BSB Design

BSB Design is an architecture firm in Palatine, IL, specializing in residential and multifamily housing design, community planning, and structural engineering. The firm serves developers, builders, and property owners across the United States, offering services including concept and schematic design, product programming, market research, and full-service architectural and interior design. With expertise in single-family homes, townhomes, mixed-use developments, and affordable housing, BSB Design emphasizes market-driven solutions that enhance livability and profitability. The firm has a 4.00 rating based on customer reviews and is recognized for its disciplined collaboration and efficient design process. It operates in multiple markets with a national reach while maintaining deep regional insight.

Founded in 1966 by Jack Bloodgood as a one-person practice in Des Moines, Iowa, BSB Design began in a barn and has since evolved into a premier firm known for innovation and client-focused design. The firm’s proprietary 10-step process, known as the BSB Design Charette, accelerates project development by aligning key decisions in as few as 3.5 days. This method emphasizes precision, speed, and collaborative execution, reducing cycle times by up to 50%. The firm offers tiered service levels tailored to project needs, from conceptual micro-charettes to comprehensive design charettes across all phases. It maintains licenses in multiple states and provides structural engineering services grounded in regional code and construction expertise.

BSB Design is located at 220 N Smith St Suite 210 in Palatine, IL. The office sits about a quarter-mile from the Palatine train station and is within a short walk of Towne Square park and Immanuel Lutheran School. It is also near West Palatine Road and the Palatine Post Office, with South Plum Grove Road located about half a mile to the south.

The firm is known for its strong reputation in housing design, with a legacy of delivering purposeful, enduring results over six decades. It is recognized as a thought leader in residential architecture, particularly in multifamily and affordable housing, and has built lasting relationships with top-tier builders and developers nationwide. Its consistent delivery of high-quality, cost-effective designs has solidified its standing as a trusted partner in shaping communities.

BSB Design stands as a leader in thoughtful, market-responsive architecture within Palatine, where its work continues to influence the evolution of residential and community spaces.