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CBC ARCHITECTS, INC.
Christopher B. Collins, Principal
Licensed Architect - State of Illinois
Licensed Architect - State of Wisconsin
Association of Licensed Architects - Illinois
LEED Accredited Professional
City of Chicago Self-Certified Commercial & Residential Architect
City of Chicago Registered Energy Professional
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·         Christopher B. Collins’s contribution to the Chicago single-family residential market rivals any boutique residential architect. CBC Architects, Inc’s principal, Christopher B. Collins, ALA, has over 16 years of experience in design and construction in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Today, CBC|A has extended beyond exclusively serving developers and now offers services to private homeowners.
·         CBC|A's principal retains licenses in the State of Illinois and the State of Wisconsin. He is a member of the Association of Licensed Architects (ALA), Sheffield Neighborhood Association, and Central Lake View Neighbors (CLVN). Christopher serves on the CLVN-Planning & Zoning Committee.
·         Christopher keeps up with sustainable architecture’s move from trend to mainstream; he is a LEEDd Accredited Professional (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). This accreditation distinguishes building professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED certification process for healthy and cost saving green homes. Christopher is also both a residential and commercial registered energy professional with the City of Chicago.
·         CBC|A’s field experience extends beyond the typical behind-the-desk architects. Years of work in both designing and construction management diminishes the chance of production errors, expedites the delivery process, and reduces the number of change orders. Christopher’s skills ensure your money is spent effectively.
·         Christopher has worked on dozens of projects requiring various zoning amendments including City of Chicago Administrative Adjustments, Zoning Variances, and Planned Developments.
·         CBC|A projects have successfully passed the reviews of the Chicago Landmarks Commission and Wisconsin Historical Society’s Division of Historic Preservation review for tax credits.
·         Christopher has worked with Chicago’s highly respected interior designers Soucie Horner Ltd, Gregga Jordan Smieszny, Cannon Frank, Maurice Blanks Architects Inc., & Atelier Branca and has worked with Chicago’s top builders including Metzler/Hull Development Corporation and Hewitt Horn Inc.
·         Christopher qualifies to Self-Certify documents for City of Chicago permits cutting months out of the permit process for residential projects and for commercial projects with prototypes.
·         Multi-million dollar single-family residences dominate Christopher’s portfolio. Other projects include family room additions, masonry garages with roof deck additions, commercial building façades, porch repair, new midrise condominium buildings, loft building renovations, residential high rise interiors, iron fencing, and cabinetry design.

The Work of Christopher B. Collins, Architect abridged
CBC Architects, Inc.
Christopher B. Collins, Principal
2005-present
 Brewer Bay; Tortola, BVI, single family residence w/ guest house, new construction
834 Sheridan Road; Glencoe, single family master bathroom renovation
2123-2127 North Bissell Street; Chicago, single family residence, 9,362 sf historic rehab
1832 North Howe Street; Chicago, staff office & garage addition, 2,600 sq. ft., new masonry
1853 North Burling Street; Chicago, single family residence, 9,696 sf new masonry
1755 North Mohawk Street; Chicago, family room, and garage addition, 1,200 sf masonry
1312 North Dearborn Parkway; Chicago, fence and fountain design, stone and iron work
2317 North Geneva Terrace; Chicago, single family residence, 6,000 sf historic rehab
1540 North Dearborn Parkway; Chicago, breezeway addition, glass conservatory
1246 West Webster Avenue; Chicago, single family residence, 5,200 sf new masonry
1930 North Mohawk Street; Chicago, single family residence, 6,800 sf new masonry
331 East Wisconsin Avenue; Neenah, WI, single family residence master bathroom
945 Private Road; Winnetka, custom cabinetry designs
1916 North Burling Street; Chicago, single family residence addition 3,000 sf masonry 

Hewitt Horn Incorporated
Christopher B. Collins, Construction Project Manager
2005-2007 
1364 N. Dearborn Parkway; Chicago, single family residence, 14,750 sf, new masonry

Metzler/Hull Development Corporation
Christopher B. Collins, Senior Architect / Architect-of-Record
1999-2005 
1832 North Howe Street; Chicago, single family residence, 8,800 sf new masonry
2026 North Mohawk Street; Chicago, single family residence, 11,700 sf new masonry
2121 North Clifton Avenue; Chicago, single family residence, 5,800 sf new masonry
1825 North Cleveland Avenue; Chicago, single family residence, 6,200 sf new masonry
1866 North Howe Street; Chicago, single family residence, 10,200 sf new masonry
1928 North Mohawk Street; Chicago, single family residence, 6,800 sf new masonry
1933 North Burling Street; Chicago, single family residence, 7,200 sf new masonry
1935 North Burling Street; Chicago, single family residence, 6,200 sf new masonry
1903 North Howe Street; Chicago, single family residence, 6,200 sf new masonry
1823 North Cleveland Avenue; Chicago, single family residence, 6,300 sf new masonry
2432 North Surrey Court; Chicago, single family residence, 6,400 sf new masonry
1921 North Mohawk Street; Chicago, single family residence, 6,200 sf new masonry
2044 North Clifton Avenue; Chicago, single family residence, 7,100 sf new masonry

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