JATES, Design+Build is a Chicago-based residential design-build firm located in Lincoln Park. We intentionally serve a focused 2.5-mile radius around our office to provide high-touch, discreet, and responsive service. Our primary service areas include Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Old Town, Gold Coast, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Logan Square (east), River North, and Near North Side.
We specialize in highly personalized residential renovations for homeowners seeking thoughtful, intentional spaces that reflect how they live, connect, and express themselves. Our work includes kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, basements, private retreats, and custom lifestyle or play spaces—executed with professionalism, confidentiality, and respect.
As a kink-aware design-build firm, we understand that every client’s relationship with their home is personal. We provide a judgment-free environment, listen without assumption, and design spaces that prioritize safety, functionality, and privacy. Our role is not to define how a space should be used, but to translate each client’s needs into a well-crafted, durable environment.
JATES, Design+Build operates under an integrated design-build model, managing design, budgeting, planning, and construction under one team. This allows for clear communication, thoughtful decision-making, and a seamless experience from concept through completion.
Clients choose JATES for our craftsmanship, discretion, transparency, and our commitment to serving Chicago’s urban communities with care. By limiting our service area, we maintain strong relationships, remain deeply involved in each project, and deliver a level of attention that larger, geographically spread firms cannot.