Berman Design
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Overview
2 - 9
Employees
2002
Year Founded
ABOUT BERMAN DESIGN
Architecture+Branding: Hospitality/Reuse/Homes
Berman Design is an architecture and design firm based in Chicago that focuses on adaptive reuse and heritage restoration in the realms of restaurants, hospitality, institutions, and residential projects. Their portfolio includes the award-winning preservation and renovation of a White Castle Hamburger building from the 1920s, as well as the transformation of a 1906 Chicago fire station into a prominent video production and editing facility. In addition, Berman Design develops brand identities for businesses, creating franchise system prototype standards, branded environments, logos, websites, brand guidelines, and interior designs. Joel Berman, a registered architect and member of the Association of Licensed Architects (ALA), holds certification as an Accredited Professional in Building Construction and Design through the United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED-AP). He is also recognized by the City of Chicago as a Self-Certified Architect. Joel advocates for the importance of quick and clear sketching during the design process and has taught architectural sketching at institutions such as Columbia College Chicago, The Chicago Architecture Foundation, and The Ontario Association of Architects.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English
HIGHLIGHTS
2 - 9
Employees
2002
Year Founded
Services
Focus
Industries
Clients
Services Provided
85% Architectural Design
15% Interior Design
70% Brand Identity Design
30% Graphic Design
About the Team
OUR STORY
For over 22 years, our architecture firm has embraced freehand drawing as a core iterative design tool, initiating projects with dynamic 3D sketches that foster fluid and immediate concept development. Merging traditional techniques with advanced technology, we collaborate efficiently with project owners, contractors, and consultants, utilizing in-person and virtual reviews to refine designs. Committed to elevating each client's brand narrative, we maintain rigorous quality control irrespective of budget or timeline. Led by Joel Berman, a licensed architect across multiple states, our skilled team—including architects and project managers with diverse academic backgrounds—ensures thoughtful, creative solutions. Our approach harmonizes artistry and collaboration to deliver exceptional architectural experiences.
