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Chicago’s Premier

Luxury Custom Home Builders

Luxury. Designed. Delivered.

Meet the Team Behind Icon Building Group

Led by husband-and-wife team, Charlie and Jenny Murphy, Icon Building Group is built on a shared passion for thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and a truly personalized building experience.

Awards & Recognition

Proudly recognized for excellence across Chicago and the North Shore.

2025
Best of Houzz Service 2025
Best of Houzz Innovator

2024
Best of Houzz Service 2023
Best of Houzz Service

2022
Best of Houzz Service 2021
Best of Houzz Service

2020
Best of Houzz Service 2019
Best of Houzz Service

2019
Recommended on Houzz 2017
Influencer - Houzz

EPA
Lead Safe Certified Firm Affiliation
National Kitchen & Bath Association

Affiliation
National Association of the Remodeling Industry Affiliation
National Association of Home Builders

Affiliation
Home Builders Association Greater Chicago Home Advisor
Screened & Approved

2025
Best of Houzz Service 2025
Best of Houzz Innovator

2024
Best of Houzz Service 2023
Best of Houzz Service

2022
Best of Houzz Service 2021
Best of Houzz Service

2020
Best of Houzz Service 2019
Best of Houzz Service

2019
Recommended on Houzz 2017
Influencer - Houzz

EPA
Lead Safe Certified Firm Affiliation
National Kitchen & Bath Association

Affiliation
National Association of the Remodeling Industry Affiliation
National Association of Home Builders

Affiliation
Home Builders Association Greater Chicago Home Advisor
Screened & Approved

New Construction Homes

Designed for the Way You Live

At Icon Building Group, we create exceptional custom homes with uncompromising quality, thoughtful design, and a seamless building experience from start to finish.

Whether you’re designing your dream home or exploring move-in-ready opportunities, our award-winning team delivers homes built to the highest standards of craftsmanship.

The Icon
Difference

Fixed-Fee Building. Transparent Pricing. No Surprises.

At Icon Building Group, we believe the building experience should feel just as refined as the home itself. Our fixed-fee approach provides clarity from the very beginning – outlining scope, expectations, and investment with precision and transparency.

You’ll never wonder where your project stands or encounter unexpected markups along the way. Through detailed planning, proactive communication, and disciplined project management, we deliver homes built on trust as much as craftsmanship.

Icon Services

We offer a complete, white-glove service dedicated to crafting custom,
architectural icons. From concept and design partnership to precision engineering
and final delivery, we manage every detail.

Custom Homes

The Custom Homes service is the ultimate expression of luxury and personalization offered by Icon Building Group. We partner with you from the initial conceptual design through final construction and delivery, ensuring your residence is a truly bespoke architectural statement. Explore beautiful interior and exterior designs from our completed homes.

Our Communities

Our Communities represent a carefully selected and developed portfolio of the most desirable settings for luxury living. Unlike typical developments, each Icon community is a master-planned enclave where architectural integrity and exclusivity are paramount. Discover where we build throughout northern Illinois and the North Shore.

Express Move-In Homes

For clients seeking the distinctive quality and architectural standard of an Icon-built home without the extended custom design and build process, our Express Move-In Homes are the ideal solution. Our select collection of newly completed, ready-to-move-in homes offers Icon quality without the custom timeline. View our collection of premium homes available now.

Design Center

The Icon Building Group Design Center is a private, sophisticated studio dedicated to perfecting the aesthetic heart of your custom home. This is where vision meets tangible luxury. We provide an exclusive environment where you can touch and select the finest finishes—from rare stone slabs and bespoke millwork to advanced fixtures. Experience our inspiration studio and collaborate with our design specialists.

The Icon
Guarantee

Our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service.

Our Process

A transparent, streamlined building experience from concept to completion.

Planning Your Dream Home

Adding The Details

Transparency At Every Step

Ensuring Perfection

Warranty

Peace of mind backed by reliable, comprehensive protection.

