Business Details
35 Years
experience
Trusted Architectural Design Services in Rockford, IL
Saavedra Group Architects is a Minority Owned, CMS Certified, Bilingual Full Service Architectural Firm with dedicated and experienced professionals committed to improving the built environment. Since 1991, we have combined design excellence, constructibility, and functionality balanced with client needs and budget. Our team has been commissioned to design diverse projects for institutional, commercial, civic, and private clients across the United States, Central, and South America. We specialize in creating lasting environments that integrate the latest technology and sustainability principles while addressing current trends in work, learning, healing, and worship spaces. Founded by Daniel G.Saavedra, AIA, our strategically small office ensures principals and key personnel focus on every project detail. Our portfolio spans governmental, educational, commercial, and medical facilities, including LEED-Gold Certified projects like the first such community college in Illinois. We employ both traditional design/bid/build and design/build delivery methods, with projects ranging from 2,100 to 250,000 square feet. Our team includes licensed architects and emerging professionals with expertise in religious, commercial, institutional, residential, and healthcare facilities. We maintain a strong commitment to client collaboration, technical precision, and sustainable design excellence.
Services
Architectural Design
Sustainable Design
Commercial Projects
Educational Facilities
Healthcare Architecture
Religious Structures
LEED Certification
Design-Build Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- Minority-owned firm with 30+ years of architectural expertise
- CMS Certified for federal contracting opportunities
- Pioneers of LEED-Gold Certified projects in Illinois
- Strategically small office ensures personalized project attention
- Bilingual services supporting diverse client needs
Associations and certifications
- CMS Certified
What people say
Award-winning designs
Sustainable expertise
Client-focused approach
Services
Architectural Design
We create innovative architectural solutions tailored to client needs. Our designs integrate functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability while meeting budget requirements. Projects range from small renovations to large-scale commercial developments.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design services focus on energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. We incorporate LEED certification standards and cutting-edge technologies to create eco-friendly buildings that reduce long-term operational costs.
Educational Facilities
We specialize in designing modern educational spaces that enhance learning environments. Our portfolio includes elementary schools, universities, and specialized learning centers with flexible, technology-integrated layouts.
Healthcare Architecture
Our healthcare design services create healing environments that prioritize patient comfort and staff efficiency. We design clinics, hospitals, and specialized medical facilities with strict compliance to healthcare regulations.
Religious Structures
We design sacred spaces that balance spiritual atmosphere with functional requirements. Our religious architecture includes churches, temples, and community centers with acoustically optimized worship areas.
People
Daniel G. Saavedra
Founder & Principal Architect
AIA-certified architect with 30+ years of experience in commercial, religious, and healthcare design. Specializes in project planning, client collaboration, and sustainable building solutions.
Marco San Roman
Senior Architect
15+ years of expertise in educational facility design. Skilled in creating innovative learning environments for K-12 and higher education institutions.
Jaime Chung
Architectural Draftsman
20+ years of graphic arts experience combined with architectural drafting expertise. Specializes in 3D visualizations and construction documentation.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in commercial, educational, healthcare, and religious facility design with expertise in sustainable architecture and LEED certification.
Are you certified for government projects?
Yes, we are CMS Certified, enabling us to participate in federal contracting opportunities.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We work throughout the United States, Central America, and South America with headquarters in Rockford, Illinois.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
Yes, we manage projects ranging from small renovations to 250,000 square foot developments using both design/bid/build and design/build methods.
Do you offer sustainable design solutions?
Yes, we specialize in sustainable design and have completed multiple LEED-Gold Certified projects, including Illinois' first LEED-Gold community college.
