PUBLICATIONS
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
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
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
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
TSA FEATURED IN CHICAGO ARCHITECT MAGAZINE
The Canyon House’s distinction from the SAH for being one of Utah’s 100 iconic buildings was featured in Chicago Architect Magazine. Check out the issue here.
posted on February 16, 2017 at 4:56pm
TSA FEATURED ON LUXE GOLD LIST
THOMAS SHAFER ARCHITECTS LLC was recently featured on the cover for Luxe Magazine. TSA has been named to the 2017 Gold List which features prolific and inspirational designers from their issues. See more about the project featured on the cover - Lake View Modern.
posted on February 14, 2017 at 6:03pm
NORTH SHORE MODERN FEATURED
North Shore Modern was the set for a Poker Stars commercial with Dwayne Wade. To see the commercial, click here.
posted on November 29th, 2016 at 12:17pm
LAKE VIEW MODERN FEATURED
Our project located on the north shore is featured as the cover page on the latest issue of Luxe Magazine Chicago - get your copy today!
For more information, click here.
posted on September 16, 2016 at 4:21pm
AIA SPP PUBLICATION
Midwestern Folly was featured in the AIA Publication of Small Project Practioners of 2015. It was described as a “compelling example of innovative and straightforward design.”
Learn more about Midwestern Folly by clicking here.
posted on August 5, 2016 at 10:42am
CANYON HOUSE FEATURED
The Canyon House was chosen as 1 of 100 of Utah’s classic buildings by the Society of Architectural Historians for their Archipedia. These entries have been chosen by the editors as among the most significant or representative ones from their region.
Learn more about the project and the SAH by clicking here.
posted on July 28, 2016 9:31am
TSA + LINCOLN MOTOR CO.
North Shore Modern was used as a backdrop for Lincoln Motor Co.‘s beautifully shot video about the 2016 LincolnMKX’s audio system.
To watch the video, click here.
posted on Aug 24th, 2015 10:06am
MODERN LUXURY FEATURES DUBIN AND DUBIN IT OVER
Dubin and Dubin It Over gets featured in Modern Luxury NS. Tate Gunnerson writes a descriptive piece on the history of the house and the “Modern Twist” that TSAadded to “Masterfully update, this midcentury home in Highland Park”.
posted on July 14, 2014 at 7:43am
FIFTIES LOVE AFFAIR FEATURED IN CUSTOM HOME ARTICLE
Fifties Love Affair gets featured in Custom Home online. The article titled “Open Season - An open-plan kitchen offers multiple options, but definition in the design is essential.” discusses how even in homes with traditional styling are being remodeled to have open modern kitchens. To view the article, click here.
posted on March 13, 2013 at 9:41am
GROUNDED IN MODERNISM MAKES COVER OF CHICAGO ARCHITECT
GROUNDED IN MODERNISM MAKES DEBUT ON ARCHDAILY.COM
posted on August 6, 2012 at 10:08am
GSA AND CHEVORLET
Chevrolet uses North Shore Modern as an elegant backdrop for their new 2012 TRAVERSE FWD LS.
posted on May 30, 2012 at 1:13pm
NORTH SHORE MODERN APPEARS IN LUXE
North Shore Modern was featured in LUXEChicago magazine Volume 8 Issue 4 for the Fall 2010 publication.
posted on December 21, 2010 at 10:52am
FIFTIES LOVE AFFAIR FEATURED ON NBC CHICAGO
The Fifties Love Affair residence was featured on the December 14th episode of LX.TV Open House Chicago.
posted on December 15, 2008 at 9:31am
FIFTIES LOVE AFFAIR FEATURED IN CHICAGO TRIBUNE MAGAZINE
The August 3, 2008 edition of the Chicago Tribune Magazine features the Fifties Love Affair residence in a multi page spread.
The article, titled ‘Leave Me or Love Me,’ describes the owners’ decision to commission Grunsfeld Shafer Architects to expand and renovate their home of over twenty years.
posted on August 18, 2008 at 11:31am
FIFTIES LOVE AFFAIR COVER STORY IN CHICAGO HOME + GARDEN
The March/April 2008 issue of Chicago Home + Garden features our Fifties Love Affair project. The article focuses on a collaborative effort between an owner and their design team to revamp an elegant mid-century modern home for contemporary living. Click here to read the article.
posted on March 18, 2008 at 8:41am
939 CHICAGO AND FIFTIES REMODEL FEATURED IN FLOR CATALOG
939 Chicago Avenue and Fifties Remodel are featured in the Spring 2008 FLOR Inspired Modular Floorcovering catalog.
posted on February 28, 2008 at 10:08am
FINE HOMEBUILDING RECOGNIZES THE CANYON HOUSE
The 2005 Fine Homebuilding annual Houses issue recognizes the Canyon House.
posted on April 18, 2007 at 2:11pm
RURAL ESTATE FEATURED IN CHICAGO TRIBUNE MAGAZINE
The June 11, 2006 edition of the Chicago Tribune Magazine contains a multi-page spread on the Rural Estate. The article describes how a collaborative design process resulted in a prefect fit for a family of five.
posted on June 11, 2006 at 9:54am
MIDWEST LIVING MAGAZINE FEATURES THE RURAL ESTATE
The June 2006 issue contains a multi-page feature on the Rural Estate. The project is described from the perspective of an active family of seven and how their intimate involvement in the design process resulted in a custom home that stands up to the challenges of everyday living.
posted on June 1, 2006 at 3:41pm
HOUSE FOR AN ART COLLECTOR FEATURED IN PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
Interior Journey : Furniture Renaissance is an exhibit of Interiors and Furniture, opening June 9, 2006 at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center, located in Aurora, Illinois. Hosted by The Aurora Public Art Commission, the exhibit will include images of the House for an Art Collector by local Photographer Sally Good.
posted on June 1, 2006 at 10:21am
GRUNSFELD SHAFER ARCHITECTS COVER STORY IN DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
Grunsfeld Shafer Architects was featured as the cover story for the premiere issue of Design & Architecture June/July 2004. Several projects by both Tony Grunsfeld and Thomas Shafer were highlighted in this article.
posted on February 22, 2006 at 12:08pm
HOUSE FOR AN ART COLLECTOR MAKES COVER OF MIDWEST CHICAGO HOME
The Fall 2005 issue of Midwest Chicago Home provides a detailed review of the House for an Art Collector.
posted on October 1, 2005 at 8:45am
EIESLAND BUILDERS FEATURES OUR WORK
Eiesland Builders features two of our houses in their brochure.
posted on July 6, 2005 at 2:47pm
GRUNSFELD SHAFER ARCHITECTS FEATURED IN HOPE’S WINDOWS CATALOG
Canyon House and Historic Beman House are featured in the 2005 Hope’s Steel Doors & Windows catalog.
posted on June 18, 2005 at 10:26am
FIFTIES REMODEL FEATURED IN THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE MAGAZINE
The story behind the fifties remodel is told in the July 1, 2001 edition of the Chicago Tribune Magazine. The article sheds light on the husband & wife collaboration which brought life, color and texture to a tired Highland Park home.
posted on July 1, 2001 at 11:04am
CANYON HOUSE CAMEO
Artisan Entertainment’s thrill-drama Way of the Gun uses Canyon House as the residence for a lead character. The house is prominently featured in the opening scene.
Read more about the movie by clicking here.
posted on September 10, 2000 at 10:08am
SALT LAKE MAGAZINE FEATURES THE CANYON HOUSE
The September / October 2000 issue, features the Canyon House. From material selections to the framing of views, the article emphasises how the design responds to the unique conditions of the landscape.
posted on September 1, 2000 at 2:35pm