NEWS
The Peony Cucina Remodel is Featured in SPACES Magazine
Kathy and Tom Shafer renovated their kitchen in 2016. This bright and bold remodel is featured in Tate Gunnerson’s article for SPACES. Get to know the project, and Kathy and Tom, at the link here.
Kathy Shafer Featured in GI Research Foundation’s Board Spotlight
After joining the GI Research Foundation Board of Directors in June 2019, Kathy has been able help to raise awareness and money for research into digestive diseases. Check out her journey with GIRF here.
Luxe Gold List Honoree
We are so thrilled to be included in Luxe Magazine’s 2021 Luxe Gold List and honored to be among so many great talents. Thank you to the LUXE team. Check out the issue on newsstands today!
THOMAS SHAFER ARCHITECTS JOINS 2030 COMMITMENT
We are proud to announce that Thomas Shafer Architects is joining more than 700 firms and organizations in AIA’s 2030 Commitment. We commit to working towards a better practice of architecture that encourages sustainability, energy efficiency, and carbon neutrality, as well as extending these ideals into our personal lives.
THOMAS SHAFER JOINS PANEL DISCUSSION’
Thomas Shafer, AIA, has joined the panel “A Home for All Seasons” hosted by Luxe Interiors + Design and Compass Real Estate. Learn more about the conference and register for attendance by clicking the link here.
posted October 16, 2019 at 12:33pm
SCOTT CROWE HELPS ORCHESTRATE 2019 CHICAGO CRAN CONFERENCE
Scott Crowe, AIA, was instrumental in organizing and executing an AIA CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network) Conference at the Merchandise Mart. Read more about the conference, titled Residential Design: Here and Now 2019, by clicking the link here.
posted May 03, 2019 at 5:15pm
TSA JOINS EMERGE PROGRAM
Thomas Shafer Architects is pleased to announce acceptance into EMERGE: Summer Career and Leadership Program, powered by Invest for Kids and Chicago Scholars. Read more about the exciting program here.
posted April 25, 2019 at 4:23pm
TOM SHAFER APPOINTED TO SCHOOL DISTRICT 112’S SCACCP
Tom Sharer, AIA, has been appointed to the Superintendent’s Citizens Advisory Committee for Construction Projects (SCACCP) for the North Shore School District 112. The committee will advise the Superintendent and the Board’s Facilities Committee as part of the District’s Long-Range Plan. Read more about the School District here.
posted January 21, 2019 at 5:20pm
LAKE VIEW
MODERN FEATURED ON HOUZZ
The rooftop garden and green house of our Lake View Modern project was featured in a recent article on Houzz: “21 Roof Gardens That Are Heaven On Earth.” Read more here.
posted October 02, 2018 at 11:44am
TSA ATTENDS CROWN HALL LECTURE
Thomas Shafer Architects visits IIT’s Crown Hall to attend to a lecture by Krueck and Sexton Architects, an alma mater of two TSA employees. The lecture, titled “From There to Here”, was a comprehensive look at the storied firm’s work over the past 40+ years. Read more about the lecture here.
posted September 21, 2018 at 12:03pm
LAKE VIEW MODERN FEATURED ON HOUZZ
The rooftop garden and green house of our Lake View Modern project was featured in a recent article on Houzz: “15 Inspiring Summer Gardens In All Their Colorful Glory.” Read more here.
posted July 25, 2018 at 4:59pm
NEW ADDITION TO THOMAS SHAFER ARCHITECTS
Thomas Shafer Architects LLC adds one more person - Jake Eble - to the design team.
posted June 28, 2018 at 6:15pm
TOM SERVED ON THE JURY FOR THE 2018 AIA CHICAGO SMALL PROJECT AWARDS
AIA Chicago’s Small Firm/Small Project Award recognizes high-quality work from small architectural firms and exceptional small local projects. You can see the selected finalists in the May/June Edition of Chicago Architect Magazine.
posted May 30, 2018 at 2:12pm
INDIAN TRAIL GARDEN LEARNING CENTER OPENS IN HIGHLAND PARK – FEATURED IN CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Our Indian Trail Garden Learning Center Project at Indian Trail School in Highland Park opened on April 20th and the students are already enjoying it! The Project was featured in the Chicago Tribune. Read more here.
