Celebrating 25 Years of Deep River Partners

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Celebrating 25 Years As One of the Milwaukee Area’s Largest Architectural Design Firms!

Recently, we gathered at the Deep River Partners studio with 150 clients, consultants, colleagues and friends to reflect on an extraordinary journey of 25 years. We are touched so many could attend, and for the well wishes sent by those across the country who could not join us in person.

We are truly honored to create a legacy in Residential Architecture and Interior Design. Each project is as uniquely special as those who live there. We are thankful for the trust our clients place in us, and for the ingenuity our team. We are joyful as we reflect on the highlights of our history and look forward to a bright future.

Here’s a glimpse of a memorable and poignant evening!

The entire Deep River Partner's team gathered around a conference table.
Meet the Deep River Team!
Members of the Deep River team converse in groups at the firm's 25th anniversary party.
Deep River leaders Nicholas Blavat and  Richard Sherer pose together at the firm's 25th anniversary party.
Party-goers enjoy appetizers and drinks at Deep River's 25th anniversary party.
A man pours himself a glass of wine while fellow party goers gather in the Deep River show room.

Richard Sherer, Founder/CEO, and Nicholas Blavat, AIA, Partner/Senior Project Architect, welcomed guests to the anniversary reception at the Deep River studio in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward.

Hors d’oeuvres, beverage selections and dessert bites were plentiful throughout all corners of the office. The delicious “DRP25” signature cocktail featured a uniquely crafted blueberry hibiscus refresher.

A group of people admire a timeline of Deep River Partner's company history displayed on a large canvas.
Deep River Partners' founder Richard Sherer gives a speech at the firm's 25th anniversary party.

Sherer welcomed guests and reflected on 25 years, from the first days in 1999 when he launched the company with the help and support of his siblings, Paul and Susan, to present day with a team 16 strong.

A timeline flanks the walls in the central conference room, a display of how team, technology and creativity powers Deep River’s legacy.

Friends and family of the Deep River team pose together at the firm's anniversary party.
Deep River team members pose with the firm's founder, Richard Sherer, at an anniversary party.

Deep River team members, family, and friends pose together, celebrating the firm's 25th anniversay.
A man and woman pose together, both holding drinks, during Deep River Partner's 25th anniversary party.

Throughout the open house, we were honored to spend time with many clients, past and present.

Our vetted network of trusted partners, from lighting and landscape consultants, to cabinetry and audio visual artisans to general contractors, were well represented to celebrate the extraordinary homes we have created together.