Why Clients Choose NEWLOOK?
Clients turn to NEWLOOK for our collaborative approach, thoughtful leadership, and proven ability to execute complex projects with care and precision. Design is at the core of our process—every project begins with a strong creative foundation and is safeguarded through disciplined execution, quality management, and technical expertise. By bringing design, construction, and development together as one coordinated team, we provide clearer communication, greater cost and schedule accountability, and more unified results. This approach reflects a reputation built on trust, innovation, and consistent performance.
Our Legacy & Mission
Founded in 1985 as a masonry company, NEWLOOK design | build + development is an award-winning real estate, design, construction, and development firm. With over $250 million in completed work and more than 1 million square feet delivered, we have successfully executed projects across institutional, municipal, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, luxury residential, and retail environments, consistently delivering spaces with lasting impact.
Leadership
Michael P. Freiburger brings a multidisciplinary perspective to NEWLOOK, leading the firm since 2009 and transforming it into the vertically integrated design | build + development company it is today. His portfolio represents more than $350 million in development value and over 1 million square feet delivered. Recognized by Professional Builder Magazine’s “40 Under 40” National Class of 2018, Michael is a frequent speaker and panelist at national and regional industry events and currently serves as President of the Building Industry Association of Greater Chicago (BIAGC). He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Ohio University and a Master of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology.
The NEWLOOK Team
The NEWLOOK team brings together over 200 years of combined experience, spanning design, construction, engineering, real estate, and field operations across commercial, residential, hospitality, and mixed-use sectors. Led by Michael and supported by seasoned experts in construction management, architecture, quality control, field supervision, project management, sales, and operations, the team is equipped to deliver projects of any scale with precision and creativity. Their collective expertise ensures every project benefits from strong leadership, technical depth, and a commitment to craftsmanship and client service.
Recognition, Awards, Media
NEWLOOK’s work has been recognized across the industry for more than two decades, with features in national publications and acknowledgment for innovation and excellence. Over the past five years alone, NEWLOOK has earned more than 20 awards, including seven consecutive Crystal Key Awards from the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago, along with Platinum and Gold Key Awards for outstanding design. The firm has also received two Best in American Living Awards (BALA) at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, underscoring its continued impact on design, construction, and development.
