Business Details
26 Years
experience
Architectural Design Services Midwest
Established in 2000, DLA Architects is a full-service architectural firm dedicated to creating spaces that align with our clients' unique visions and operational needs. Our approach prioritizes active listening and collaboration, ensuring each project reflects the client's brand, mission, and functional requirements. With expertise spanning renovations, additions, and ground-up construction, we guide clients from conceptual planning through post-construction evaluation. Our commitment to detail-oriented design and problem-solving ensures budgets are accurate, minimizing costly changes during construction. We specialize in educational, municipal, commercial, religious, and sustainable design, integrating universal planning principles to create enduring spaces.Our team's deep understanding of regulatory standards, including ADA compliance and life safety requirements, ensures projects meet all necessary benchmarks. Recognized for our collaborative relationships with clients and contractors, we deliver well-organized construction processes and reliable project timelines. Our work extends beyond architecture to include community engagement, grant writing, and facility assessments, offering comprehensive solutions for long-term success. We are proud to serve clients across the Midwest, fostering partnerships built on trust, transparency, and shared goals.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
Facility Assessments
Master Planning
Construction Administration
Grant Writing
Community Support
Space Planning
LEED Certification
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We provide accurate budgets with minimal change orders during construction.
- Our team demonstrates collaborative relationships with contractors and clients.
- We offer expertise in ADA compliance and life safety requirements.
- Our architects integrate universal planning principles for enduring spaces.
- We combine educational expertise with facility assessment capabilities.
Associations and certifications
- LEED
What people say
Innovative
Visionary
Wonderful to work with
Accurate budgets
Collaborative relationships
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services create functional spaces tailored to specific needs. We collaborate closely with clients to develop renovations, additions, or new constructions that reflect organizational missions while meeting practical requirements. With over two decades of experience, we balance aesthetic vision with technical precision across educational, commercial, and municipal projects.
Sustainable Design
We integrate eco-friendly principles into every sustainable design project. Our LEED-certified architects create energy-efficient spaces that reduce environmental impact without compromising functionality. From material selection to energy systems, we help clients achieve long-term sustainability goals while maintaining compliance with current environmental standards for educational and municipal buildings.
Facility Assessments
Our comprehensive facility assessments identify current needs and future requirements. Through detailed inspections and stakeholder interviews, we develop actionable plans for improvements, renovations, or expansions. This service helps educational and municipal clients make informed decisions about infrastructure investments while ensuring regulatory compliance and accessibility standards.
Master Planning
We develop long-range master plans that guide future growth and development. Our process includes community engagement, needs analysis, and phased implementation strategies for educational institutions and municipalities. These plans address spatial requirements, sustainability goals, and budget considerations to create adaptable frameworks for evolving organizational needs over time.
Construction Administration
Our construction administration services ensure design integrity throughout the building process. We provide field representation, schedule coordination, and quality control to verify projects meet specifications. This oversight helps maintain budget accuracy and minimizes change orders through proactive problem-solving between contractors and stakeholders.
People
Wendy Covich
Architect
Wendy Covich brings extensive architectural expertise to our projects, specializing in creating educational spaces that support learning environments. Her collaborative approach ensures client visions translate into functional, enduring designs.
Questions
What regions does DLA Architects serve?
We primarily serve clients across the Midwest, including Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
What architectural specializations do you offer?
Our expertise includes educational design, municipal/governmental projects, commercial spaces, religious facilities, and sustainable design.
How do you ensure project budgets stay on track?
Our proven budgeting process minimizes change orders through detailed initial assessments and ongoing client collaboration.
What sustainability credentials do you hold?
We specialize in LEED certification and incorporate sustainable practices across all our architectural projects.
How do you approach client collaboration?
We listen first, then implement our 'Form follows Learning' philosophy to create spaces that truly serve client needs.