1. Warranty

A curated selection of our most iconic builds

Signature Custom Homes

Long Grove, IL

Custom Homes

Lincolnshire, IL

Custom Homes

Mettawa, IL

Custom Homes

Riverwoods, IL

Custom Homes

Vernon Hills, IL

Custom Homes

Lincolnshire, IL

Custom Homes

Kildeer, IL

Custom Homes

Lake Forest, IL

Custom Homes

Mettawa, IL

Custom Homes

Northbrook, IL

Custom Homes

Mettawa, IL

Custom Homes

Prairie Grove, IL

Custom Homes

Hawthorn Woods, IL

Custom Homes

Indian Creek, IL

Custom Homes

Northbrook, IL

Custom Homes

Lakewood, IL

Custom Homes

Grayslake, IL

Custom Homes

Palatine, IL

Custom Homes

Vernon Hills, IL

Custom Homes

Lakewood, IL

Custom Homes

Hawthorn Woods, IL

Custom Homes

Vernon Hills, IL

Custom Homes

Vernon Hills, IL

Custom Homes

Vernon Hills, IL

Custom Homes

Prairie View, IL

Custom Homes

Vernon Hills, IL

Custom Homes

Lake Zurich, IL

Custom Homes

Vernon Hills, IL

Custom Homes

Schaumburg, IL

Custom Homes

Vernon Hills, IL

Custom Homes

Vernon Hills, IL

Custom Homes

Indian Creek, IL

Custom Homes

Homes, Stories, Experiences

Behind every project is a story. Explore what our clients have to say about the process, the details, and the experience of working with Icon.
Jagdamba Seth
Jagdamba Seth
A Happy Homeowner
“

Uncompromising Quality

“ I couldn’t be more happy that I chose Icon Building Group to build our dream custom home. The entire experience was a real pleasure. I would be happy to recommend Icon Building Group to any one I know for bringing their dream home to reality. Thank you so much, Icon Building Group. We simply love our home! ”
Mike V
Mike V
A Happy Homeowner
“

A Seamless Process

" We recently built our home with Icon Building Group, and I can honestly say the entire experience was phenomenal. From start to finish, the attention to detail on every aspect of our home was beyond what we imagined. Every room, every finish, every little feature feels thoughtful and beautifully executed. "
1
Vincent Scotto
A Happy Homeowner
“

Trust from Day One

“ We recently built our home with Icon and it turned out better than we could have imagined. We enjoyed working with the Icon team throughout the process and they were very knowledgeable which was a huge plus for us as first-time homebuyers. If we are ever building a house again our first call will be to Icon. ”
Ronald Weinert
Ronald Weinert
A Happy Homeowner
“

Exceeded Our Vision

“ Our home was destroyed by a flood. We selected Icon to rebuild our home because of their reputation in the community and after investigating some of their local work. We could not be happier with the rebuild and the final outcome. I highly recommend Icon Building Group for your redesign or rebuild needs. ”
2
Charlee Antonelli
A Happy Homeowner
“

On-Time Delivery

“ We hired Icon when we first bought our home to help update the main living areas, and we were so impressed with their work that we brought them back again to renovate our basement. Icon has earned our trust twice now. Highly recommend them for any renovation project — big or small! ”
Pankaj Vashi
Pankaj Vashi
A Happy Homeowner
“

Handling Complexity

“ We had a great experience building our home with ICON. Mainly because of our general contractor Mike Flaming and designer Sherly Myhre. Happy with the house. ”

Explore Our Blog

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How Custom Homes Can Be Designed for Remote Work and Home Offices

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The Benefits of Building a Custom Home in the Chicago Suburbs

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Custom Home Floor Plan Mistakes to Avoid Before You Start Digging

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The Role of Architectural Styles in Custom Home Design: Finding Your Unique Style

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Building Your Forever Home: Timeless Design Principles for Long-Term Satisfaction

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    Based In Vernon Hills, Illinois

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    Ph: (847) 773-1200