This document summarizes the qualifications and experience of an architectural designer. It lists services provided including residential design, commercial interior design, and ADA compliance. Projects highlighted include a lake home addition, farmhouse addition and renovation, and several custom home designs for new construction.

1. Racquel FoutArchitectural Design & Interior Finish

2. Residential DesignSite studies and developmentZoning and building code analysis and complianceField measurement and verification of existing conditions for assessmentSchematic Design and DevelopmentPreparation of Construction Drawings, Details, Schedules, Interior Elevations, RenderingsDrafting, AutoCAD project database origination and managementLicense Holder: AutoCAD Ver. 14-2008, Autodesk Impression 2, Chief Architect, Microsoft Office Suite 2007REScheck preparationValue Engineering, First Cost & Life CycleFinish Design, Selection, CoordinationMaterial evaluation and selection to maximize efficiency and project profitabilityCommercial, Interior DesignADA and Accessibility Design complianceArchitectural Programming, Conceptual Design and DevelopmentOccupancy Feasibility and Projection StudiesClient presentation sketches, Material Selection Slides and Boards, Power Point presentationsPreparation of Construction Drawings, Reflected Ceiling Plans, Interior Elevations, Details, Finish SchedulesCoordination of drawings with related professionalsCOMcheck preparationEquipment specification and document submittals for Health Depart. approvalFF&E selection, design, coordinationManage décor and artwork budgetMonitor installations to ensure aesthetic integrity of design concepts

3. Proposed Lakeside ElevationExisting Lakeside ViewLake Home 2nd Story AdditionLake Geneva, WIMy clients requested a second story addition to their year round cottage in order to make it their full time residence. I achieved this by designing the exterior to add rustic charm; redesigning the floor plan, moving the rooms they spent the most time in to the front to maximize lake views; all while maintaining the amenities of their previous home.

4. Main Floor Plan (Before)First and Second Story Plans (After)Lake Home 2nd Story AdditionLake Geneva, WI

5. Before ViewsFront Elevation (After)Farmhouse Addition/RenovationGurnee, ILThis 100 year old Four Square Farmhouse lacked the space and functionality for a modern day family of four. A two story addition, as well as a renovation of the entire interior space was done. Among the changes were the additions of a Master Suite, Second Floor Laundry, Kitchen/Great Room with a remarkable stone fireplace, and of course the traditional front porch.

6. Shaded Areas= New ConstructionExterior Views (Before & After)First and Second Floor Plans (After)Farmhouse Addition/RenovationGurnee, IL

7. Floor PlansShaded areas = AdditionFront View (After)Residence, 2 Story Addition & RenovationLake Villa, ILThis existing 1 ½ Story home had one large open concept room on the first floor and only one bedroom and bathroom on the second. The entire floor plan was reworked, and a full two story addition added two more bedrooms and bathrooms. The First Floor now has a Custom Kitchen, Nook, and large Family Room with access to the New Front or Rear Covered Porches.

8. Rear ViewsFront ViewCustom Home, New ConstructionIsland Lake, ILThis custom two story home is based on a traditional design, but full of contemporary detailing. It features a double sided fireplace separating the Family Room from the Hearth Room and Kitchen; an English Basement with full height windows; a Butler’s Pantry for Dining Room serving; and Linen Cabinets in the Master Bathroom, as well as the Hall Bath.

9. First & Second Floor Plans w/Interior ViewsCustom Home, New ConstructionIsland Lake, IL

10. Street (Front) ElevationLake (Rear) ElevationLake Home, New ConstructionAntioch, ILThis two story lakefront home was recently constructed on Channel Lake in Antioch. It features a First Floor Master Bedroom, as well as a Second Floor Guest Suite/Second Master separated from the other bedrooms by a catwalk over the vaulted Great Room. The Great Room, Kitchen, and Full Walkout Basement all offer spectacular lake views.

11. Front and Rear ElevationsFirst and Second Floor PlansLake Home, New ConstructionAntioch, IL

12. First and Second Floor PlansFront and Rear ViewsCustom Home, New ConstructionMcHenry, ILThis custom two story home has an all brick exterior with very traditional architectural detailing, such as dentil moldings, arched soldier courses with keystones above the windows, and quoining at all the corners. I worked very closely with the site engineer to position this house on it’s irregular lot to not only meet site requirements, but to achieve a Full Walkout Basement.

13. Front and Rear ElevationsFirst and Second Floor PlansCustom Home, New Construction*Pleasant Prairie, WIThis custom two story home has classic appeal. It features an updated take on the four square floor plan, but offers surprises such as a walk-in Rear Foyer closet, second floor Laundry Room, and a large Bonus/Game Room above the oversized Four Car Garage. *Contract Projects with Architect of Record

14. Side ElevationFront (Street) and Rear ElevationsFirst and Second Floor PlansCustom Home, New Construction*Wilmette, ILThis custom two story home was designed to fit on existing city lot, which dictated it’s narrow but deep footprint. It presents old world charm, with all the aspects of new construction; a great flow and interaction between spaces; and meshes well with the existing neighborhood.

