Business Details
28 Years
experience
Custom Residential Architecture & Design Solutions
Since 1998, CF Design has been dedicated to creating homes that reflect the values, lifestyles, and aspirations of our clients. Our approach combines a deep understanding of site-specific conditions with a commitment to timeless design principles, emphasizing the interplay of light, materials, and spatial harmony. With over 150 completed projects across the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes, we specialize in residential new builds and remodels that balance modern aesthetics with regional context.Our team of licensed architects and designers brings decades of experience in energy-efficient design, material innovation, and construction documentation. Through LUMstudio, our lighting design division, we educate clients on the transformative power of illumination in architectural spaces. We prioritize collaborative relationships with clients and contractors to ensure every project achieves functional excellence and enduring beauty.
Services
Residential Architecture
Remodeling
Lighting Design Consultation
Construction Documentation
Hourly Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 25+ years designing award-winning residential projects across the Midwest
- LEED-certified professionals specializing in sustainable building practices
- Collaborative design process tailored to client lifestyles and site conditions
- Regional expertise in challenging terrains and climate-specific construction
- Integrated lighting design services through LUMstudio division
Associations and certifications
- AIA
- LEED AP
Services
Residential Architecture
Creating custom homes that integrate modern aesthetics with environmental context. Our process emphasizes site-specific design, material selection, and daylight optimization. Projects range from contemporary lakefront retreats to urban infill developments.
Remodeling
Transforming existing structures through thoughtful spatial reconfiguration and material upgrades. We specialize in preserving architectural character while modernizing functionality, as demonstrated in historic home renovations and adaptive reuse projects.
Lighting Design
LUMstudio provides lighting consultation services that explore how natural and artificial light shape architectural experiences. We curate lighting solutions that enhance spatial perception and support functional needs in residential environments.
Construction Documentation
Developing comprehensive construction documents that ensure design intent translates to built reality. Our detailed drawings include material specifications, structural details, and coordination with engineering consultants.
Hourly Consultation
Providing flexible design guidance for specific project challenges. This service helps clients explore possibilities, address zoning issues, or develop preliminary concepts before committing to full architectural engagement.
People
Cheryl Fosdick
Principal Architect
Licensed architect with 25+ years experience in residential design. Recipient of multiple AIA Honor Awards, including work on the Gooseberry Falls Visitor Center. Specializes in energy-efficient modern homes.
Joseph Krumpelmann
Licensed Architect
AIA member with 30 years of experience in residential and commercial projects. LEED-certified professional known for integrating artistic vision with technical precision in project execution.
Jeremy Jones
Architectural Designer
Graduate of University of Colorado's Master of Architecture program. Brings construction experience to design process, focusing on schematic design and project coordination for residential projects.
Tara Austin
Administrative Assistant
MFA graduate in Painting with administrative responsibilities. Represents the firm's connection to regional arts community through her Norwegian folk art instruction and gallery representation.
John Hawthorne
Studio Director - LUM
Manages LUMstudio's lighting education initiatives. Combines performance arts background with architectural lighting expertise to demonstrate illumination's transformative potential in residential spaces.
Questions
What architectural styles do you specialize in?
We focus on modern aesthetics while respecting regional context, creating designs that harmonize with their environment through material honesty and light integration.
Do you handle both design and construction?
We provide full architectural services through construction documentation. While we don't build directly, we collaborate with trusted contractors for implementation.
What is LUMstudio's role in your services?
LUMstudio educates clients on lighting design principles and offers curated LED lighting solutions that enhance our architectural projects' spatial quality.
How do you approach historic renovations?
We preserve structural integrity while modernizing functionality, as seen in projects like the 1907 St. Louis Maison transformation and Gooseberry Falls Visitor Center.
Can you work with challenging building sites?
Our portfolio includes projects on steep slopes, floodplains, and remote locations, demonstrating expertise in transforming difficult sites into functional spaces.
