DII Architecture

DII Architecture is an architect in Deerfield, IL, operating as a design/build company that specializes in custom residential and commercial architecture along with high-end remodels and renovations. The firm serves clients seeking creative solutions for functional needs, ranging from small projects to large-scale additions. DII focuses on achieving a honed, mature, and warm modern aesthetic, often incorporating green materials and environmentally conscious design concepts into its work. The company is architecturally licensed and fully insured, adhering to strict quality standards while working within each project's specific budget.

The firm’s approach emphasizes high customer care and personal relationships, allowing the work to speak for itself. This method often results from a background in smaller-scale materials and furniture, which informs the firm's attention to detail. DII takes advantage of the time available during the design and build phases to experiment with various design ideas to reach the best possible solution. The portfolio includes a range of projects, such as a final addition and remodel for a couple of empty nesters that featured a new master bathroom with a foot spa chair, a walk-in closet, and a deck walk-out designed for bee-keeping. Another notable project involved transforming a quaint Tudor cottage into an updated home for a growing family of five, adding a destination balcony, cantilevers, and vaulted ceilings to create a modern Tudor addition. The firm also handled the design of a restaurant and bar in Lake Zurich, utilizing a simple material palette of reclaimed barnwood, quartz stone, and vintage pendants. Additionally, DII completed the design and build of two lobbies for large condominium complexes.

Jereme Smith, AIA/ALA, is the principal of DII Architecture. He obtained his master's degree in architecture from the University of Illinois at Champaign, where he received two fellowships and spent a year studying architecture in Europe. Smith founded the company in 2002, bringing a professional background that informs the firm's commitment to inventive and highly functional results.

DII Architecture holds a 5.00 rating, reflecting the positive feedback from customers who have reviewed the firm. The business stands out in Deerfield for its dedicated approach to custom design and its ability to balance aesthetic warmth with rigorous functional problem-solving.