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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
An overhauled cottage in Michigan
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
The SLH family had phenomenal dinner and party to celebrate a fantastic year!
LUXE INTERIORS+DESIGN: DATE BOOK
A shared love of inspiring spaces brought together Chicago architects Pam Lamaster-Millett And Greg Howe nearly 20 years ago. Ever since, they've served as full-time principals at Searl Lamaster Howe Architects.
STUDIO PIET BOON
Haute Living hosts an evening with Piet Boon.
EGGERSMANN PIZZA NIGHT
SLH crew enjoys a night of creating pizza at the Eggersmann showroom.
Meet Gregory Howe of Searl Lamaster Howe Architects
Check out the Between States exhibit at the Chicago Architecture Foundation where SLH made a 1/50 contribution. Part of the 2017 Chicago Architecture Biennial. Thanks to CAF, and Martin Felsen with Urbanlab for making it happen.
UCAN HEADQUARTERS
A collaborative design effort by Johnson & Lee, Moody Nolan, and Searl Lamaster Howe Architects, the new facilities bring together various programs for UCAN.
CHICAGO BIENNIAL
The SLH Team attended the opening night for the Chicago Biennial celebrating architecture and design at the Chciago Cultural Center.
DWELL: CHICAGO PIED-À-TERRE
Water Tower Flat's master bathroom renovation highlighted on Dwell.
NEW OFFICE, NEW LOOK
SLH moved up one floor and recently finished their new office!
NON-PROFIT CONSTRUCTION WITH DIVERSITY
Ucan's new 7-acre campus, under construction. The project cost $42 million, 60 percent of which was spent with minority- and women-owned firms.
NICHE MODERN FEATURES WATER TOWER FLAT
Bathroom pendant lighting adds sophisticated touch to couple's condo.
CHICAGO AIA SMALL PROJECT AWARDS
SLH team attended the SPA in celebration of architecture from small firms across Chicago.
ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST FEATURE
A Cramped Kitchen and Dining Room Become One Ideal Entertaining Spot
SLENDER IN PROFILE
Newly installed railing awaiting oak cap.
MICHIGAN SNOW COVERED RETREAT
Barren trees give vast views into the forest surrounding the new house.
FULL HOUSE AT CAF
Creative reuse of aging buildings successful with Pam's presentation of the Wolcott Bath House Residence
HERMITAGE FIREPLACE FRAMED
Fireplace finishing touches with blackened steel panels; both enticing and durable.
RESIDENTIAL PRACTICE: HERE AND NOW
This event will cover three topics: how to find clients and promote the firm; using Building Information Modeling in a small custom residential firm; and specifications in custom homes. Our goal is to help architects stay up-to-date on evolving topics and give them information they can put to use immediately.
RIDGE PROJECT MEETS WITH NEIGHBORS
Frances Kao with SLH is planning to develop new multi-use building on Ridge Ave that focuses on universal, sustainable, and accessible design.
WINDOWS FRAME FOREST BEYOND
The entry hall and long glulam beam unfolds into the house with each step, landing in a living room surrounded by stunning views.
HOUZZ 2017 AWARDS ANNOUNCED!
SLH awarded Best of Design for their celebrated portfolio and awarded Best of Service for highest level of client satisfaction.
WINTER WARMTH
the Michigan retreat construction continues through winter with window installation.
HERMITAGE IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Here's a radical idea: Accessible housing that doesn't look institutional
VUE53 - CURBED CHICAGO
Hyde Park’s newly opened Vue53 apartment development shows off its modern interiors.
VUE53 GRAND OPENING
SLH attended the opening of the new apartment complex in Hyde Park.
RETREAT TAKING SHAPE
Framing and building envelope in progress as winter approaches.
PLAYFUL PATTERNS
Hermitage house segues into finishes.
CHICAGO'S SKYLINE AT ITS BEST
As part of the LED Specifier Summit, SLH attended a spectacular boat party hosted by Pinnacle Architectural Lighting on Lake Michigan.
FINISHED PROJECT COMING SOON...
A full day of photography with Alyssa Rosenheck on the Water Tower Flat. Final shots coming soon.
A CRITIQUE OF PROVINCIAL DESIGN FROM ARCHITECT LUCIEN LAGRANGE.
While the project was approved, Commissioner Linda Searl offered a critique of the pseudo-French Provincial design from architect Lucien Lagrange. "We’re now in the 21st century and here we have a building style that’s been around since the 19th century," stated Searl. "We would hope that future projects would bring forward more creative and interesting designs, especially in the South Loop."
WOLCOTT BATHHOUSE AT OHC
Nearly 2,000 visitors turned out to see the historic Chicago bathhouse. See the presentation here.
SLH CELEBRATES RON + AMY
Saturday was spent with friends and family of Ron and Amy commemorating their union.
CONGRATULATIONS TO RON AND AMRITA
From architecture license to wedding license, SLH toasts to the newly wed couple.
