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# Van Cleave Architecture + Design LLC

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- [News](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/news/)
- [Niche Book Bar Receives 2026 Mayor's Design Award](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/niche-book-bar-receives-2026-mayors-design-award/) - Van Cleave Architecture + Design is honored to share that Niche Book Bar, located at 1937 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Milwaukee, has been recognized with a 2026 Mayor's Design Award in the "Vibrant Corridors" category. The Mayor's Design Awards recognize projects that strengthen Milwaukee's neighborhoods through thoughtful design and meaningful community
- [Van Cleave Architecture Partners on Innovative Housing Initiative for Educators](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/van-cleave-architecture-partners-on-innovative-housing-initiative-for-educators/) - Van Cleave Architecture is proud to partner with KPH Construction and Envision Growth for this important project.The following update is shared from KPH Construction:KPH is redefining what affordable housing can look like through an innovative initiative to build high-quality, thoughtfully designed homes for early childhood educators. Growth-KPH, LLC. is the joint venture formed between KPH
- [Houzz Design Award 2026](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/houzz-design-award-2026/) - We are pleased to announce that Van Cleave Architecture + Design has been recognized with the 2026 Best of Houzz Design award. This honor reflects our continued focus on adaptive reuse, preservation, and thoughtful design solutions that elevate existing structures for contemporary life. We thank our clients and collaborators for making this work possible.
- [NOT SO BIG HOUSE](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/not-so-big-house/) - NOT SO BIG… House, Remodel, Garden, Life!If you find yourself overwhelmed or pulled in many directions, check out this well-known series of books by Sarah Susanka to eliminate the superfluous and accentuate the meaningful. It is a philosophy of living, but delivered through concrete steps to help you gain a higher quality of life. We
- [Old House Journal | February 2024 Issue](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/old-house-journal-february-2024-issue/) - In the world of architecture, few accolades rival the honor of having your work showcased on the cover of a magazine. This dream became a reality recently when mention of our kitchen design was featured on the February 2024 cover of Old House Journal. What made it even more special is that our project was
- [Project opening: Niche Book Bar](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/pleased-to-announce-opening-of-a-van-cleave-architecture-project-niche-book-bar/) - We are excited to announce the opening of one of our projects - Niche Book Bar, a unique bookstore that focuses on "Black books, Red wine" and can be found on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. in Milwaukee. We are honored to have helped Cetonia on her journey and get her off her "book bike"!
- [Houzz Design Award 2024](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/houzz-design-award-2024/) - Our clients come first and we work hard to ensure they are getting top notch design with excellent customer service. We are pleased to receive a "Best of Houzz" award for "Best of Houzz Design 2024" this year. We are so grateful for our wonderful clients and all the firms we collaborate with on our projects.
- [Arts & Crafts Homes | November Issue](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/a-kitchen-as-it-should-have-been/) - “The trouble with this kitchen was that it didn’t go with the rest of the house,” says Suzie Van Cleave, an architect based in Milwaukee. Because there really was no such thing as an 'Arts & Crafts kitchen.' Indeed, most period kitchens were small, segregated, utilitarian spaces without fancy woodwork or decorative finishes. The house
- [Four Effective Ways To Manipulate Light In Building Design](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/four-effective-ways-to-manipulate-light-in-building-design/) - Light is one of the most essential elements in our lives; we often take it for granted, yet we could not live without it. Light is not a tangible object that we can hold, but it interacts with us every day, affecting our bodies and emotions. Light is technically electromagnetic radiation that is visible to
- [What Does Your Office Space Say About Your Company's Philosophy?](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/what-does-your-office-space-say-about-your-companys-philosophy/) - This is a sponsored post in partnership with National Business Furniture I have had many clients ask me how to “decorate” their office space to represent their company’s mission statement, but there is so much more to it than decorating! First you must ask WHAT can the physical elements of an office space say about
- [HOUZZ - Kitchen of the Week](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/houzz-kitchen-of-the-week/) - Kitchen of the Week: The Making of an Arts and Crafts Kitchen by: Mitchell Parker Architect Suzie Van Cleave faced a big problem when tasked with creating an Arts and Crafts kitchen for her clients in Shorewood, Wisconsin. The kitchen style she was going for didn’t really exist. “There wasn’t such a thing as an Arts

