James Byrnes, architect

Jim Byrnes has offered custom residential design services to the Chicago area since 1973. Working together with clients to design their custom home is his greatest professional challenge. Experience gained in the design of more than six hundred homes has been an asset to new customers. Jim has also worked with many professional home builders designing semi-custom homes and subdivision models. Jim graduated from the University of Illinois in Champaign, IL with a bachelor in architecture. He is registered to practice architecture in Illinois and also holds an NCARB certificate to register in other states. Since opening a private practice in 1973, his major emphasis has been in residential design. He has had the privilege to serve clients in most of Chicago's suburban communities. Jim works from an office attached to his residence in the woods north of Crystal Lake. After a few in-office consultations, most design work is conducted via Email for client's review through the design and permit process.