Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) provides a vibrant meeting place for practitioners within the custom residential architectural community to share knowledge, experiences, resources, and partake in events relevant at all stages of their career.
Upcoming CRAN Events
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Custom Residential Architects Network Leadership

Co-Chair
Tim Hawkins, AIA

Co-Chair
Coley Holland, Affil. AIA Chicago
CRAN Steering Committee
- Alicia Blakely, AIA | SERENE Architecture + Design PLLC
- Stuart Cohen, FAIA | Stuart Cohen & Julie Hacker Architects, LLC.
- Scott Crowe, AIA | Shafer Crowe Kueck Architecture + Design
- Julie Hacker, FAIA | Stuart Cohen & Julie Hacker Architects, LLC.
- Tim Hawkins, AIA | Power Construction
- Coley Holland, Affil. AIA Chicago | Barrett’s Technology Solutions
- Greg Howe, AIA | Searle Lamaster Howe
- Nate Lielasus, AIA | Northworks Architects + Planners
- Ron Mescall, Affil. AIA Chicago | Pella Corporation
- Susan Patenaude, AIA | Wilson Patenaude Associates
- Mike Shively, AIA | En Masse Architecture and Design
- Seth Romig, AIA | Seth Romig Architect
- Kelly Tang, AIA | Olson Kundig
- Bob Zuber, AIA | Morgante Wilson Architects
- SUPPORT: CRAN Chicago supports all architects who focus on custom residential work. We address the unique issues related to custom residential practice and provide a forum for an exchange of ideas and resources that affect the residential practitioner.
- ADVOCATE: CRAN Chicago pursues new avenues to advocate for the residential practitioner through an increased public presence and by working closely with the AIA and other Knowledge Communities.
- EDUCATE: CRAN Chicago hosts programs to encourage vital ongoing discussions and continuing educational opportunities for all aspects of residential architecture.































