Firm Media Coverage
2006 Closets Magazine - February Issue (7MB)
78 Woodley, Winnetka, Illinois
810 Ridge, Lake Forest, Illinois
'Suite Dreams'
Features well-planned storage elements incorporated into decadently luxurious closet and master bedroom spaces; as well as laundry/craft room solutions
2006 Kitchens & Baths Magazine - Vol.16 No.1 (7MB)
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
2005 Portico Newsletter - Winter Issue (4MB)
Stonebridge Development
136 Green Bay, 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.
2005 This Old House Magazine - May Issue (7MB)
1518 Central, Wilmette, Illinois
'Mess Hall...No More'
Features a guide to planning the perfect mudroom
2005 Builder Magazine - May Issue (540KB)
240 Melrose, Kenilworth, Illinois
'Elegant Touch'
Recognition of Water Mark Award distinction for the dressing room in this Private Residence
2005 This Old House Magazine - March Issue (7MB)
1518 Central, Wilmette, Illinois
'House Calls'
Features kitchen renovation of a 1920's bungalow
2004 Home & Garden Television, 'New Spaces' (900KB)
2011 Chestnut, Wilmette, Illinois
Features renovation of galley-style kitchen, powder room and breakfast nook into a contemporary, open kitchen
2004 Kitchens & Baths Magazine - Vol.8 No.6 (3MB)
810 Ridge, Lake Forest, Illinois
'Spin Cyles'
Features renovation of former servants' quarters into functional and comfortable laundry/craft room
2004 Commercial Builder Magazine - Winter Issue (3MB)
2700 North Halsted, Chicago, Illinois
North Shore Community Bank & Trust
7800 Lincoln, Skokie, Illinois
'In Search of Excellence'
Features Project of the Year Award recognition from the National Commercial Builders Council
2004 House Beautiful Magazine - October Issue (4MB)
Makeover Showhouse, Glencoe, Illinois
'Sweet Home Chicago'
Features design and renovation of master bath
2004 Chicago Home & Garden Magazine - September/October Issue (3MB)
1518 Central, Wilmette, Illinois
'Tight and Timeless'
Features First Place Award recognition from the Chicago Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association
2004 Kitchen & Bath Ideas Magazine - September Issue (7MB)
247 Chestnut, Winnetka, Illinois
'Look of the Irish'
Features kitchen renovation drawing from Celtic heritage, traditional character, and country warmth
2004 Stone Business Magazine - August Issue (2MB)
240 Melrose, Kenilworth, Illinois
'NKBA Design Competition 2004'
Features First Place Award recognition from the Chicago Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association
2004 Kitchen & Bath Design News Magazine - April Issue (3MB)
240 Melrose, Kenilworth, Illinois
'Inspired Designs'
Features First Place Award recognition from the Chicago Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association
2004 Chicago Home & Garden Magazine - January/February Issue (3MB)
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 & Bath Association
2003 Home & Garden Television, 'New Spaces'
5905 Upper Straits, West Bloomfield, Michigan
6065 Upper Straits, West Bloomfield, Michigan
Features new construction and addition/renovation
2003 Luxury Home Magazine
853 Grove, Glencoe, Illinois
Recognition of Chicago Home Book Gold Award for stair railing design
2003 Chicago Tribune Newspaper, 'Your Place' - October 10 (4MB)
1852 West Wellington, Chicago, Illinois
'A bar where everyone knows your name'
Features basement renovation that provides authentic bar feel conveniently located at home
2003 Chicago Home & Garden Magazine - Fall Issue (2MB)
320 Country, Glenview, Illinois
'Kitchens & Baths'
Features Third Place Award recognition from the Chicago Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association
2003 Chicago Tribune Newspaper, 'Your Place' - March 14 (4MB)
'Thinking Big? Upgrade: When adding on, keep faith to old design'
Features design expertise from Charles S. Cook regarding adding-on vertically
2002 Home & Garden Television, ' New Spaces'
486 Greenleaf, Glencoe, Illinois
