FAQs
Andrew Fell Architecture & Design
What does Andrew Fell Architecture & Design specialize in?
Andrew Fell Architecture & Design focuses on custom residential architecture, multi-family and apartment complex design, and commercial development projects. The firm has successfully delivered hundreds of projects, from custom homes to multi-million-dollar large-scale developments throughout Illinois and neighboring states.Do you design fully custom homes?
Yes. Andrew Fell Architecture & Design offers fully custom home design services, developing unique residences tailored to each client's lifestyle, site characteristics, budget, and long-term objectives. Every home is designed from scratch without the use of stock plans.Can you design apartment complexes and multi-family buildings?
Yes. The firm possesses considerable experience in designing multi-family housing, apartment complexes, and mixed-use developments, including modern walk-up apartments and large residential projects. Each development is carefully designed with attention to functionality, efficiency, and lasting value.What is your process for custom home design?
The custom home design process generally consists of: initial consultation and goal discovery, site evaluation and conceptual design, design development and documentation, collaboration with builders and consultants, and construction administration support. This collaborative methodology ensures every custom home reflects both architectural quality and practical livability.Do you work with property developers and investors? Do you collaborate with builders and contractors?
Yes. Andrew Fell Architecture & Design frequently partners with developers, builders, and real estate investors on apartment buildings, residential developments, and commercial projects, creating designs that balance visual appeal, zoning compliance, and construction efficiency. The firm maintains ongoing relationships with trusted builders, contractors, engineers, and consultants to facilitate smooth execution from design through construction for both custom homes and apartment developments.Where is Andrew Fell Architecture & Design located?
The firm maintains its office in Champaign, Illinois, at 515 North Hickory Street, Suite 101. Projects are executed throughout Illinois and across the Midwest and other regions of the United States.Do you offer services beyond residential architecture?
Yes. Beyond custom homes and apartment buildings, services encompass commercial architecture, adaptive reuse, renovations, additions, and mixed-use design for private clients and organizations alike.What makes Andrew Fell Architecture & Design different?
The firm functions as a studio-style, collaborative architecture practice that prioritizes creativity, responsiveness, and individualized attention. Every project is designed with economic, environmental, and social responsibility in mind while maintaining visual distinction.How early should I contact an architect for a custom home or apartment project?
Contacting an architect during the earliest planning phase is recommended, ideally before land acquisition. Early engagement allows for optimization of site selection, budget planning, zoning feasibility assessment, and overall project outcomes.Can you help with renovations or additions?
Yes. Beyond new construction, Andrew Fell Architecture & Design offers renovation, addition, and adaptive reuse design services, especially for residential and commercial properties with architectural or historical importance.


