Reviews of AR Office Architects (Architect)

James Wright

Aetheric Studio Architects did a great job helping me to renovate my home. Elise and Goi helped me work through a long list of goals with a fairly tight budget. They really took it upon themselves to help me problem solve and get the best possible result. Their passion for architecture helped me articulate my ideas into reality. Before hiring Aetheric Studio Architects, I looked for other firms, which I found discouraging due to my small budget, and contemporary design style. However, with A.S.A. we came up with a great design that worked within the space, budget, and schedule that I needed. Post-renovation my home has become a space for family and friends to gather. It has been surprising for my guests to see how ASA has made a very contemporary design livable and warm. I have recommended Aetheric Studio Architects to many of my family and friends and will continue to do so in the future.

Matt Martin

We can't recommend Elise and Goi highly enough based on the work they did on our house. We purchased a major fixer upper that needed work everywhere: insulation, HVAC, flooring, bathroom, kitchen, to name just some of the issues. We worked closely with Elise and Goi at every step, including: - doing a deep dive on design for multiple floors and a deck; - creating a schedule for various large projects, taking into account the birth of our son in the middle of things; - vetting, selecting, and overseeing multiple contractors; - communicating with various city inspectors, zoning officials, and the alderman's office to ensure compliance with city codes; and - findings and working with a wholesaler for kitchen and bathroom design. Elise and Goi were the consummate professionals. They were well prepared for all our meetings and effectively married our sometimes-competing design sensibilities. Any questions we had were promptly answered. Any concerns we had was adequately heard and responded to. Importantly, they helped us understand the best places to splurge vs save. When we started the home purchase process, we had no idea that we'd ultimately work with an architect. Looking back on everything, we are fortunate and thankful beyond words for all the tremendous work Elise and Goi did. Regardless of your budget and design sensibilities, please consider working with Elise and Goi.

Jane Ratagast

Aetheric Studio Architects was very helpful not only with the design of my house, but with helping me chose the right property. They visited each property that I was thinking of buying and helped me quickly on site come up with really nice design solutions. Additionally they were great in helping me see the value both for myself and for future sales of each property. This really helped me be an educated consumer when I finally decided to purchase my home. The home needed a bit of attention, new bathrooms, kitchen, and a few new storage spaces, and a complete gut of the master bedroom/ bath. Goi from Aetheric Studio Architects was very well educated on construction, and walked me through each step of design as well as dealing with the permitting process. I know that I am much happier today with my house as a result of hiring them, and would recommend them to anyone with a realistic budget looking to invest in property.