Lets face it, you have options for the creation of your custom home. Builders and draftsmen can do it cheaper. Some architects simply do homes as fill-in to their primary commercial work.
HELMAN SECHRIST, however, has the passion and expertise necessary to navigate you through the complexities of site selection and feasibility, zoning constraints, programming, design, contractor selection and bidding, and construction.

"HELMAN SECHRIST Architecture had a constant presence while working on our home. This definitely exceeded any expectations that we may have had. Beacause of the well thought out architectural plan that they provided for us, the final result becomes a 'dream come true'!."
- Dr. & Mrs. Arnold Del Pilar

Frequently asked questions about residentail design ...

Private Residence, St. Joseph River Challenge: The renovation of a dated two story home that had been poorly added onto for years.
The Sanctuary, Niles Michigan Challenge: To design a home that integrates with the natural surroundings in a new subdivision with highly wooded and severely sloping lots.
Helman Residence, Mishawaka Indiana Challenge: For the architect to build a flagship home to represent himself and the firm for years to come.
Private Residence, Bristol Indiana Challenge: What to do with an old, dated home that lies on a beautiful 30 acre private wooded property.
Barrington Estates, Mishawaka Indiana Challenge: To change an existing gravel pit site by recycling and reclaiming the land with the goal of creating one of the finest custom home sites in the county.
Sechrist Residence, Nappanee Indiana Challenge: To create a conservative budget home with an emphasis on both programmed space and aesthetic quality.
Private Residence, Elkhart Indiana Challenge: Designing with limited lot space on a very narrow lot overlooking the St. Joseph river.
The Pier House, Diamond lake - Cassopolis Michigan Challenge: An extremely narrow site which had to accommodate an existing garage structure out at the street for a guest house. Also, the owner loved sitting on the pier.
The Reserve, Niles Michigan Challenge: Creating a Colorado resort-style home on two hilly and completely wooded lots that would blend in to the natural surroundings. Residence is to include a six-car garage and indoor pool.
Lake Wawasee, Syracuse Indiana Challenge: To convert a deteriorated house on one shallow lake lot into a dual dwelling for two multigenerational families that looks like a single home without looking like a duplex.
"Nantucket" Style Lake Home, Diamond lake - Cassopolis Michigan Challenge: Renovate a lake home for year-round occupancy, yet maintain a feel of a lake cottage.
Renovation, Diamond Lake - Cassopolis Michigan Challenge: Creating a new dramatic lakeside façade for an existing undistinguishable two-story home.