15. First and Second Floor PlansFront and Rear ViewsCustom Home, New Construction*Vernon Hills, ILShowcasing both front and rear views of this two story home was important. A mix of stucco and fieldstone on the exterior and details like arched windows and shutters, dropped roof lines and dormers all give this home a timeless quality. However, the floor plans offer every convenience of modern day living.

16. Side ViewGolf Course ViewFront ViewCustom Home, New Construction*Vernon Hills, ILSpectacular views of the golf course and adjacent pond and wetlands can be had from anywhere in this beautiful custom home. This showstopper features dramatic spaces with ultra high end finishes to make it a truly unique home.

17. First and Second Floor PlansCustom Home, New Construction*Vernon Hills, IL

18. Front View and ElevationFirst and Second Floor PlansCustom Home, New Construction*Vernon Hills, ILThis two story custom home has classic English detailing both inside and out. From the Family Room with a wood coffered ceiling, to the large Butler’s Pantry with Wet Bar, and Master Suite fireplace, this home has great style and charm. The oversized windows in the Breakfast Nook bay, and Master Bathroom above, offer sweeping views of this prime golf course location.

19. Front ElevationRear ViewFront ViewCustom Home, New Construction*Vernon Hills, ILElegance and charm greet you as you enter this remarkable custom home. Once inside, you will find a very modern finish to the traditional floor plan. Soft lines and curves dominant as found in the circular Kitchen and suspended fireplace in the Family Room. The double-loaded, round staircase in the Main Foyer is unequivocally the master piece in this home.

20. First and Second Floor Plans w/ Interior ViewsCustom Home, New Construction*Vernon Hills, IL

21. Master PlanSite Development, Semi-Custom Home Sites*Northbrook, ILThis site development project was originated in conjunction with a large General Contracting firm offering various new home sites with a number of home plan options. I created the Master Plan based on several previous designs; determining what plan options were available for each site, plan or reverse plan based on lot restrictions and pre-determined driveway locations.

22. Digitally Rendered ViewsBy OthersFloor Plan & ElevationVacation Home PackagesExuma, BahamasThis is a sample of one of several floor plans created for a private developer. These vacation homes are designed for pre-manufactured kits to be located on coastal areas.

23. Front View (Before)Front View (After)w/ New Front Entry &Fellowship HallFloor Plan SchematicRound Lake Community Church RenovationRound Lake, ILAll renovations are challenging, especially when it comes to a 75 year old church that is a benchmark of a community. First and foremost, a new Front Entry was designed to make the existing sanctuary handicap accessible. To accommodate a growing congregation and expanding services, a Nursery/Daycare, Conference Room, accessible Bathrooms, and a Warming Kitchen and Fellowship Hall that can seat up to 160 people were added.

24. Front Views (Before & After)Floor PlansMartini & Wine Lounge Build-outRichmond, ILThis project was a very special one; I worked very closely with the Owner on every aspect of this Build-out, from the construction drawings to the Opening Night Celebration. This extremely rough space was transformed into a 1940’s Period Martini Lounge. All the furnishings were custom designed and fabricated including the built-in seating, stage, and the showpiece bar.

25. Before and After ViewsMartini and Wine Lounge Build-outRichmond, IL

26. Proposed Floor PlansLounge SettingProposed Floor PlansRestaurant SettingLounge/Restaurant Feasibility StudyRichmond, ILThe schematic drawings and material selections were part of a feasibility study for this project. Tentative budgets for build out costs and FF&E were used against anticipated income determined from occupancy levels to establish overall profitability. Occupancy levels were calculated in a Lounge setting that may transition into larger numbers with a Restaurant.

27. Pre Finished Hardwood FlooringCeramic Tile w/ Tumbled Granite FinishPolished Black Marble InsertsStained Wood Finish at BarBlack Marble Bar TopChrome & Gunmetal Finish Lighting SuiteConcept PlanLounge SettingLe Corb Inspired FurnishingsVessel Sink/CabinetUpper Level RestroomsLounge/Restaurant Feasibility StudyRichmond, IL

28. Proposed Floor PlanBefore ViewsBasement Game Room RenovationGurnee, ILThis Basement Renovation was done for a family that wanted a game room for their children and a space suitable for adult entertaining. I achieved this by keeping the finishes durable yet stylish; creating a subtle backdrop of rich tones and refined details such as glazed wood finishes, granite countertops, and faux alabaster and glass light fixtures.

29. Home Theater ElevationBar/Karaoke ElevationsBasement Game Room RenovationGurnee, IL

30. Before ViewsAfter ViewsTumbled Granite MosaicGlass Infused Ceramic AccentsKitchen RenovationHawthorne Woods, IL

31. Bath #1 Before ViewsBath #1, After ViewsBath #2, Before & AfterEtched Glass Mosaic w/Tumbled Marble AccentsBathroom RenovationsHawthorne Woods, IL

32. Before ViewAfter ViewsPorcelain Tile w/Crème Marfil FinishGlass Accent TilesKitchen RenovationHainesville, IL

33. Racquel Fout, Architectural Designerrfoutdesigner@rocketmail.com“Form follows function” – that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union. The space within becomes the reality of the building. - Frank Lloyd Wright