Timeless approach to classic design.

At Clarke Architecture & Design, we specialize in historic and traditional architecture, reimagined for modern living. Our work draws inspiration from vernacular traditions, using history as a springboard rather than a dogma.

Every project begins and ends with the client. We meet you exactly where you are, whether you are just beginning or are midway through the process. Each project is unique and our services are tailored to your specific needs.

Ready to start? Contact us today for a free consultation. We look forward to discussing how we can bring your project to life! Call us at (773) 234-4240‬ or email below.

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A hand-drawn sketch of structures, possibly a building or a bridge, created with blue ink on crumpled white paper.
A hand-drawn sketch of a building's floor plan with various rooms and structural elements, annotated with notes and labels.
Waterfront scene with stone steps, rocky shoreline, and a castle wall with a tower in the background.
A black ink sketch of a church with a steep roof and multiple windows, surrounded by trees and a few tall towers.
Watercolor painting of a desert landscape with trees.
A detailed black and white sketch of a quaint cottage with a steep thatched roof, surrounded by trees, bushes, and a low stone wall.
A watercolor painting of a mountain landscape with tall, rugged peaks, some greenery, and a bright sky with clouds.
A detailed pencil sketch of a house with multiple windows, a central door, a pitched roof with chimneys, surrounded by trees and foliage.
Watercolor landscape painting of a rural scene with trees, an open field, and a clear sky.
Watercolor painting of a house surrounded by trees, with a power pole and a narrow waterway, set against a pale yellow sky.
Black and white sketch of a snow-covered wooden church with a tall steeple, surrounded by snow-laden trees and a stone archway at the entrance.
A detailed pencil sketch of a house with a tall chimney, multiple windows, and a sloped roof, with trees and other buildings in the background.
Watercolor landscape of green hills, a small house with a thatched roof, and a cloudy sky.
Watercolor landscape painting of a countryside scene with green fields in the foreground, small farmhouses in the middle, and cliffs with an overcast sky in the background, framed in a wooden frame.
Hand-drawn sketch of a castle with multiple towers, pitched roofs, and a small bridge over a moat.
A watercolor painting of boats on a river at dusk with trees and a cloudy sky in the background, highlighted by yellow reflections on the water.
Watercolor painting of a riverside scene with trees, a building on stilts over water, and a pathway with a railing.
Watercolor painting of residential neighborhood at sunset with colorful sky, houses, and trees.