Welcome to The Build: Chicago! We create custom furnishings and provide unique space transformations. We work closely with homeowners and companies to design toward a need, an idea, an aesthetic, or a vision of what they want the world to see.
Meet Us!
We are two friends who have always dreamed of owning a custom wood-shop, and now we do. With more than 35 years of combined experience in the trades and commercial and theatrical transformations, there's no challenge we can't handle.
Our work was featured in Crain’s Chicago!
“ The Coolest Offices in Chicago 2022”
Our transformation on over 1000 sqft of ceiling was called “the coolest feature”!
What can we build for you?
The right material can really make it pop!
The Build: Chicago is as versatile as the materials we like to use. The project possibilities are endless. Check out some of our favorites!
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Warmth, depth and personality. Wood is our favorite to work with. We use raw, live-edge to furniture grade, locally sourced lumber. It is an ever changing material that has endless possibilities.
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Versatile and underused. This common underflooring can be used in so many ways to create texture and warmth. We have used it on tables and even an entire bar-top!
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We can weld! Metal can add tangential aspect to your project. It brings an alternative and industrial aspect to a design. It provides strength but can also be elegant.
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Versatile and infinitely customizable, from colors to shape. Our CNC capabilities make this a fun material to incorporate into a custom design.
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Strong and durable, this can be more than just a decorative bonding for live edge tables. Alchemical and exciting.
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The addition of led lighting to create practical and/or decorative additions to your project is game changing!
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More than just for decks! This wood alternative can be used in so many fun way, particularly in outdoor applications.
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Visibility and elegance. From custom display cases to complete surface transformations, glass can take things to a new level.
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Yes really! We can work with anything!
Tour our Shop!
We carefully designed our shop and chose our tools to make sure we can achieve the best results and optimize each day.
We come from a diverse, multi-discipline background, allowing us to both push the boundaries of our designs and execute a flawless result.
See Our Work
What can we build for you? Whether you’re looking for a custom piece or to refresh your space, we can take care of all your needs. Schedule an estimate, today!