En Masse is an architecture and design collective creating inspired surroundings for a well-lived life.

Having grown into a multi-person company while developing its strong architectural perspective, Mike Shively Architecture approached us looking to realign their five year-old identity with their current studio vision through a brand new name and visual identity.

By first establishing the three brand principles above, we laid the foundation for exploring new names and visual identities. This provided guidance during the process of coming up with names that fit the client’s vision. Additionally, it was important to stand out from the competition by avoiding the common use of full names, “studio”, or “firm”.

The final name and identity work together to reflect the firm’s ethos. En Masse means “All Together”, a name with a dual meaning: alluding to their interior and exterior skillset (a rarity in the architecture industry) and their collaborative work process amongst the firm, their contractors, and their clients.