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address: "1230 S. 6th Street, Springfield, Illinois 62703, United States"
latitude: 39.7622
longitude: -89.6275
phone: "(217) 744-9036"
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rating: 5
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# John Shafer

Original Houzz profile: [John Shafer](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/john-shafer-pfvwus-pf~687951571)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Springfield, IL
- **Serves:** Springfield, Peoria, Champaign, Bloomington, Decatur, Quincy, Chatham, Sherman, Rochester, Riverton, Jerome, Southern View, Grandview, Leland Grove, Spaulding, Dawson, Clear Lake, Curran, Glenarm, Indianapolis, Lowder, St. Louis
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 500 Ideabook Saves

John Shafer + Associates offers a comprehensive range of services, encompassing architectural design, master planning, and interior design, ensuring that we can meet the diverse needs and aspirations of our clients.

Our primary objective is to craft projects that not only contribute to the built environment but also significantly enhance our quality of life. We are dedicated to adding value through our unwavering commitment to creativity and innovation.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Sustainable Design
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Floor Plans
- 3D Rendering
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Green Building
- Space Planning
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Universal Design
- Multigenerational Homes
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Historic Building Conservation
- Basement Design
- Landscape Plans
- Home Gym Design & Construction
- Rooftop Deck Installation

### Areas Served

- Springfield
- Peoria
- Champaign
- Bloomington
- Decatur
- Quincy
- Chatham
- Sherman
- Rochester
- Riverton
- Jerome
- Southern View
- Grandview
- Leland Grove
- Spaulding
- Dawson
- Clear Lake
- Curran
- Glenarm
- Indianapolis
- Lowder
- St. Louis

### Typical Job Cost

$100,000 - 4 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | John Shafer |
| Address | 1230 S. 6th Street, Springfield, Illinois 62703, United States |
| Phone | (217) 744-9036 |
| Website | http://www.shafer-arch.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 49 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/shaferarch/
- Blog — shafer-arch.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [John Shafer](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/john-shafer-pfvwus-pf~687951571)
- **Website:** http://www.shafer-arch.com
- **Phone:** (217) 744-9036

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- LEED AP, AIA Awards, Fine Homebuilding Feature

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [AIA Custom Residential Architects Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-custom-residential-architects-network-pfvwus-pf~629398549)
- [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews**

### All 4 reviews

**★★★★★ — David K Warfel at LightCanHelpYou.com, July 2018**

> John Shafer is a talented and creative architect who treats every project as an opportunity to do his best for the client.  I had the pleasure of working with John and his team as a lighting consultant for several of his commercial projects, but the custom home we did for a client is perhaps my favorite collaboration.  The home is filled with natural light and the warmth of natural wood, nestles perfectly into the lakeside hill, and features a screened in porch that I would love to have myself.   If you need a home that fits you, give John a call.

**★★★★★ — renugov, Jan. 2015**

> I have worked with John from scratch to design our dream house.  Simply put, he is an artist.  Highly recommend.

**★★★★★ — lpurves, Dec. 2014**

> John has been an excellent partner in remodeling our 1930's era house.  He listens well and brings creative ideas to the project.  He has worked well with our contractor to solve structural challenges,  We enthusiastically recommend John!

**★★★★★ — lsteiner123, Sept. 2014**

> I had an entire book of pictures of the type of house I wanted to build and had worked with a wonderful draftsman who laid out the house.  We knew that we needed someone to help with the complicated roofline and the outside of the house and had friend who had John as the architect for their unique home.  John helped us to translate my ideas into a picture perfect home.  He laid out the complicated roofline, created a design for the outside of the home which captured the "lodge" look, including a signature window design, saved me from over and under estimating the size of rooms, created a unique yet wonderful floor plan.  The home is both grand and intimate.  He reminded me that there are three elements:  size, detail, and cost.....and that I only got to have 2 of them!  That helped a lot in the design and choice process.  John is a gem...keen eye, sharp mind, both an artist and architect.

## Selected projects

- [Lake Springfield Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-springfield-residence-pj-vj~14059)
  - Location: Springfield, IL
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: This beautiful stone house, located on a calm lake, is a symbol of elegance and luxury. Every part of the house is carefully designed to provide a stunning view of the lake. The house's stone exterior blends in with the natural surroundings, making it seem sturdy and timeless. Inside, the design is both comfortable and luxurious, with plenty of natural light coming in from large windows. The interior is full of high-quality finishes, like a modern kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and styl…
- [House on a Pond](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-on-a-pond-pj-vj~5685518)
  - Location: Springfield, IL
  - Photos: 18
- [Home in the Reserve](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-in-the-reserve-pj-vj~14061)
  - Location: Springfield, IL
  - Photos: 9
- [Dramatic Entrances](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dramatic-entrances-pj-vj~203399)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Lake Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-home-remodel-pj-vj~829971)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Country Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-residence-pj-vj~14060)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Central Illinois Villa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/central-illinois-villa-pj-vj~203360)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Wolfs Way Lodge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wolfs-way-lodge-pj-vj~829937)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Ranch Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ranch-home-remodel-pj-vj~829910)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/john-shafer-pfvwus-pf~687951571)

## Ideabooks

- [DeMarco](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/184782924/list/demarco) — 3 ideas
- [Carlock](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/172285739/list/carlock) — 18 ideas
- [Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/147252468/list/stairs) — 33 ideas
- [Keim Williams](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/172267150/list/keim-williams) — 11 ideas
- [State Street](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/172791428/list/state-street) — 2 ideas
- [Said](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/150738452/list/said) — 23 ideas
- [Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118295175/list/lighting) — 6 ideas
- [Built-Ins](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/111452867/list/built-ins) — 21 ideas
- [Shafer Ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3059955/list/shafer-ideabook) — 15 ideas
- [Arcades](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/123281863/list/arcades) — 12 ideas
- [Wainscoat](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/128257522/list/wainscoat) — 3 ideas
- [Room Dividers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/134572765/list/room-dividers) — 16 ideas
- [Mediterranean Modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/149403970/list/mediterranean-modern) — 14 ideas
- [Sarraf-Goldstein](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63403124/list/sarraf-goldstein) — 41 ideas
- [Smith](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89821479/list/smith) — 10 ideas
- [Prairie Style](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80952757/list/prairie-style) — 1 idea
- [Railings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68636818/list/railings) — 17 ideas
- [Plans](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17847717/list/plans) — 1 idea
- [Ceilings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20761597/list/ceilings) — 30 ideas
- [Fences](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5909646/list/fences) — 21 ideas

[See all 64 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/shaferarchitects)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-26.*