on Chicago’s North Shore for so many families, we are truly grateful for their kind words and lasting friendships.

More testimonials.

A DEDICATED DESIGN + BUILD TEAM

We’re a tight team and we’ve found that’s what works best. With our nimble and extremely talented crew, we can keep tabs on all of our projects, confidently venture into new territories and maintain our signature high-quality craftsmanship, which we back with a 3-year warranty.

When you work with Scott Simpson Design + Build, you’re going to work directly with the partners: Scott, TK, Amy and Kathleen. You’re going to see the same workers at your house every day. You’re going to learn as much building nitty-gritty as you’d like. In turn, we’ll know your favorite book, your kids’ hobbies, and give your dog a belly rub when we have a minute. And we’ll send you a pretty tremendous card at the holidays.

Scott Simpson Partner Scott Simpson Design + Build — Scott Simpson

PARTNER

Thomas "TK" Kenney Partner Scott Simpson Design + Build — Thomas 'TK' Kenny

PARTNER

kathleen henrikson ceo at scott simpson — Kathleen Henrikson

Partner, CEO of All Things

Amy Mangold, Architect Scott Simpson Design + Build — Amy Berka

PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT

paige wenk in kitchen — Paige Wenk

Director of Sales and Project Coordination

Residential Architects Near Me — Nicole Egan Ducar

ARCHITECT

Beth DeBaker, Award-winning Architect at Scott Simpson Design + Build — Beth DeBaker

ARCHITECT

Architect Sarah Gooden of Scott Simpson Design Build in front of architectural plans — Sarah Gooden

ARCHITECT

Matt Coyle, Superintendent of Construction Sites at SSDB with hand on saw — Matt Coyle

SUPERINTENDENT, CONSTRUCTION SITES

Danny Russell, Associate Project Manager of SSDB in front of paint and construction supplies — Danny Russell

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Lisa Woodruff, Head of Accounting for SSDB standing at her desk — Lisa Woodruff

HEAD OF ACCOUNTING

building architects near me — Mike Olson

MASTER CARPENTER

Rick Bolich, Custom Home Project Closer at SSDB — Rick Bolich

PROJECT CLOSER

TJ Floyd, Associate Project Manager for Scott Simpson Design + Build, in his tool workshop — TJ Floyd

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Committed to Our Values

At Scott Simpson Design + Build, we are highly dedicated to our clients, our work, and our community.
In every single thing we do, we live and work by these core values.

CLIENT-INVESTED

Our clients are everything. We will work for you — to realize what you and your family have been dreaming about for your home. We will work with you — collaborating to deliver an elevated and beautiful space.

ARTISAN BUILDING & INTEGRITY

We thrive on the challenges inherent in designing, building and restoring the North Shore’s most distinguished homes. We’re committed to the highest quality in craftsmanship, selecting the most appropriate and unique materials, and respecting a home’s architectural intent — its environment, distinct features, and day-to-day practical functions.

SUSTAINABLE, GREEN BUILDING

A great homebuilder is one who can produce beautiful work, with environmental sensitivity and conscientiousness. Scott Simpson Design + Build aims to make sustainability more accessible — and attainable — to every homeowner. We adopt green practices and recycle, reclaim and reuse materials as often as possible.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

We don’t just donate to causes within our community — we’re also deeply involved in them – offering our time, energy, and creativity. We actively support causes that will improve quality of life — both within our North Shore community and nationally. Learn more about the organizations we support, and how you can get involved.

Architect Beth Debaker and Family — Beth, Architect

Happy Clients

“We planned on talking to three or four different builders and we met with Simpson and then we didn’t meet with anybody else.”

~ Glenview Custom Home Design and Build

“SSDB is part of an echelon other builders are not – so much quality, so much devotion, such a distinct style and the ability to deliver. I feel exactly the way I wanted to feel in my new home. Our door is open 24/7 whenever you want to show anyone your wonderful work!”
~ Northbrook New Home Design and Build

“We greatly appreciate all of you – your talent, and the work you are doing on our house. The people make the project and you are all amazing. Next year happy hour on the porch at this time!”
~ Northbrook Eco-Conscious Design and Build

“Thank you for the thoughtful education all the way through the design and build. I daresay your standards were even higher than ours. We are so glad you were there to keep us on track, simplify everything and even bring joy into it all! This is probably unusual to say about a contractor – but we are thrilled to have taken this journey with you and to have made new friends as well as a new house.”
~ Wilmette New Home Design and Build

“I know I wrote you something after our final walk-through but seeing you here just now – offering your assistance a year and a half later – I just want to say thanks for making us feel like a priority even after our project was done. It’s the best “in” having picked you guys.”
~ Winnetka Home Renovation and Addition