Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Architectural Solutions for Financial & Healthcare Facilities
PG Arch has been delivering architectural planning, design, and construction solutions for over 50 years. Our firm specializes in creating tailored building solutions for financial institutions, healthcare facilities, fire stations, corporate environments, and municipal projects. With a focus on the PLAN>DESIGN>BUILD process, we guide clients through complex decisions while adding value at every project stage. Our team combines deep construction expertise with strategic vision to ensure projects meet functional, aesthetic, and budgetary goals. We prioritize client collaboration, as evidenced by our portfolio of satisfied clients and award-winning projects recognized by the American Institute of Architects and Heart of Rockford awards.Our services range from master planning and site selection to interior design and construction management, with a commitment to innovation and client-centric outcomes. We offer 3-D visualization tools to help clients confidently make design decisions. Our experience spans renovations, additions, and new constructions, serving clients across diverse sectors. We maintain memberships in professional associations like the Illinois Banker Association and Illinois Community Banker Association. Our Rockford, Illinois headquarters supports projects throughout the Midwest, emphasizing quality, efficiency, and community impact.
Services
Architectural Planning
Design Services
Construction Delivery
Interior Design
Site Selection
Master Planning
3-D Visualization
Construction Management
Feasibility Studies
Value Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of specialized architectural experience
- Award-winning designs recognized by AIA
- Integrated construction management expertise
- Client-focused planning process with 3-D visualization
- Proven success in financial and healthcare facilities
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects
- Heart of Rockford Awards
What people say
Outstanding partner
Award-winning projects
Deep understanding
Exceeded expectations
Value-added ideas
Services
Architectural Planning
Our architectural planning services combine strategic vision with practical expertise to create functional spaces. We conduct site analysis, feasibility studies, and space programming to ensure optimal layouts. Our team develops master plans that align with long-term organizational goals while maintaining budgetary constraints.
Construction Delivery
We offer full-spectrum construction delivery solutions with integrated project management. Our approach includes value engineering, bidding assistance, and construction oversight to ensure quality execution. Our team coordinates logistics and administrative services to maintain project timelines and budgets.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating functional, branded environments that enhance user experience. We coordinate finishes, lighting, and custom millwork while integrating signage systems and creative elements. Our designs prioritize both aesthetics and operational efficiency for commercial spaces.
3-D Visualization
We provide advanced 3-D visualization tools to help clients experience designs before construction. Our virtual reality renderings allow stakeholders to explore spatial relationships and make informed decisions about interior and exterior elements with high accuracy.
Feasibility Studies
Our feasibility studies evaluate project viability through comprehensive analysis of site conditions, zoning requirements, and budget parameters. We conduct demographic research and cost assessments to determine practical implementation strategies for new developments or renovations.
People
Steve Howlett
Architect/Owner
Licensed architect with extensive experience in financial and commercial facility design. Leads PG Arch's creative vision and client strategy. Specializes in integrating construction knowledge into architectural solutions.
Steve Howlett
Architect/Owner
Licensed architect with extensive experience in financial and commercial facility design. Leads PG Arch's creative vision and client strategy. Specializes in integrating construction knowledge into architectural solutions.
Questions
What industries does PG Design + Build specialize in?
We specialize in financial facilities, healthcare buildings, fire stations, corporate environments, and municipal projects with 50+ years of experience.
Do you offer full-service architectural solutions?
Yes, we provide complete services from initial planning and design through construction delivery and facilities management.
Can you help visualize design concepts before construction?
We offer 3-D visualization tools and virtual reality renderings to help clients experience designs before building begins.
What makes PG Design + Build different from other firms?
Our unique combination of architectural expertise and construction knowledge allows us to deliver practical, innovative solutions that meet both functional and aesthetic requirements.
Do you work with clients outside the Rockford area?
While based in Rockford, Illinois, we serve clients throughout the Midwest and have completed projects in multiple states.