Features restoration of historic coach house originally designed by George W. Maher
2002 Glencoe News Newspaper, 'People and Promotions'
'Cabinetry principal earns top honors'
2002 Glencoe News Newspaper, 'Your Local News'
'The Merchants of Glencoe'
2002 The Mining Journal Newspaper- November 12 (3MB)
Veterans Memorial of Harlow Park, Marquette, Michigan
'Veterans memorial dedicated, Crowd gathers for patriotic ceremony'
Features dedication and notes design highlights of new memorial
2002 Commercial Builder Magazine - Fall Issue (4MB)
Northbrook Bank & Trust
1100 Waukegan, Northbrook, Illinois
'Awards of Excellence'
Features Chairman's Award recognition from the National Commercial Builders Council
2002 Chicago Home & Garden Magazine - Fall Issue (7MB)
Private Residence, Highland Park, Illinois
810 Ridge, Lake Forest, Illinois
'Kitchens & Baths'
Features award recognition from the Chicago Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association
2002 Licensed Architect Magazine - Vol.6 No.1 (4MB)
'Our Featured Architects'
Features firm design philosophy, experience, and current projects
2001 Home & Garden Television, 'New Spaces'
240 Melrose, Kenilworth, Illinois
1171 Hohlfelder, Glencoe, Illinois
2512 Hurd, Evanston, Illinois
Features before and after photos
2001 Home & Garden Television, 'New Spaces'
1518 Central, Wilmette, Illinois
614 Drexel, Glencoe, Illinois
Private Residence, Glenview, Illinois
Features before and after photos
2001 Updating Classic America Bungalows Book (4MB)
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
2001 Commercial Builder Magazine - November/December Issue (4MB)
Winnetka Galleria
562 Lincoln, Winnetka, Illinois
'Awards of Excellence'
Features Grand Award recognition from the National Commercial Builders Council
2001 Chicago Home & Garden Magazine - Fall Issue (4MB)
515 Essex, Kenilworth, Illinois
'Kitchen & Bath Winners'
Features Second Place Award recognition from the Chicago Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association
2001 American Bungalow Magazine - Spring Issue (7MB)
1518 Central, Wilmette, Illinois
'Not Your Typical Tudor'
Features renovation and addition to bungalow recognized for design sensitivity
2001 Remodeling Magazine - Spring Issue (10MB)
1304 Isabella, Wilmette, Illinois
'Attic Attraction'
Features the attic renovation to provide a master bedroom suite for a craftsman style residence
2000 Home & Garden Television, 'New Spaces'
867 Grove, Glencoe, Illinois
Features the expansion and renovation of the master bedroom suite
2000 Builder Magazine
867 Grove, Glencoe, Illinois
2000 Chicago Home & Garden Magazine - Fall Issue (3MB)
867 Grove, Glencoe, Illinois
'Kitchen Winners'
Features Second Place Award recognition from the Chicago Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association
2000 Chicago Tribune Magazine - September 10 (3MB)
100 East Huron, Chicago, Illinois
'Up, up and away'
Features an inside look at design utilized in Michigan Avenue penthouses
1999 Chicago Home Book
Published by: Idea Corp., Inc.
Features an essay by Charles S. Cook on residential design
1999 Traditional Home: Signature Style Book (4MB)
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
1999 Chicago Tribune Newspaper, 'Metro'
589 Vernon, Glencoe, Illinois
'House Move'
1999 Chicago Tribune Newspaper, 'Your Money'
385 Park, Glencoe, Illinois
'Park Avenue Townhouse Development'
1999 Chicago Tribune Newspaper, 'Friday'
1669-1681 North Milwaukee, Chicago, Illinois
'Edison Place Development'
1998 Chicago Tribune Newspaper, 'Home'
'Residential Paving Alternatives'
1997 Chicago Tribune Newspaper, 'Tempo'
'Working in North Shore Suburbs - Professionals forsaking Loop for local downtowns'
1996 Architecture in the Public Realm Exhibit
AIA - Chicago Chapter
2700 Hampden, Chicago, Illinois
Features the interior architecture
1994 Chicago Tribune Magazine - July 17 (5MB)
100 East Huron, Chicago, Illinois
'Height of Serenity'
Features element of tranquility among Michigan Avenue high-rise apartments