A licensed architect since 1991, Paul Armstrong is principal of Edward A. Anderson Company which has been in the residential construction business since 1913. He currently lives in Wilmette Illinois.

Paul Armstrong earned his Bachelors degree in Architecture from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1986.

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About Paul Armstrong

A licensed architect since 1991, Paul Armstrong earned his Bachelors degree in Architecture from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1986. During his junior year he studied at the Ecole Des Beaux Arts in Versailles, France. He spent a significant amount of time traveling and studying throughout both Western and Eastern Europe. While in school, Paul earned numerous design awards including the coveted Earl Prize first place finish for the 1985 James-Stirling Competition in England. In 1987 he won the Aspiring Young Architect Award from the American Institute of Architects, AIA. By the year 2000, Paul received his MBA and thereafter acquired his Real Estate Broker’s license in Illinois.

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Edward A. Anderson Company

Edward A. Anderson Company

Edward A. Anderson Company has been in continuous operation, specializing in high end residential construction, since 1913. We work on all types of projects, including additions, interior and exterior alterations, architectural renovations, restorations, home preservation and basic overall maintenance. We are carpenters, craftsmen and designers... people who take great pride in everything we do and are committed to you and your budget. After four generations in business our reputation is still built on the highest level of quality construction, and because we are owned and managed by a licensed, professional architect, we bring more than quality and pride to your project – we bring creativity and respect for traditional craftsmanship.

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Previous Design Experience

Prior to working independently, Paul spent numerous years immersed in the design and building business with a handful of other companies. He has worked together with a variety of professionals including Lohan Associates, OKW Architects, Frederick Phillips & Associates, BSB Architects and Edward R. James, Homes. Most of this time he was focused on residential architecture with a wide range of building types including townhomes and other multi-family project types and from time to time commercial buildings and high-rise designs. However his primary focus is and always has been on designing and building homes and renovation projects.

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