custom home architects and builders in evanston, il
At Scott Simpson Design + Build, we have been designing and building custom luxury houses in Evanston, IL, for more than 30 years. Our unified team of North Shore architects and builders specialize in new home construction, large-scale remodels, historic renovations and eco-conscious green building projects.
In the 1850s, the founders of Northwestern University created the City of Evanston along Chicago’s northern lakefront. Evanston impresses with a mix of single-family home architecture from styles like Queen Anne, Italianate, Victorian Gothic, Neoclassical and Tudor to Prairie and even Modern. Home to Scott Simpson and his family, this historic suburb has lead us to everything from restoring mock Tudor manors to creating modern farmhouses. We have enjoyed working on a variety of design build Evanston projects, including this favorite Modern Farmhouse Hospitality Home in Evanston.
From empty lot to forever residence
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Custom Home Architects Evanston
Evanston is known for its cultural diversity, impressive Big 10 campus, unique lakefront beauty and robust character. After more than 30 years of designing and building new houses in Evanston, IL, we believe we have the right combination of experience, references, and resources to deliver on the vision for your luxury home in Evanston. Opting for a united design-build service is a smart approach as it affords access to our licensed architects, builders, and a dedicated project management team simultaneously. As custom home architects, Evanston is a beautiful suburb in which to build a custom home designed for you.
we specialize in custom new home builds, historic preservation, and extensive renovation projects
have questions about designing and building a custom home? happy to help.
Phone: 847.291.2457
our passion is building livable works of art
Best of Houzz Service Award
10 “Best Custom Home Builders in Chicago”
Top 4 “Best Residential General Contractors in Chicago”
Top 5 “Best Design Build Firms in Chicago”
10 Historical Preservation Awards
30+ years of making custom home design + build dreams come true
Our unified architecture and construction team works with long-standing subcontractors, suppliers, and craftspeople to maximize spending power, minimize obstacles, and pay attention to detail with each step of the process. This allows your family to enjoy the luxury of a collaborative, informed, and inspiring process all along the way.
Heart. It’s what truly makes us different.
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Contact us for a quick consultation on custom home architecture and building in Northbrook.
1. 2522 Lincoln Street Evanston
2. 2615 Colfax Street Evanston
3. 1037 Hinman Avenue Evanston
4. 2319 Pioneer Street Evanston
5. 2602 Lincoln Street Evanston
6. 1601 Wesley Avenue Evanston
7. 2222 Lincoln Street Evanston
8. 810 Dempster Street Evanston
9. 1318 Forest Avenue Evanston
10. 2739 Lincoln Street Evanston
11. 2700 Lincoln Street Evanston
12. 2734 Sheridan Road Evanston
13. 707 Ingleside Avenue Evanston
14. 2528 Marcy Avenue Evanston
15. 2413 Payne Street Evanston
16. 2311 Lincolnwood Drive Evanston
17. 430 East North Water St. Chicago
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