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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
The homeowners found a suitable, old paneled door to use for the cellar door in the corner. Pendant lights with mica shades are from Arroyo Craftsman. – Photographer Michael Kaskel “The trouble with this kitchen was that it didn’t go with the rest of the… Read More
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… Read More
