ALEX the ARCHITECT
design • strategy • build better
Welcome to the hub of everything I build — from remodels and new homes to real estate strategy, tech, and education.
I help homeowners, investors, and innovators rethink how we design, build, and live.
Custom Design · Planning · Bidding · Build Support
Our Services for Homeowners
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Remodel & ADU Architecture Studio
→ Architect-Led Custom Design · Permitting · Contractor Selection · Build Coordination for busy homeowners and families who need real remodel guidance and to build with confidence.
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Alexander Ellis Estates
→ Custom new homes and luxury estates for discerning clients.
Luxury, architect-led design and development for projects $2M-20M+ -
Pre-Build Review (Owner’s Rep)
→ Before you hire a builder, hire us.
We analyze contracts, bids, and scopes to protect your investment and ensure your project is set up for success. -
Material & Finish Procurement
→ Skip builder markups. Get better design, for less.
We source cabinetry, fixtures, tile, and finishes directly from trusted manufacturers and trade partners - saving you 15–40% over builder pricing. Seamless design coordination, curated options, and guaranteed quality delivered to your project. -
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Alexander Ellis crafts homes that refine the way you live.
Our work begins with the belief that your home shapes your well-being: emotionally, physically, and creatively. We design spaces that reflect your story and the life you aspire to live. Spaces that calm the mind, simplify the day, and inspire you to show up as your best self.
From spatial flow to storage, air quality to light — every element contributes to balance, security, and ease. The result is simplistic elegance: architecture that feels effortless, natural, ever-lasting, profoundly personal.
Each home we design is one-of-a-kind, crafted for the few who understand that design is not a luxury - it’s a way of life.
Led by Alexander Patsavas - Licensed Architect, Real Estate Broker, and Developer with 20+ years in design-build & development.
Working with a select number of clients in Chicagoland, Southern California and select national & international commissions, Alex creates homes defined by intention, balance, and individuality.
Let’s create something remarkable, together.
How we approach your project
Our clients typically begin with a Design Study & Exploration Phase that includes site selection, feasibility, conceptual development, and early visual studies tailored to your property. This phase allows us to study the site, identify its best opportunities, and explore multiple design directions - arriving at a refined vision that serves as the foundation for a seamless design and build process.
This stage serves as a thoughtful introduction to our process. Fees will be credited toward your full project.
Request a Private Consultation
Each project begins with a conversation.
If you’d like to discuss your home or upcoming development, please share a few details below.
NDAs are available upon request.
Portfolios may be reviewed privately in-person or via zoom.
North Shore | Chicago | West Burbs
(312) 402-8626
OC | LA
(949) 734-0017
We will reply to all requests typically within 24 hours
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Alexander Patsavas is a licensed architect in Illinois. In California, Alexander Ellis operates pursuant to California Business and Professions Code §5537, providing design and owner’s representation consulting for single-family residences and related projects.