About Us
Mike Shively
AIA, Founding Partner
LEED Accredited
Licensed in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Utah
Registered Energy Professional, Self-Certification with City of Chicago
“It’s my mission in life: Make life better through architecture.”
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 makes daily life better.
Mike is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is licensed to practice in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Utah. He is a LEED accredited professional and is NCARB certified. He is active in the community of architects both nationally and locally, serving as co-chair of AIA Chicago Custom Residential Architect’s Network, a member of the Design Leadership Network, and a volunteer member of the Greater Goethe Neighborhood Association Zoning and Planning Committee. His extracurricular activities include traveling and camping, a connoisseur’s passion for coffee, and dog parenting his Scottie, Jim and Mini Aussie, Tammy Faye. He makes his home in an En Masse design, the firm’s Logan Square live-work headquarters, with his partner, Bryce Sprosty.
Lucas Goldbach
AIA, Partner + Design Director
Licensed in Illinois
“Creativity is the biggest part of who I am, and it's how I approach every day, actively seeking inspiration.”
Lucas’s first interest in Architecture began on a childhood visit to Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterwork, Fallingwater: “It blew my mind that this is what a house could be.”
That spark persisted throughout an education and early career filled with artistic and creative pursuits: participating in a design-build workshop in Ghana as an honors undergraduate student at Miami University; and exploring Modernism, design psychology and the visual nature of urban life for his master’s thesis and a featured exhibition at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His career in architecture began at Chicago firms Morgante-Wilson Architects and Massey Associates Architects.
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.
“Creation thrives through engaged partners who push back and layer on ideas.”
Building relationships — with colleagues, clients and the community — is a cornerstone of Lucas’ practice. He is the co-chair of the AIA Chicago LGBTQ Alliance, participates as a mentor in the IIT Wing program and was named a 2020 Notable LGTBQ Executive by Crain’s Chicago Business. When he’s not working, Lucas splits his time between homes in Chicago’s Logan Square and Michigan with his partner, Nick Bernard, trains for marathons and never misses a chance to get in a game of volleyball.
Ross Renjillian
Associate, Senior Architect
“At En Masse, we look to use design as a tool to create community and better environments for our clients.”
Ross leads En Masse’s commercial and developer division, assuring projects get from start to finish while also being involved in design, communication, and coordination between the team, the client, and the contractors. His work in the commercial space brings fresh perspectives to a wide range of clients, and he finds that every day working at En Masse brings interesting and unique challenges to the table.
He loves coffee, good food, and his dog, and spends his free time sailing, doing yoga and going on urban adventures.
Jacob Miklasz
Architectural Designer
“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.”
Jacob is the Senior Residential project lead at En Masse. With a background in events, performance design, and construction, he is wholly engaged in the process from schematic design to the final trim and details; facilitating coordination and communication between all team members.
The relationship of people and their built environments, on both a physical and ephemeral scale, drew him towards residential design as an ultimate exploration of these combined interests. By getting to know a client’s greatest desires for their home Jacob believes in creating spaces that will be cherished well beyond his involvement in the process.
He enjoys taking on a mentorship role within En Masse, sharing his experiences and lessons learned at the firm with the junior staff. In his free time, he enjoys video games, photography, cycling, and keeps busy with projects around his house.
Yesha A. Mody
Architectural Designer
“Most of all, I enjoy trying and learning different design process while translating ideas into something tangible.”
Originally from Mumbai, India, Yesha moved to Chicago to complete her Masters in Interior Architecture from the School of the Art Institute. On the En Masse team, Yesha work on various commercial and residential projects from start to finish, aids in design visualization using 3D softwares and model making along with building material palettes and design inspiration for her various projects.
Yesha takes pride in being a life-long learner, constantly learning from people and resources around her. Outside of work, she takes interest in Formula 1 racing, music, and dance, exploring the relationship between movement and communication.
Morgan Peterson
Architectural Designer
“Similar to people, all spaces we occupy have a personality and character that affect how we feel and act.”
Morgan supports all phases of design and construction at En Masse. While he mainly focuses on new build residential projects he also works on the renovation team.
Morgan is a tactile designer, and enjoys building relationships with clients and working together to understand what kind of spaces work best for their style of living. In his free time, he has interest in furniture building, ceramics, textile weaving, watercoloring, sculpture, and sewing, and enjoys zipping around Chicago on his bike, checking out the local house music scene.
Madison Burman
Studio Manager
“Considered, long-lasting, and aware design is one of the artistic solutions to uniting our city.”
Madison keeps everything running smoothly in the office, while also planning for events, communications needs, and brand management and meetings. She loves Chicago and Urban Studies, and is recent graduate of Northwestern University with a degree in Social Science focusing on Urban Development.
She works closely with clients, vendors, and staff to help the other members of the team to do their jobs in the most efficient way possible.
When she is not at En Masse, Madison is a mixed media artist, stand-up comic, experimenter of new recipes, amateur hot yogi.
Lisa Cook
Accountant
“Environments that speak to me just lift me up, whether it be buildings, rooms or nature.”
Lisa takes care of the financial side of En Masse’s business so that the team can devote more time to clients. Though she works remotely most of the time, she’s an enthusiastic attendee of events and meetings at the studio, where she can mingle with coworkers and clients face-to-face.
Lisa loves being outside, walking and hiking, and is a frequent visitor at the Chicago Botanic Garden. She has a strong appreciation for how people can be affected by their environments, and enjoys being able to work with En Masse to make it possible for the team to create positive spaces for their clients.
Adam DiPaola
Architect II
“As architects and designers, we work to capture what is often taken for granted - places to create small moments together, to share memories, and to nurture families and friendships.”
Adam joined the En Masse team after years of managing high-end, custom residential projects on the West Coast. With a professional background in the intricate aspects of bespoke homes, he utilizes his skills to develop detailed drawing sets and bring our clients' most imaginative ideas to fruition.
Collaborating closely with our firm partners, his focus is to enhance project standards and deliver elegant solutions to everyday building challenges.
Adam embraces being a Chicago explorer! On his time off, he enjoys immersing himself in what makes the city unique, exploring the vibrant food scene, visiting art exhibitions, and going on urban hikes.
Austin Taylor
Architectural Designer
“ I am dedicated to combining timeless design aesthetics and cutting-edge technology.”
A recent graduate from the IIT College of Architecture, where sustainability is a key focus, Austin believes in creating spaces that communities can use and repurpose for generations.
His professional goals are to encourage responsible building practices and challenge the notion of excessive construction, striving for a future where architecture is approached with a thoughtful and long-term perspective.
Austin’s passions for fashion, music, and textiles continue to shape his creative outlook. Inspired by the textile heritage of his hometown, Belmont, North Carolina, he finds connections between textile design and architectural representation. In his free time, you may find Austin at a local Chicago DIY show or playing one of his many instruments.
Fatemah Alabdulrazaq
Intern
“My passion is in crafting sustainable, inclusive spaces that celebrate diversity and inspire connection.”
Fatemah, En Masse's Autumn intern, assists the team with drafting and visualization tasks. Currently completing her undergraduate degree in Interior Design at the University of Cincinatti, she appreciates all elements of design and enjoys being a part of the collaborative efforts involved in a project’s completion.
An avid concertgoer, outside of the office you'll find Fatemah enjoying Chicago’s music scene or sitting at a coffee shop with her headphones on and a latte in hand.