About

Exquisite Custom-Built Homes

FORMLINEA is a Chicago based design build firm that specializes in custom residential design and construction; offering a full range of services from pre-design planning through construction administration and delivery.

Committed to providing our clients with the finest home conceivable. Our methodology encourages client participation and collaboration as we consider our clients to be an integral part of the design team.

Ed Vera

President and Founder
Ed Vera

Ed’s experience and passion for design and construction naturally led him to the formation of Formlinea. He is personally involved in every project from concept through construction and as such, maintains a “one-on-one” relationship with our clients.

Prior to founding Formlinea, Ed has worked with various architecture and design+build firms over a period of twenty years. He has been involved in every aspect of the design process and has led the construction of several homes built in Chicago. During his tenure, Ed has developed ongoing relationships with many contractors and vendors in an effort to maintain quality and leverage cost.

Master of Architecture
University of Illinois at Chicago

Derek Rice, AIA

Principle
Derek Rice

Derek holds a Masters of Architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago, is registered with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, and is a licensed architect in the State of Illinois. He brings over seventeen years of experience in the practice of architecture.

Master of Architecture
University of Illinois at Chicago