![]() ![]() He injects art and artisanship into every facet of the firm’s work, from signature hand-drawn renderings to bespoke finishing details. His career in architecture began at Chicago firms Morgante-Wilson Architects and Massey Associates Architects.įor Lucas, En Masse represents the art in architecture, and a creative practice fueled by collaboration and a healthy sense of humor. That spark persisted throughout an education and early career filled with artistic and creative pursuits: participating in a design-build workshop in Ghana as an honors undergraduate student at Miami University and exploring Modernism, design psychology and the visual nature of urban life for his master’s thesis and a featured exhibition at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Lucas’s first interest in Architecture began on a childhood visit to Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterwork, Fallingwater: “It blew my mind that this is what a house could be.” Licensed in Illinois “Creativity is a big part of who I am, and it's how I approach every day, actively seeking inspiration.” He makes his home in an En Masse design, the firm’s Logan Square live-work headquarters, with his partner, Bryce Sprosty. His extracurricular activities include traveling and camping, a connoisseur’s passion for coffee, and dog parenting his Scottie, Finland. He is active in the community of architects both nationally and locally, serving as co-chair of AIA Chicago Custom Residential Architect’s Network, a member of the Design Leadership Network, and a volunteer member of the Greater Goethe Neighborhood Association Zoning and Planning Committee. He is a LEED accredited professional and is NCARB certified. Mike is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is licensed to practice in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Utah. Empowered, whole-team creativity informs Mike’s leadership and is synonymous with his approach to En Masse’s clients and projects: listening and collaborating come first, leading to design that makes daily life better. Both involve collaboration and creative improvisation resulting in intricately layered performances. Mike likes to think of En Masse as it relates to another passion of his: the band Phish. You take the time to learn what their strengths are and build them up in the right part of the project so that they can realize that potential.” “Building a firm is sort of like building a house,” he says, “except the parts are the people. After founding Mike Shively Architecture in 2015, he began to refine the whole-team approach to architecture that would eventually result in En Masse. Registered Energy Professional, Self-Certification with City of Chicago “It’s my mission in life: Make life better through architecture.”įor Mike, En Masse represents the culmination of a lifelong passion for architecture. Structural Engineer: Nathaniel M.Licensed in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Utah University of Michigan – Cyclotron AdditionĪrchitect: MacLachlan Cornelius & Filoni Architects University of Michigan Dearborn – Engineering BuildingĪrchitect: Lord Aeck Sargent Architecture ‘Sky Lanterns’ – Richmond Olympic Oval SculpturesĪnn Arbor District Library – Traverwood Branch ![]() ‘Her Secret is Patience’ – Phoenix Civic Space Sculpture The National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel – Canopiesĭesign Architect: Moshe Safdie and AssociatesĮngineering Project Manager: Nathaniel M. World Trade Center – Visitor Orientation Education Center – Trident Artefacts Structural Engineer/Project Engineer: Nathaniel M. World Trade Center – Visitor Orientation and Education Center – Atrium StructureĪrchitect of Record: Adamson Associates Architects Louisiana State Sports Hall of Fame and Regional History MuseumĮngineer of Record/Client: David Kufferman, PEĭesign Architect: Polshek Architects Partnershipįabricator/Client: Kreysler and Associatesĭesign Architect: Ammar Eloueini Digit-all Studio Structural Engineer: CRAFT | Engineering Studioġ251 Avenue of the Americas – Signature StaircaseĪrchitect: Murphy Brown Buttrick ArchitectsĪrt in Architecture Sculpture, FDA Central Commons Stanton SE in various capacities and firms over the past 20 years of work experience. ![]() *The projects listed below represent the professional background of Nathaniel M. ![]()
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