"Amber helped us convert our house into a home.  Her ability to translate our likes and dislikes into an architectural plan that not only modified the existing space but also seamlessly incorporated a large addition was truly amazing.  Never in our wildest dreams did we ever think such a transformation was possible.  We absolutely love everything about our home now...something we weren't able to say before we enlisted her expertise.  She is an incredibly talented designer whose plans are practical and can be easily executed by the contractors."

"Amber made the vision for Alley Stage a reality. Designing a stage that would literally become one with a limestone quarry wall is not an easy task.  But also to do it in a way that creates a versatile performance space takes as much talent as it does to produce the plays performed there."

"As an estimator, working on a Westerman plan is a joy.  Her attention to detail assures that her client will receive an accurate takeoff and cost estimate on their proposed project. Amber Westerman's plans are among the best I've worked on."

"Amber Westerman designed a wonderful Habitat for Humanity house last year.  First, she took great pains to understand our needs and preferences.  Then she created an aesthetically pleasing plan that embodied our wishes and respected our budget limitations.  Thanks to Amber's gift, we were able to partner with a hard-working family to build a beautiful and affordable home."

"As a builder, working with Amber is a real pleasure. Her designs and drawings are clear and she is always available for questions and updates. She is a collaborative designer, allowing others involved in the project real input in the design and evolution of the building. I also find her projects have a creativity and design sense that make them a real pleasure to build, often inspiring my own creativity, even when they are “modest” houses for our Habitat builds. The clients we build for get top level livability in an affordable and buildable house. Our volunteers are always happy to work on Amber’s houses, feeling they learn more about livable design and construction on those projects. And the open houses when we are done are always filled with “ooohhs and aaahhs".

"Working with Amber was a delight.  She is the consummate professional, a superbly talented designer, and she is extraordinarily versed in construction processes and procedures. Amber listened closely to our needs and ideas, translating them into a beautifully designed, and extremely functional home. One of our goals was to create an eco-friendly environment within an energy efficient structure. Amber’s enthusiasm for our goals, and her willingness to research made possible the use of SIP's, rolled steel floor joists, as well as many other innovative materials.  Working with Amber Westerman was a pleasure, and far exceeded our expectations."

"We have received many compliments about how well the addition flows into the existing home. The design is seamless and keeps the original integrity of the house intact. Thank you so much for listening to what we wanted and creating the perfect design."

"We hired Amber after considering other designers in Madison and Chicago.  After working with her, we realized we selected the best designer for our demanding personalities.  She has many fine attributes, including patience, intelligence, and a broad knowledge of architectural design.  She is an excellent listener and presenter, is articulate and a skillful negotiator.  When two strong-minded people decide to build a home from the ground up, it is inevitable they will disagree.   Amber was able to guide us through a difficult and challenging process and achieve the improbable----a home we love."

Amber designed a beautiful home for our family.  She was able to decipher the thoughts of two people who can't make up their mind, and put it on paper.  The house fits the landscape.  We truly appreciate all her help in creating this lovely place called home.

We continue to be extremely pleased with our remodeling project of a few years ago, and we still get compliments.  There is no doubt every penny we spent hiring you was worth it.  We are grateful.

We tackled several remodeling projects on our own, but when it came time to envision a new kitchen, we turned to Amber.  It was the best money we spent.  We highly recommend her to all our friends. 

I want to thank you for everthing you did to help make our home just perfect.  Everyone loves the design.  I think of you as I work in my yard or gaze out the windows.  I remember you saying we should take time to notice the sunrise and sunset and overall surroundings before choosing a location to build.  I think we've done just that.

The deck, patio, and landscaping is done and looks really good.  I often think how pleased I am with the design.  You did a great job!