posted May 04, 2018 at 1:05pm
TOM WAS SELECTED TO BE A JUROR FOR THE 2018 AIA CHICAGO SMALL PROJECT AWARDS
AIA Chicago’s annual Small Firm/Small Project Award program recognizes high-quality work from small architectural firms and exceptional small local projects.
posted March 16, 2018 at 10:09am
THOMAS SHAFER ARCHITECTS HAS WON BEST OF DESIGN FOR 2018 ON HOUZZ
We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a Best of Design Award for 2018 on Houzz.com: the online house design platform which showcases our design work.
posted February 6, 2018 at 3:09pm
TSA WINS 2017 HIGHLAND PARK HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD
We are pleased to announce that we have been granted an Historic Preservation Award by the Historical Preservation Commission of Highland Park, Illinois for our Tudor Renovation. The Historical Preservation Commission sponsors awards to those projects that preserve, conserve and protect buildings, objects, landscapes or other artifacts of historical significance of the historic homes in Highland Park. We are honored to receive this award.
posted January 10, 2018 at 2:33pm
SALON #10: NATE KIPNIS, FAIA - "High Design/Low Carbon, Moving Toward Net Zero"
Our Salon Series continued this past Thursday, November 2nd, with Architect Nate Kipnis, FAIA of Kipnis Architecture + Planning. Nate discussed the AIA 2030 Challenge and the push toward Net Zero in architectural projects. It was an insightful look at the future of energy and building technology.
Thanks Nate!
posted November 10, 2017 at 11:39pm
THOMAS SHAFER ARCHITECTS AT DESIGN CHICAGO
Tom was pleased to have been part of the Host Committee for the Chicago VIP Luxury Gala for Design Chicago ‘17. Congratulations to all participants for a fantastic event!
Design Chicago is the Midwest’s largest residential design conference, featuring two full days of events at the Merchandise Mart. Learn more about the event here.
posted October 12, 2017 at 2:44pm
SALON #9: JOHN BAUMEISTER - TECH TONIC CONSULTANTS
Our Salon Series continued this past Thursday, September 28, with Audio-Visual designer John Baumeister of Tech Tonic Consultants. It was a great night of discussion. Thanks John!
For more information on Mr. Baumeister’s work, click here.
Our next Salon will feature Nate Kipnis of Kipnis Architecture + Planning on November 2.
posted on October 2, 2017 at 11:18am
COURTYARD RANCH + MARVIN FEATURE
Our Courtyard Ranch project has been published in the Marvin Architects Challenge book! See more about the entry and competition here.
posted on October 2, 2017 at 10:05am
106 CENTRAL AVENUE IS UP FOR SALE!
Our collaboration with Three Rabbits Design/Build is officially up for sale! Learn more about the project on our Projects page, the Realtor’s website, or the Chicago Tribune listing (pictured above).
posted on August 2, 2017 at 12:05pm
INDIAN TRAIL GARDEN LEARNING CENTER
Our Indian Trail Elementary School Garden Learning Center is in the works! Read more about the upcoming project in the Chicago Tribune link here.
posted on July 28, 2017 at 1:20pm
SCOTT CROWE PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE OF OPERATIONS
Congratulations to Scott Crowe for becoming our Principal in Charge of Operations. Scott’s expertise in managing project operations from start to finish help to ensure quality of design, detail and craftmanship in our work.
Learn more about Scott and other members of our team here.
posted on April 20, 2017 at 5:26pm
RESIDENTIAL PRACTICE: HERE AND NOW
Scott Crowe will be taking part in a Session about Building Information Modelling / Autodesk Revit and how it can be utilized in residential work. Learn more about the event here.
posted on February 22, 2017 at 5:12pm
NORTH SHORE MODERN & DWYANE WADE
Dwyane Wade made another appearance in our North Shore Modern Project - this time showing his omelette “recipe”. Watch the video here.
posted on February 16, 2017 at 5:05pm