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Design Chicago Magazine Feature 2023

October 31, 2023

As a team who loves great design and inspiring stories, we are beyond thrilled to be featured in a recent…

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Scott Simpson Design and Build architects and builders visiting a natural stone warehouse at Calia Stone

Natural Stone Warehouse Tour

June 15, 2023

Our architects and builders will often visit different vendors and suppliers to be sure we are up to date…

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Soil boring equipment preparing to test the viability before architects design a new home for the lot

Soil Boring Test for a Custom Home Build

June 15, 2023

Want to watch something super boring? One of the first steps we take, sometimes even before being hired, is to…

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Scott Simpson Design + Build architects (Amy, Sarah, Beth and Nicole) attend the American Institute of Architects Custom Residential Architects Network Symposium and Awards

Custom Residential Architects Network 2023

June 1, 2023

Beth, Nicole, Sarah and Amy attended the AIA CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network) event at the Merchandise Mart with 125+…

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Indoor infinity pool reflecting sun from outside

Indoor Infinity Pool Construction

May 10, 2023

Indoor Pool Construction for Custom Home Build in Winnetka Excited about the design of an indoor resistance swim spa at…

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New construction home in process with yellow/green slicker rainscreen product on the exterior

Building Green with Slicker Rainscreen

May 10, 2023

Great tip for water management of residential custom homes – use a Rainscreen! What is that stuff? When we build…

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Play button page of video about home deconstruction in Kenilworth showing attic stripped down to the studs

Video Library: Before and After, Architectural Process, Remodels

April 17, 2023

Please visit our new Video Library for exciting behind the scenes videos of our architects and builders on the job!…

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Scott Simpson team finishing an Irish Jig on the steps of a new construction home in Evanston

Happy Irish Jig Day 2023!

March 17, 2023

🍀 Top o’ the mornin’ to ya! 🍀The tradition continues. 🍀 The harder we work, the luckier we get! 🍀

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Houzz Best of Service 2023 award to Scott Simpson Design + Build

Best of Houzz Service

February 28, 2023

Thank you @houzz for this “2023 Best of Houzz Service” recognition. Nice to be in the top 3% of active home professionals…

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Scott Simpson Design + Build recognized as Best Custom Homebuilder Suburbs by Modern Luxury Chicago Social with modern white living room pictured

Best Custom Homebuilder in the Suburbs

February 10, 2023

Thank you Modern Luxury Chicago Social for naming Scott Simpson Design + Build the Best Custom Homebuilders in the Suburbs…

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White kitchen with bright blue island, rounded hanging light fixtures, gray and white counter

Video Series: Lake Shore Drive Remodel

October 5, 2022

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the remodel of an incredible Lake Shore Drive condominium! Architect Amy Scruggs shares the step-by-step thinking…

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White living room with coffered ceiling with light green interiors condo remodel overlooking Lake Michigan

Lake Shore Drive Remodel – Final Finishes

October 3, 2022

Take a tour of the “final finishes” stage of an incredible Lake Shore Drive condominium. Architect Amy Scruggs shares the…

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Drone shot of builder on top of house during deconstruction phase in Winnetka, rubble and exposed bricks and beams

Winnetka Deconstruction

August 31, 2022

Uncover the unexpected with us in a 2-part video series detailing deconstruction of a 1920s Winnetka home – a kinder-to-the-environment…

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Video thumbnail cover for renovation of Chicago condominium on Lake Shore Drive rough finishes tile phase

Lake Shore Drive Remodel – Rough Finishes 3E

July 1, 2022

Take a tour of the “rough finishes” stage of an incredible Lake Shore Drive condominium. Architect Amy Scruggs shares the…

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Video thumbnail cover for renovation of Chicago condominium on Lake Shore Drive cabinet install phase

Lake Shore Drive Remodel – Rough Finishes 3D

June 30, 2022

Take a tour of the “rough finishes” stage of an incredible Lake Shore Drive condominium. Architect Amy Scruggs shares the…

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Video thumbnail cover for renovation of Chicago condominium on Lake Shore Drive rough finishes phase

Lake Shore Drive Remodel – Rough Finishes 3C

June 29, 2022

Take a tour of the “rough finishes” stage of an incredible Lake Shore Drive condominium. Architect Amy Scruggs shares the…

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Video thumbnail cover for renovation of Chicago condominium on Lake Shore Drive final finishes phase

Lake Shore Drive Remodel – Rough Finishes 3B

June 28, 2022

Take a tour of the “rough finishes” stage of an incredible Lake Shore Drive condominium. Architect Amy Scruggs shares the…

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Lake Shore Drive Remodel – Rough Finishes 3A

June 27, 2022

Take a tour of the “rough finishes” stage of an incredible Lake Shore Drive condominium. Architect Amy Scruggs shares the…

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Basement Foundation Pour

April 12, 2022

Laying the foundations of an amazing new home we are designing and building in Evanston, Illinois. Adding gravel beneath the…

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Luckiest Team in the World

March 17, 2022

🍀 Top o’ the mornin’ to ya! 🍀 The tradition continues. 🍀 Feeling very lucky today! 🍀 Architects and Builders…

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Drone shot of new home construction in winter, floor over basement foundation

Minocqua Architects

March 10, 2022

One thing you might not know about us.…Our design-build passion reaches beyond the North Shore. A long-term Wilmette client is…

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