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Van Cleave Architecture + Design

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars10 Reviews
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About Us

Our small office specializes in collaborative design for new construction, additions and remodels that create functional and innovative solutions to the living environment. We especially love the challenge of older homes and embrace their inherent beauty and craftsmanship while bringing them into the 21st century! Please call for an informal consultation.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Attic Conversion, Barn Design & Construction, Basement Design, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Custom Home, Deck Design, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Garage Design, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, Kitchen Design, New Home Construction, Pool House Design & Construction, Space Planning, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Tiny House Construction, Universal Design, Custom Homes

Areas Served

Bayside, Brown Deer, Butler, Cudahy, Elm Grove, Fox Point, Glendale, Greendale, Greenfield, Hales Corners, Milwaukee, New Berlin, River Hills, Saint Francis, Shorewood, South Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, West Allis, West Milwaukee, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Twin Lakes, Green Bay, Madison, Racine, Kenosha, Gurnee, Antioch, Burlington, Waterford, Lake Geneva

Awards

Wisconsin and Illinois Registration AIA Milwaukee chapter NCARB certificate holder

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23 Projects

Arts & Crafts II

8 photos

1902 Family Lake House

7 photos

Cream City Brick Farmhouse

4 photos

1870's Farm House Transformation

18 photos

Garage to Guesthouse

13 photos
Mundelein, IL

Lake House Retreat, Lake County, IL

32 photos
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Credentials

3 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2021
Best of Houzz 2020
Best of Houzz 2019
4 Houzz Badges
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25,000 Ideabook Saves
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10 Reviews for Van Cleave Architecture + Design

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Eva Bishop
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Vancleeve 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 went according to plan. Would highly recommend.
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Josh
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Great job redesigning our kitchen in an older house while still staying true to the home. Suzie spent a good amount of time giving us various creative options on how to maximize the space for the way we live.
Van Cleave Architecture + Design
Comment from Van Cleave Architecture + Design:
Thank you Josh! You guys were perfect clients as well!
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Carmel Builders
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Suzie is truly a professional who understands how to listen to clients' needs and understands the value of having a team mantality on a project. We at Carmel Builders, are excited to work with Van Cleave Architecture, because we share the same beliefs when it comes to working with Home Owners; of providing our expertise to help make design decisions that are right for them and their home. Suzie is a great listener, caring and approachable.
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Michael Alan Kaskel
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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I photograph primarily kitchens and baths for architects and designers. Here's what typically happens. I'll photo a job for the architect, all the architectural elements are there, but the design quality is lacking...and when I photo for the designer, it's the opposite. Than there's Suzie. Suzie is the best of both worlds combined. She has such a talent for including both the architectural and design elements into all her projects that I'm always salivating at the chance to photograph her work. She's a pleasure to work with and of course is the consummate professional.
liverpool65
liverpool65
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Van Cleave Archictecture turned our visions into reality! Our kitchen and third floor remodel has exceeded our expectations. It makes us happy every time we enter the rooms. The visual and functional appeal are amazing! Suzie's experience and talents are apparent in her work. She is professional, easy to work with and timely. Thanks you Suzie!!
jlgardn2
jlgardn2
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
We are so glad we decided to use Van Cleave Architecture for our home renovation, Suzie was instrumental in making our vision a reality. She has a real eye for maintaining the integrity of a home while adding the desired features of today. She was a great "go-between" for us and the contractor. She drew up a detailed plan, after listening to what we were looking for. This eliminated any confusion with the hands on aspect of the job and expedited the renovation immensely. This plan also put our minds at ease, giving us a visual of what we could expect. She was approachable and easy to work with, patient and professional from start to end. She was promptly on-site when we needed her to be and a phone call away for anything else that popped up. We would highly recommend Van Cleave Architecture to anyone.
citygirl231
citygirl231
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
Wow...this place is unbelievable...these are usually the first words out of our family and friends mouths when they see what a wonderful job Suzie did for us on the renovation of our lake house. From the photos you will probably have the same reaction. Don't let the photos be your only reason for choosing to work with her. Her attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and her willingness to listen to your dreams and turn them into reality are the reasons you should work with her. Suzie has the ability to transform your space into your dream place and you will enjoy working with her in the process.
kvangek
kvangek
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Suzie helped us re-imagine, in a cost-effective and original way, the exterior of a century old farmhouse. She has designed a multi-family porch, finding ways to add space within the limitations of the building code and existing structural supports. She also helped us source a reasonably priced contractor for that project, as well. Suzie even helped with the layout design of both my mother's and my kitchen. I remember the redesign of Suzie's own kitchen, which was smartly laid out and added much to the value of her house. If there is ever a project that I need an architect for, I "go-to" Suzie Van Cleave of Burnham and VanCleave Architects.
elixur99
elixur99
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Client
From concept to execution, working with Burnham and Van Cleave could not have been a more professional and positive experience. An unfinished, raw attic space was the starting point for creating a unique and welcoming room for our teenage son. Capable of understanding our needs and working within our budget, they went above and beyond our expectations for what was possible, creating a unique room which met all of our needs. Construction was implemented by an outside contractor, however, we used Burnham and Van Cleave as project manager for the job, as well as the designers, knowing that answers to specific questions were best coming from them. They proved to be problem solvers and really worked well with our contractor. I would highly recommend this firm and will use them again in the future.
choonwh
choonwh
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Suzie was very considerate and creative of my family's needs and wants for her design for our basement, rec room, theater room and laundry room. She was also prompt meeting the deadline.
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Commented: what are the colors on the houseIsn’t it a beautiful craftsman home? We were not involved with the original colors, so I do not know the names of the paint colors. Basically it is a chocolate brown on the trim and cream or warm whit...
July 15, 2021
Commented: Is this a downdraft vent? What model? CFM? ThxHi Michael, this island range used a downdraft vent made by Best. I do not know the exact model number but it vents down into the unfinished basement, then between the floor joists and out the side o...
April 14, 2021
Commented: Is it normal to combine two colored medals?Nothing is “normal” as all homeowners have different opinions and perspectives! But, yes, we often see two metal finishes in the same project
August 4, 2020
Commented: CabinetsHi Steph, the cabinets are made from quarter-sawn white oak which was typical in the public spaces of Arts & Crafts homes and less typical now due to the expense. The finish is a custom stain wit...
June 6, 2020
Commented: I love the unique counter stools. Who is the manufacturer?Yes, these are definitely unique stools! Unfortunately, the homeowner chose them so I do not know the manufacturer. I love how the modern stools look in the Arts & Crafts kitchen.
May 24, 2020
Commented: wood and stain typeThese cabinets are a custom mixed stain with glazing. It took 6 tries to get it right as we were trying to match the original oak trim in this Arts & Crafts home from the 1920’s.
January 26, 2020
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Milwaukee Area, WI 53202
Typical Job Cost $20,000 - 1,000,000
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