We have provided architectural services for commercial and residential clients in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois. Richard's specialty is custom residential, historic additions, specialty retail and monumental structures. We provide artistic solutions with a full complement of architectural services. Engineering services are providing through established relationships with our consultants.
National Federation of Independent Business, Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce
Areas of Expertise
Custom Residential
Historic Additions
Specialty Retail
Monumental Structures
Awards
Associated Builders and Contractors - Wisconsin 1997 Projects of Distinction, First Place, Farmers and Merchants Bank, Jefferson, Wisconsin
Associated Builders and Contractors - National 1997 Excellence in Construction Awards, First Place, Farmers and Merchants Bank, Jefferson, Wisconsin
American Institute of Architects - 1985 National Honor Award, Lake Harriot Band Shell, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Community Involvement
Gratis Design of Main Street Bridge
Gratis Design of Evergreen Cemetery Columbarium
Fort Atkinson Downtown Revitalization Committee
Fort Atkinson Special Projects Committee
How We Got Started
I chose to work in this industry because I was truly inspired by one of my professors. .I love working in additions, remodels, and new constructions because a satisfied client is my best reward..We started in this industry in 1981.We describe our business as Multi-generational
Things You May Not Know About Me
Favorite Local Restaurant: Club 26, Hernandez, Lou's Riverview
Review by Mark P.in Elkhorn, WI Project: Hire an Architect to Design a Project
Our family decided to add onto our existing home - doubling its size - and we contacted a few architects about the job. Rick La Muro spent a significant amount of time with us during that first meeting, making sure that he fully understood our specific needs and wants. All subsequent meetings with Rick were equally impressive. He is very easy to work with and he carefully created a plan for our addition that fit our needs exactly. The most common compliment we get about our new, larger home is how difficult it is to see where the original home ends and the addition begins. Rick manipulated the challenges of the project into some of our home's best features! We would give our highest recommendation to Rick and La Muro Associates. The entire experience was extremely positive and we love all the compliments we now receive about our lovely home!
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5.0
03/18/08
Review by Sandra D.in Delafield, WI Project: Hire an Architect to Design a Project
Richard did a great job. We invited Rick to develop a concept plan for an existing property which we wanted to remodel. Before doing so, we wanted to do a feasibility study to make sure it was a good decision. He listened to both of us was careful regarding our budget and was able to successfully merge our ideas. He was able to deliver the results at the price that we were looking for. Rick paid careful attention to what we were trying to achieve, did the research to ensure our project would offer a pay-back, given market. I can recommend Richard very highly to anyone. He created a beautiful design we both love.
Mike Smith & Sandy DeChant
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5.0
08/08/07
Review by a customerin Ft. Atkinson, WI Project: Hire an Architect to Design a Project
Richard was very frank and honest about my situation in that I wasn't yet ready for his services due to many unfinished matters on the part of my contractor. He also informed me about many issues reguarding local government and the long term adgenda that they might hold.
So I was told to call as soon as my project was cleared and ready for his services rather than take money for a job not ready to be realized.
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4.83
05/27/07
Review by Robin B.in Edgerton, WI Project: Hire an Architect to Design a Project
I will shortly be building a chalet and needed professional assistance. Rick LaMuro researched the style and what I had in mind. He was able to integrate what I wanted with good design principles. He also suggested a number of features that I found extremely helpful.