Joseph Coath Architects

We worked with Joe to renovate our front porch on an historical home. We had several ideas in mind as to how we would love the porch to look. He was very instrumental and knowledgeable explaining to us how to maintain the integrity and keep the consistency flowing throughout especially with the porch railings and the wing walls. He did an amazing job drawing up the plans. He was always involved throughout the project every step of the way working with us and the contractor. If we ever have another project we would definitely use Joe again.

Joe Coath is an amazing architect who has depth and scope. He is methodical, but timely. If you communicate what you want, Joe will draw it! He is friendly, easy to work with, and has many fine connections to the construction world. He has worked with many fine architects in Barrington and around the country. He provides strong supervision throughout the construction phase and is always accessible. Joes is among the best there is!

Joe Coath created a design for us that combined two of our ensuite bedrooms into a grand master suite. His knowledge and vast experience was evident throughout the process. I believe an architect's personality and attitude are as important as his knowledge and experience and Joe's personality and attitude made it easy to work with him. His work was completed on the agreed upon schedule. Also, Joe draws by hand and his work almost becomes art. He is a gifted residential architect.

Joe Coath is a professional architect in the truest sense. He is highly-skilled in architectural design and is also a very experienced construction manager. But, importantly, he is also an artist. Joe designed our dream home with his heart and soul as well as his abundant architectural expertise. We spent many hours consulting with Joe on the right style for us and our property and I'm sure he spent many more hours researching architectural history before we settled on an English country home inspired by Edwin Lutyens but replete with Joe's own distinctive architectural touches. You can't find a more thoughtful and detailed architect than Joe Coath. All of the builders praised the completeness of his drawings which led to more efficient work in the construction process. Joe is easy to work with, responsive, and mindful of budget and construction deadlines - all while remaining true to his craft. We ended up with a beautiful home of the highest quality and have used Joe on subsequent projects in our home including a wine cellar and bar and other built-in wood cabinetry - one of his specialties. Bottom line - we highly recommend Joe Coath for any architectural project. And if you're looking for someone who pays attention to detail - he is hands down the best you'll find.

My vision for your dream house was an authentic replication of a federalist colonial home. I realized my goal and I contacted Colonial Homes magazine and purchased over 40 previous issues. I began to cut out dozens of ideas. When I interviewed Joe Coath, he took me to several of his completed colonial home projects. One of the first stops, I was deeply impressed when the lady client came out and gave Joe an intense hug. The perfection and historic accuracy of her home won me as a client. We spent 2 years with Joe designing our 7,000 sq. ft. home located on a wooded pond on a farm in West Dundee, IL. Joe was invariably patient and agreeable shepparding us in the right direction. His thoroughness and good taste molded with the natural beauty of a true colonial home. 2 years after completion, it was featured as the lead article in the Midwest Living magazine. One final accolade, Joe was more than willing to follow up now for years with us on any small projects or problems, recently reconnecting to the original painter. We recommend him unreserveably. Tom and Lisa Schreiner