Michael E. Breseman Architects, Ltd., has been committed to the restoration and reinvention of historic homes since 1993. The principal, Michael E. Breseman, has honed his knowledge of period detailing and classic proportions through extensive study and travel. His various successful residential projects are throughout the U.S. and in the U.K. with a strong emphasis on Chicago's North Shore.
Our alterations and additions to some of Lake Forest's classic estates have made them relevant for today but respectful of the original architect's designs. Our passion for traditional, timeless architecture has also influenced the numerous new homes and interiors designed for the 21st century family. Since 2001, The Franklin Report has rated Michael E. Breseman Architects Ltd. as one of the best residential firms in the Chicago area.
Michael E. Breseman, Principal No stranger to swinging a hammer or carrying bricks, Michael spent his boyhood years working alongside his father in residential construction.
Our alterations and additions to some of Lake Forest's classic estates have made them relevant for today but respectful of the original architect's designs. Our passion for traditional, timeless architecture has also influenced the numerous new homes and interiors designed for the 21st century family. Since 2001, The Franklin Report has rated Michael E. Breseman Architects Ltd. as one of the best residential firms in the Chicago area.
Michael E. Breseman, Principal No stranger to swinging a hammer or carrying bricks, Michael spent his boyhood years working alongside his father in residential construction.
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MEB Architects is well versed in a wide variety of architectural home styles.
Our firm's strength is designs rooted in proper proportions, detailing, and authentic use of materials of a any chosen vernacular (English Country, French Country, Shingle Style, Transitional, Farmhouse et.)
All of our homes are uniquely designed for your family's needs, hopes and dreams.
MEB Architects will carefully review your program requirements providing unique solutions, everyday functionality, an eye on budgets, and historically pleasing designs.
Our firm's strength is designs rooted in proper proportions, detailing, and authentic use of materials of a any chosen vernacular (English Country, French Country, Shingle Style, Transitional, Farmhouse et.)
All of our homes are uniquely designed for your family's needs, hopes and dreams.
MEB Architects will carefully review your program requirements providing unique solutions, everyday functionality, an eye on budgets, and historically pleasing designs.
MEB Architects was commissioned to design a single family home and detached garage on 20 acres in Long Grove.
Surrounded by the natural setting of the adjacent conservation district we recalled the simple forms & materials of Midwestern farms.
With the client's love of French Country sensibilities, the combination led to an eclectic design of pure American and European architecture.
The four car detached garage or "barn" was designed and constructed first with the "main house" to complete the setting later.
Surrounded by the natural setting of the adjacent conservation district we recalled the simple forms & materials of Midwestern farms.
With the client's love of French Country sensibilities, the combination led to an eclectic design of pure American and European architecture.
The four car detached garage or "barn" was designed and constructed first with the "main house" to complete the setting later.
MEB Architects Ltd - two-story bay windows with vertical fretwork.
Our firm designed this new English Country home with subtle Tudor influence featuring twin gables and two-story bay windows with vertical fretwork.
The sweeping conjoined gables provide drama to the massing of this home while the detailing of the bays provides a uni design element.
The classic residence reflects authentic European style and proportion with a floor layout conducive to modern comfortable living.
Our firm designed this new English Country home with subtle Tudor influence featuring twin gables and two-story bay windows with vertical fretwork.
The sweeping conjoined gables provide drama to the massing of this home while the detailing of the bays provides a uni design element.
The classic residence reflects authentic European style and proportion with a floor layout conducive to modern comfortable living.
Through the use of perfectly balanced proportions and strong symmetry, this residence exudes the French provincial aesthetic.
This home's impressive stone facade is softened through the use of intricate detailing, curved dormers, and whimsical doors and shutters.
The interior of this residence skillfully blends hand-carved arches, reclaimed paving bricks, and historic barn beams to preserve the sense of historic elegance and charm established on the exterior.
This home's impressive stone facade is softened through the use of intricate detailing, curved dormers, and whimsical doors and shutters.
The interior of this residence skillfully blends hand-carved arches, reclaimed paving bricks, and historic barn beams to preserve the sense of historic elegance and charm established on the exterior.
The details make this new custom home come to life with authenticity.
Cut limestone and artistic stonework customize with luxury and refined craftsmanship.
The fluted arched entry and leaded glass windows with stone mullions express the true English manor architectural style in correct proportion.
The front portico features elliptical brick and stone arches forming a walkway de-emphasizing the series of garage doors.
Through appropriately specified materials, we defined a Tudor's addition with stone castellations, bracket work of stained white oak and genuine slate roofing.
Cut limestone and artistic stonework customize with luxury and refined craftsmanship.
The fluted arched entry and leaded glass windows with stone mullions express the true English manor architectural style in correct proportion.
The front portico features elliptical brick and stone arches forming a walkway de-emphasizing the series of garage doors.
Through appropriately specified materials, we defined a Tudor's addition with stone castellations, bracket work of stained white oak and genuine slate roofing.
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