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- [Van Cleave Architecture + Design LLC](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/)
- [About Us](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/about-us/) - Van Cleave Architecture + Design is a small architectural and interior design firm that specializes in residential, small commercial and adaptive-reuse projects. Much of our work focuses on repurposing or adapting existing structures to improve the function, energy, aesthetics, and even economic returns of a building. We celebrate the history and uniqueness of older structures
- [Services Offered](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/services/) - SERVICES OFFERED These are some of the services we provide our clients. For specifics on each service, please click on the appropriate section below. Please contact us with any questions or for more information. FULL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PACKAGEOur fees for this design package are roughly 10% of construction costs. Each phase is also available á
- [Contact](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/contact/) - Suzie Van Cleave, AIA Principal Architect P: 414-204-8917 "*" indicates required fields Δ PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name*Last Name*Email* Message*Google reCAPTCHA - Privacy - Terms Submit
- [TESTIMONIALS](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/testimonials/) - “Van Cleave Architecture helped us convert an attached garage into an extension of our kitchen in a 95 year old house. Results phenomenal! No end of compliments from everyone who’s seen it. Perfect design with maximum use of space in a tiny house. Extremely professional, Suzie was engaged throughout to ensure all wet according to
- [Master Planning](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/services/master-planning/) - In order to plan for future development, it is imperative to have a physical document that describes needs, goals, and concepts to guide a long-term plan. These documents are comprehensive enough to visualize current conditions and long-range objectives and usually document the strategy to get there.
- [Space Planning](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/services/space-planning/) - Manipulating space is an effective tool used by designers to create a method with which the occupants utilize the building. Elements that are used to manipulate the interior environment include circulation paths, lighting, furniture placement, building functions, building codes/regulations, communication methods, user requirements, and storage needs. The manipulation of these elements can dramatically influence the
- [3D Imaging](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/services/3d-imaging/) - When designing a space, you want to know exactly what it will look like. We can provide 3D imaging to help you visualize the design. This is an additional service to our Full Design Package but an extremely helpful tool.
- [Full Design Package](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/services/full-design-package/) - FULL DESIGN PACKAGE: 10% of projected construction costs (also available a la carte) Programming & Schematic Design – 3% Determining the scope of a project is often the first and most difficult step in architecture. This is where we ask questions and gain information on design goals, financial constraints, long term objectives, as well as
- [Interior Design](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/services/interior-design/) - We spend countless hours in our homes and offices but how often do we really think about the surrounding space? Subconsciously, our behavior is influenced by our surroundings no matter what we think or do. Lighting strategies, furniture placement, patterns, colors, and a variety of textures are just some of the elements used by Interior
- [Furniture Design](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/services/furniture-design/) - Sometimes you need a custom piece of furniture or built-in to complete a space. We can provide technical drawings and design for this unique piece and even work with the artisans who will build it.
- [As-Built Drawings](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/services/as-built-drawings/) - Changes are bound to happen. We can provide a revised set of design drawings after a job is completed that reflect all changes made during the construction process.
- [Building Evaluation](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/services/building-evaluations/) - Can a building support your project’s goals? What is hidden behind those walls? We can evaluate a building to best understand if it suits your design goals before any time or money is spent on architectural fees.

## projects

- [Cream City Brick Farm House](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/live-stock-mangers-house/)
- [1870's Farmhouse Transformation](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/gwenyn-hills-farm/)
- [Peek-a-Boo Passage](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/sideyard-gate/)
- [Home Office](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/home-office/)
- [Arts & Crafts Kitchen](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/arts-crafts-kitchen/)
- [West Bend Transitional](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/west-bend-transitional/)
- [It's All in the Details](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/its-all-in-the-details/)
- [Cape Cod on Lydell](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/cape-cod-on-lyndell/)
- [Ornamental Iron](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/ornamental-iron/)
- [Capturing Attic Space I](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/capturing-attic-space/)
- [Garage to Guesthouse](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/garage-to-guesthouse/)
- [Working within the Footprint](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/working-within-the-footprint/)
- [Helping to Wake Up Bronzeville](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/helping-to-wake-up-bronzeville/)
- [Diamond Lake Retreat](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/diamond-lake-retreat/)
- [Wilmette Farmhouse Transformation](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/farmhouse-transformation/)
- [Art & Nature Garden](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/art-nature-garden/)
- [Arts & Crafts II](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/arts-crafts-ii/)
- [The Village Inn](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/the-village-inn/)
- [Capturing Attic Space II](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/capturing-attic-space-2/)
- [La Marie Beauty Mequon](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/la-marie-mequon/)
- [La Marie Beauty Madison](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/la-marie-beauty-madison/)
- [Chicago 3-flat](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/chicago-3-flat/)
- [The Navy Knot](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project/the-navy-knot/)

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## project categories

- [Residential](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project_category/residential/)
- [Commercial/ Multi-Family](https://www.vancleavearchitecture.com/project_category/commercial/)