Residential Press
| CS Interiors – 2012 Winter Issue 4717 N. Paulina Chicago, Il. Features a description of this craftsman style home in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago. | |||
![]() | Chicago Magazine Video Tour - August 19, 2010 Dennis Rodkin Going Door to Door in Lake View | ![]() | Chicago Tribune | Highland Park Local Business - April 28, 2010 'COOK ARCHITECTURAL Design Studio Moved to the Merchandise Mart' |
![]() | Chicago Tribune l Homes Section 6 - January 29 2010 Leslie Mann | ![]() | True/Slant Web Article - August 31, 2009 Marjie Killeen 'Architect's advice - little things that make your home work' |
| * All items prior to 2009 were based on work by MCA, Inc. | |||
![]() | LUXE Magazine – 2008 Volume 2 Issue 2 Private Residence, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin ‘Bucolic Beauty’ Features new construction of shingle-style, ‘Something’s Gotta Give’ inspired lake home. | ![]() | Portico Magazine – 2008 Spring Issue 701 Euclid, Highland Park, Illinois 1852 Barry, Chicago, Illinois Private Residence, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin ‘Class Notes’ Features multiple award designations for excellence in design. |
![]() | This Old House Magazine – December 2007 Issue 1518 Central, Wilmette, Illinois | ![]() | Licensed Architect Magazine – 2007 Winter Issue Private Residence, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 701 Euclid, Highland Park, Illinois 1852 Barry, Chicago, Illinois ‘2007 Design Awards’ Highlights award winning project design in Single-Family Residential and Interior Architecture categories of ALA Design Awards. |
![]() | Kitchen Trends Magazine – 2007 Vol. 23 No. 8 Private Residence, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin ‘Lakeside Retreat’ Highlights clean, simple kitchen design features. | ![]() | Dream Homes Chicago Book Brian G. Carabet and John A. Shand Published by: Panache Partners, LLC Private Residence, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 510 Brier Hill, Deerfield, Illinois Features firm and professional profiles specifically referencing two challenging projects. |
![]() | Complete Home Storage Book Jeanne Huber Published by: Sunset Books 78 Woodley, Winnetka, Illinois 240 Melrose, Kenilworth, Illinois ‘Bedrooms: Closets’ Features explanation and visuals of different types of closets including advantages for each. | ![]() | Closets Magazine – 2006 February Issue 78 Woodley, Winnetka, Illinois 810 Ridge, Lake Forest, Illinois Features well-planned storage elements incorporated into decadently luxurious closet and master bedroom spaces; as well as laundry/craft room solutions. |
![]() | Kitchens & Baths Magazine – 2006 Vol.16 No.1 422 10th Street, Wilmette, Illinois ‘Doors of Opportunity’ Features unique design solutions that evoke function and flow to the renovated spaces and continuity to the new spaces. | ![]() | Portico Magazine – 2005 Winter Issue Stonebridge of Lake Bluff, Lake Bluff, Illinois ‘UM TCAUP Grads form Myefski Cook’s Stonebridge Team’ Features design and planning of new development as well as team member bios. |
![]() | This Old House Magazine – 2005 May Issue 1518 Central, Wilmette, Illinois ‘Mess Hall…No More’ | ![]() | BUILDER Magazine – May 2005 Issue 240 Melrose, Kenilworth, Illinois ‘Elegant Touch’ Recognition of Water Mark Award distinction for the dressing room in this Private Residence. |
![]() | This Old House Magazine – March 2005 Issue 1518 Central, Wilmette, Illinois ‘House Calls’ | ![]() | Home & Garden Television, ‘New Spaces’ 2011 Chestnut, Wilmette, Illinois Features renovation of galley-style kitchen, powder room, and breakfast nook into a contemporary, open kitchen. |
![]() | Kitchens & Baths Magazine – 2004 Vol.8 No.6 810 Ridge, Lake Forest, Illinois ‘Spin Cycles’ Features renovation of former servants’ quarters into functional and comfortable laundry/craft room. | ![]() | House Beautiful Magazine – 2004 Winter Issue Makeover Showhouse, Glencoe, Illinois ‘Sweet Home Chicago’ |
![]() | Chicago Home & Garden Magazine – September/October 2004 Issue 1518 Central, Wilmette, Illinois ‘Tight & Timeless’ Features First Place Award recognition from the Chicago Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. | ![]() | Kitchen & Bath Ideas Magazine – September 2004 Issue 247 Chestnut, Winnetka, Illinois ‘Look of the Irish’ Features kitchen renovation drawing from Celtic heritage, traditional character, and country warmth. |
![]() | Stone Business Magazine – August 2004 Issue 240 Melrose, Kenilworth, Illinois ‘NKBA Design Competition 2004’ Features First Place Award recognition from the Chicago Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. | ![]() | Kitchen & Bath Design News Magazine – April 2004 Issue 240 Melrose, Kenilworth, Illinois ‘Inspired Designs’ Features First Place Award recognition from the Chicago Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. |
