All Together

Our architecture — and our firm — are uniquely welcoming. Our designs take shape around real life, and deliver both refined function and undeniable style. From the collaborative way we create, to the inspiration we find in the world at large, the name says it all:

Let’s design En Masse.

Design

Our work spans heirloom-quality residences, design-forward commercial and hospitality spaces, and curated interiors. Translating our clients’ vision into inspired surroundings — from the inside out and from form to finishes — we create spaces that are tailored, expressive, and built to last. Our award-winning work brings warmth and thoughtful design to modern new construction and a fresh perspective to historic renovations.

Two men sitting at a table, one with a beard and the other holding a black dog. They are smiling and looking at each other in a room with framed pictures on the wall and a large potted plant in the corner.

Process

We’re an eclectic group of architects and designers who are serious about fun because we love what we do. Collaboration with our clients, designers, contractor teams, artists, and craftsmen bring our designs to life. By building an ethos around each project and amplifying the strength of every individual, we navigate the complexities of design and construction. With clarity and confidence, En Masse celebrates the joy of creating great work together.

A man and woman engaged in a conversation, sitting at a wooden table in a modern office or conference room, with papers, a rolled-up blueprint, and drinks on the table.

Community

Partners Mike Shively and Lucas Goldbach lead our design studios in Chicago and Southwest Michigan. Tucked into a row of vintage greystones, our Logan Square studio is in ongoing conversation with its historic neighborhood and the creative community that surrounds it. We organize public events, spotlight local organizations, and take an active role in civic and professional design circles. Design is rooted in place, and we’re proud to contribute to the community that shape us.

Person holding a tote bag with the word 'BRIDGE' on it, containing a rolled-up document labeled 'MASSE' and a piece of wood, standing on a wooden floor against a brick wall.

Our Team

  • LEED Accredited
    Licensed in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Utah
    Registered Energy Professional, Self-Certification with City of Chicago

    For Mike, En Masse represents the culmination of a lifelong passion for architecture. After founding Mike Shively Architecture in 2015, he began to refine the whole-team approach to architecture that would eventually result in En Masse.

    “Building a firm is sort of like building a house,” he says, “except the parts are the people. You take the time to learn what their strengths are and build them up in the right part of the project so that they can realize that potential.”

    Mike likes to think of En Masse as it relates to another passion of his: the band Phish. Both involve collaboration and creative improvisation resulting in intricately layered performances. Empowered, whole-team creativity informs Mike’s leadership and is synonymous with his approach to En Masse’s clients and projects: listening and collaborating come first, leading to design that brings joy to daily life.

    Originally from: Paducah, Kentucky
    If not here, he’s probably: at his cabin in Michigan with his dogs Tammy Faye and Jim
    Coffee Order: a cortado, whole milk, and weigh the grounds out

A smiling man with dark and gray hair, wearing a gray button-up shirt and a silver necklace with a circular pendant, leaning against a concrete wall.

  • Licensed in Illinois

    “Creativity is the biggest part of who I am, and it's how I approach every day, actively seeking inspiration.”

    For Lucas, En Masse represents the art in architecture, and a creative practice fueled by collaboration and a healthy sense of humor. He injects art and artisanship into every facet of the firm’s work, from signature hand-drawn renderings to bespoke finishing details. As a creative leader, he consistently challenges himself and the En Masse team to reach for the idea, the detail, the solution that not only understands the style and essence of a building, but how to break the rules in inspired fashion.

    Originally from: Pittsburgh, PA
    If not here, he’s probably: doom scrolling or at his cottage in Michigan
    Coffee Order: 3 gallons of black coffee

A man with light brown hair, and blue eyes smiling, standing with arms crossed in front of a concrete wall, wearing a khaki button-up shirt and a wristwatch.

  • “At En Masse, we look to use design as a tool to create community and better environments for our clients.”

    Originally from: Long Island, NY
    If not here, he’s probably: out to lunch.
    Coffee Order: varies, has a diverse and comprehensive appreciation for all forms of coffee

  • “As designers we have a paramount task of weaving our intentions into a cohesive whole which guides and responds to everyone who interacts with the space.”

    Originally from: Dekalb, IL
    If not here, he’s probably: gardening on the apartment deck
    Coffee Order: cappuccino with whole milk

  • “Most of all, I enjoy trying and learning different design process while translating ideas into something tangible.”

    Originally from: Mumbai, India
    If not here, she’s probably: somewhere social dancing
    Coffee Order: almond milk cortado

  • “Similar to people, all spaces we occupy have a personality and character that affect how we feel and act.”

    Originally from: Podunk, Iowa
    If not here, he’s probably: scared at the grocery store
    Coffee Order: Iced Americano 365 days a year

A young person with brown, tousled hair and facial hair, smiling at the camera, wearing a beige t-shirt, standing outdoors in front of a concrete wall.

  • “ I am dedicated to combining timeless design aesthetics and cutting-edge technology.”

    Originally from: Belmont, NC
    If not here, he’s probably: seeing a show
    Coffee Order: vanilla latte

  • “I like to imagine the life story of buildings and their settings. What is original, what was added, why was it changed, and what can we do to move the story forward?”

    Originally from: Kirkwood, MO

    If not here, he’s probably: Learning pedal steel licks on guitar

    Coffee Order: Black, no room

  • “Considered, long-lasting, and aware design is one of the artistic solutions to uniting our city.”

    Originally from: Chicago, proper
    If not here, she’s probably: somewhere between hot yoga and stand up- depending on the reset the day requires
    Coffee Order: whatever it is, it costs $8

  • “Environments that speak to me just lift me up, whether it be buildings, rooms or nature.”

    Originally from: the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
    If not here, she’s probably: walking the Chicago Botanic Gardens
    Coffee Order: large Diet Coke. light ice

  • “Good design has a huge impact on the way we live. It quietly shapes our habits, supports our well-being, and ensures that the spaces we create are not just useful and beautiful, but also humane and sustainable.”

    Originally from: Pasadena, California
    If not here, she’s probably: planning something: next travel adventure, next recipe to try, next event to organize
    Coffee Order: dirty chai latte

  • To me, design is about blending creativity with purpose, making beauty functional and meaning visible.

    Originally from: Mumbai, India
    If not here, she’s probably: boarding her next flight to somewhere inspiring
    Coffee Order: anything to help put her life together