Designer Profile

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Director of Architecture

Michael Waechter, AIA, RIBA, NCARB is Director of Architecture at Soucie Horner Design Collective, where he blends technical expertise with a refined design sensibility to elevate interior architectural design on projects throughout the country. Licensed in eight states, he is a member of the American Institute of Architects, a Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects, and NCARB-certified. With a background that spans military service, carpentry, and nearly three decades in architecture – including his own practice, Waechter Architects – Michael brings a uniquely comprehensive perspective to projects of all types, scales, and complexities. He holds a Master of Architecture degree as well as a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Architecture.

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Journal Stories

Spacious lobby incorporating SHIIR Rugs, Holly Hunt Lounge Chairs, Monochromatic Art, and Byzantine mosaics.

Commercial Design

Some designers believe residential and commercial projects are two completely different beasts. At Soucie Horner, we respectfully disagree. In fact, the design process – and the end result – is often more alike than you might think, whether we’re working on a single-family home on Chicago’s North Shore, or a rental apartment building such as Wolf Point East in the heart of the city.