![]() | Chicago Home & Garden Magazine – January/February 2004 Issue 5905 Upper Straits, West Bloomfield, Michigan 853 Grove, Glencoe, Illinois 240 Melrose, Kenilworth, Illinois ‘Kitchens & Baths’ Features projects awarded by the Chicago Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. | ![]() | Home & Garden Television, ‘New Spaces’ - 2003 5905 Upper Straits, West Bloomfield, Michigan 6065 Upper Straits, West Bloomfield, Michigan Features new construction and addition/renovation. |
![]() | Luxury Home Magazine - 2003 853 Grove, Glencoe, Illinois Recognition of Chicago Home Book Gold Award for stair railing design. | ![]() | Chicago Tribune Newspaper, ‘Your Place’ – October 10 2003 1852 Wellington, Chicago, Illinois ‘A bar where everyone knows your name’ Features renovation that provides authentic bar feel conveniently located at home. |
![]() | Chicago Home & Garden Magazine – Fall 2003 Issue 320 Country, Glenview, Illinois ‘Kitchens & Baths’ Features Third Place Award recognition from the Chicago Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. | ![]() | Chicago Tribune Newspaper, ‘Your Place’, March 14 2003 ‘Thinking Big? Upgrade: When adding on, keep faith to old design’ Features design expertise from Charles S. Cook regarding adding-on vertically. |
![]() | Home & Garden Television, ‘New Spaces’ - 2002 486 Greenleaf, Glencoe, Illinois Features restoration of historic coach house originally designed by George W. Maher. | Glencoe News Newspaper, ‘People and Promotions’ - 2002 ‘Cabinetry principal earns top honors’ |
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| Glencoe News Newspaper, ‘Your Local News’ - 2002 ‘The Merchants of Glencoe’ | ![]() | Chicago Home & Garden Magazine – Fall 2002 Issue Private Residence, Highland Park, Illinois 810 Ridge, Lake Forest, Illinois ‘Kitchens & Baths’ Features award recognition from the Chicago Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. |
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![]() | Licensed Architect Magazine – 2002 Vol.6 No.1 ‘Our Featured Architects’ Featured firm design philosophy, experience and current projects. | ![]() | Home & Garden Television, ‘New Spaces’ - 2001 240 Melrose, Kenilworth, Illinois 1171 Hohlfelder, Glencoe, Illinois 2512 Hurd, Evanston, Illinois Features “before” and “after” photos. |
![]() | Home & Garden Television, ‘New Spaces’ - 2001 1518 Central, Wilmette, Illinois 614 Drexel, Glencoe, Illinois 1433 Kenilworth, Glenview, Illinois Features before and after photos. | ![]() | Updating Classic America Bungalows Book - 2001 M. Caren Connolly and Louis Wasserman Published by: The Taunton Press, Inc. 1518 Central, Wilmette, Illinois ‘Changing the Species’ Features a sensitive and well-done example of changing typology. |
![]() | Chicago Home & Garden Magazine – Fall 2001 Issue 515 Essex, Kenilworth, Illinois ‘Kitchen & Bath Winners’ Features Second Place Award recognition from the Chicago Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. | ![]() | American Bungalow Magazine – Spring 2001 Issue 1518 Central, Wilmette, Illinois ‘Not Your Typical Tudor’ Features renovation and addition to bungalow recognized for design sensitivity. |
![]() | Home & Garden Television, ‘New Spaces’ - 2000 867 Grove, Glencoe, Illinois Features the expansion and renovation of the master bedroom suite. | ![]() | Chicago Home & Garden Magazine – Fall 2000 Issue 867 Grove, Glencoe, Illinois ‘Kitchen Winners’ Features Second Place Award recognition from the Chicago Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. |
![]() | Chicago Tribune Magazine, September 10 2000 100 East Huron, Chicago, Illinois ‘Up, up and away’ Features an inside look at design utilized in Michigan Avenue penthouses. | Chicago Home Book - 1999 Published by: Idea Corp., Inc. Features an essay by Charles S. Cook on residential design. |
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![]() | Traditional Home: Signature Style Book - 1999 Published by: Meredit Books 240 Melrose, Kenilworth, Illinois ‘Achieving Timeless Ease’ Features the interior architecture and design of new bedroom suite, family room, library, laundry/craft room, and powder room. | Chicago Tribune Newspaper, ‘Home’ - 1998 ‘Residential Paving Alternatives’ |
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| Chicago Tribune Newspaper, ‘Tempo’ - 1997 ‘Working in North Shore Suburbs - Professionals forsaking Loop for local downtowns’ | ![]() | Architecture in the Public Realm Exhibit - 1996 AIA – Chicago Chapter 2700 Hampden, Chicago, Illinois Features this single-family home’s interior architecture. |
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![]() | Chicago Tribune Magazine – July 17 1994 100 Huron, Chicago, Illinois ‘Height of Serenity’ Features element of tranquility among Michigan Avenue high-rise apartments. | ||












































