Crafting Legacy Through Place
Transforming historic spaces into vibrant destinations
where people and communities thrive.
Our Story
Honoring the past while shaping the future of our communities.
At Sightwell, we believe that great places don’t just happen — they’re crafted.
We exist to transform underutilized and historic properties into vibrant destinations that connect people, celebrate heritage, and inspire growth.
Our work blends thoughtful design, disciplined execution, and a deep respect for the communities we serve. Whether it’s reimagining a 19th-century building into boutique lodging or creating a cultural anchor for a downtown district, we approach every project with the same mission: to build places that endure and enrich the lives of those who experience them.
What We Do
Our Purpose
Our Track Record
Our Approach
Creating Places That Endure
We transform underutilized and historic properties into vibrant destinations that honor community heritage, enhance livability, and foster economic growth.
Our Approach
Our Track Record
Our Approach
Thoughtful Development, Collaborative Spirit
Every project begins with listening — to history, to community, to opportunity. We combine design sensitivity, disciplined execution, and trusted partnerships to deliver meaningful results.
Our Track Record
Our Track Record
Our Track Record
Proven Impact, Measured Results
From boutique lodging to full-block mixed-use redevelopments, our portfolio demonstrates how vision, craft, and sound economics can revitalize neighborhoods and create lasting value.
Our Work
Emmett’s Brewing Co. – West Dundee
Emmett’s Brewing Co. – West Dundee
Emmett’s Brewing Co. – West Dundee
Adaptive reuse of a 16,000 SF historic building into an award-winning brewery restaurant anchoring downtown West Dundee.
Sinclair Suites – West Dundee
Emmett’s Brewing Co. – West Dundee
Emmett’s Brewing Co. – West Dundee
Certified historic rehabilitation of a downtown building, now home to boutique lodging suites and a chef-driven restaurant.
124 Main – West Dundee
Emmett’s Brewing Co. – West Dundee
Kildahl House – West Dundee
Complete renovation of an 1880s building into a mixed-use destination with boutique lodging and a specialty café.
Kildahl House – West Dundee
Emmett's Brewing Co. - Palatine
Kildahl House – West Dundee
Repurposed a blighted farmhouse into four luxury lodging units, blending historic charm with modern hospitality.
Emmett's Brewing Co. - Palatine
Emmett's Brewing Co. - Palatine
Emmett's Brewing Co. - Palatine
Development of a 30,000 SF planned unit project, combining restaurant, office, and retail uses in a revitalized downtown core.
Pato Loco – West Dundee
Emmett's Brewing Co. - Palatine
Emmett's Brewing Co. - Palatine
A vibrant Mexican-inspired dining experience with craft cocktails, located in a restored historic downtown building.
What's Next
Heritage Station – East Dundee
A landmark mixed-use redevelopment featuring a Performing Arts Center, boutique lodging, townhomes, and retail — redefining East Dundee’s cultural and civic core.
Parkside Place – Clarendon Hills
A luxury mixed-use destination combining boutique lodging, elevated retail, and ultra-premium residences in a historic downtown setting.
Stillrise - Driftless Area
Stillrise - Driftless Area
A destination-oriented micro-resort concept of luxury cottages rooted in the Driftless landscape — blending regional architecture, restorative hospitality, and immersive experiences.
Who We Are
Andy & Suzanne Burns
Founders of Sightwell, blending decades of experience in real estate development, hospitality, and placemaking. From adaptive reuse projects to visionary mixed-use developments, they are dedicated to creating legacy-quality destinations that honor the communities they serve.
What We Do
Sightwell exists to create enduring places that connect people, honor the character of historic communities, and inspire future growth. Through thoughtful design, collaborative partnerships, and disciplined execution, we transform underutilized properties into vibrant destinations that enrich the cultural and economic life of the neighborhoods we serve.
Let’s Build Something Meaningful
Sightwell, Inc.
128 West Main Street, West Dundee, IL, USA