WOLCOTT BATHHOUSE FEATURED IN OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO
The Lincoln Street Bath House is arguably the most architecturally interesting bath houses in Chicago, inspired by the architecture of ancient Roman monuments.
CONGRATS TO RON AND ROSS
Ron Dapsis and Ross Holden have finished their architectural exams to become licensed architects!
EASTWOOD RESIDENCE FEATURED ON HOUZZ
Houzz Tour: Modern Design With a Nod to the Past.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS COMPLETED
Searl Lamaster Howe has been working with this international industrial and commercial supplier incorporating executive offices, integrating the latest in technologies, and outfitting two employee lounges at the 500,000 sqft+ central warehouse.
BOARDMAN RIVER COTTAGE FINISHED
This cottage along the Boardman River in northern Michigan was envisioned to serve as a serene fishing retreat.
5 SECRETS TO SOCIAL MEDIA SUCCESS
SLH attends Chicago Design Summit seminars including social media strategies.
ARCHITECTS ADVOCATE WEBSITE LAUNCH
"On September 1st 'Architects Advocate' will publicly launch. As architects dedicated to healthy and livable communities, and guided by scientific consensus and reason, we Advocate for action on Climate Change."
LOFT RENOVATIONS FOR OFFICER BURGESS
"I have this amazing architect that I hired and they are helping me because it’s basically a gut renovation."
FOLLOWING TOPOGRAPHY
Lawless Retreat undergoing framing through nice sunny summer days.
URBAN ROOFTOP OASIS
Rooftop presents a balanced collection of materials with expressed detailing.
![CRAN FEATURES ALGOMA AND ASBURYThe Custom Residential Architects Network [CRAN] showcased Algoma Cottage and Asbury Residence in their July Chronicle.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/539b5547e4b04526f5d00c5a/1470671292679-EH5DNK8FHGD1Y1MINVGR/image-asset.jpeg)
CRAN FEATURES ALGOMA AND ASBURY
The Custom Residential Architects Network [CRAN] showcased Algoma Cottage and Asbury Residence in their July Chronicle.
ROOFTOP ADDITION NEARING COMPLETION
Grilling area and bar is taking shape overlooking Chicago.
UCAN CELEBRATES HEADQUARTERS GRAND OPENING
Collaborations with Johnson & Lee, Moody Nolan, and Searl Lamaster Howe Architects, have resulted in UCAN's new headquarters.
FIVE AWARD WINNING ARCHITECTS
Five architects from the AIA Chicago Small Project Awards, including Greg Howe, gave presentations on their award winning projects and the design process with the client. The evening was a resounding success with a great turnout.
FIVE HOMES: ARCHITECTS, CLIENTS, AND WHAT THEY MADE
Wednesday, June 29 | 5:30–7:30pm
Pella Crafted Luxury, Merchandise Mart, #100
Citation of Merit Award Winners
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How do architects and clients work together to create a home? What led the clients to their architects, and how did they move through design development and construction to achieve a completed project? 2016 AIA Chicago Small Projects Award winners Greg Howe, AIA, Searl Lamaster Howe Architects; Elissa Scrafano, AIA, Scrafano Architects and Linc Thelen, Linc Thelen Design; Gary Beyerl, AIA, Burns + Beyerl Architects; Kevin Toukoumidis, AIA, dSPACE Studio; and Tom Shafer, AIA, Thomas Shafer Architects, LLC, will be speaking, along with several of their clients.
LAWLESS RETREAT
Michigan retreat takes form with excavation and foundations.
NEOCON 2016
Searl Lamaster Howe attends Neocon at The Mart for all the latest in office furnishings, textiles, and surfaces.
GREGORY RESIDENCE
Gardens now fill in around the newly finished residence.
NEW YORK RESIDENCES GRAND OPENING
The New York Private Residences celebrated their grand opening of the newly renovated party room with about 100 attendees!
PRADO & RENTERIA
Nearing completion on the accounting office in the south loop with perforated metal detailing over the windows help screen western sun.
MARVIN ARCHITECTS CHALLENGE
See the complete lineup including the Asbury Residence when voting for the people's choice awards.
A HOME FOR LIFE
New multi-generational, handicap accessible home takes shape with large windows installed.
EVANSTON PRESERVATION AWARDS
Greg and Pam attended the reception for the awards ceremony. The Asbury Residence won the Award for Appropriate New Construction.
UCAN NEW OFFICES
Glazing in progress for the large curtain walls for the lobby and meeting spaces at UCAN's new location.
WATER TOWER FLAT
The residence at Water Tower is almost complete with minimal and clean detailing accompanied by brass accents.
AIA SMALL PROJECT AWARDS
The Searl Lamaster Howe team celebrated wining an award on the Asbury Residence.
SEARL LAMASTER HOWE HOLIDAY
SLH enjoys celebrating the holiday at Nico Osteria.