An impressive addition to the IDEA Home series, the NEWLOOK Experience Home is a master class in engineering and creative design, with builder Michael Freiburger out-thinking ...
Moen: Elevating Water, Wellness, and Design in the NEWLOOK Experience Home Ever since the COVID pandemic burst on the scene and disrupted everyday life and raised health fears...
With the NEWLOOK Experience home entering the final stages of construction, many of our sponsors’ products are now installed and making a significant impact throughout the...
Having a raised foundation in Chicago's North Shore comes with a number of weatherization challenges that our builder, Michael Freiburger, and his team at NEWLOOK Design | Build...
Titebond Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive is a premium-grade formula designed for more demanding construction and repair projects. It provides strong grab, fills gaps and irregularities...
Defined by clean lines and balanced proportions, the Victoria + Albert Kaldera sink brings a sophisticated architectural presence to the bath. Crafted from Volcanic Limestone&...
Trim-Tex: Flexible, Durable, and Built for Innovation at the Professional Builder NEWLOOK Experience Home See how Trim-Tex brought flexibility, durability, and design precision...
Every home tells a story, but few are as compelling as the NEWLOOK Idea Home, currently under construction in Chicago’s North Shore. Designed by Michael Freiburger, owner of NEWLOOK...
What if “home” wasn’t just a sanctuary but a seamless blend of living, working, and leisure? In part two of this exclusive series, Michael Freiburger of NEWLOOK Design+Build+Development...
The NewLook Experience Home—an 8,000-plus-square-foot home being built on a floodplain, in a floodway, encompassing an isolated wetlands—is an ambitious/wild ...
The NEWLOOK Experience Home isn’t just redefining luxury—it’s raising the standard for energy-efficient design. Built to meet the U.S. Department of Energy’s rigorous Zero Energy...
Broan Powers the Professional Builder NEWLOOK Experience Home with Exceptional Ventilation Solutions Broan brings cutting-edge ventilation to the Professional Builder NEWLOOK ...
Illuminating the NEWLOOK Experience Home: How Kichler Lighting Elevates Design, Comfort, and Performance Lighting does more the light the way; it establishes the tone of the atmosphere...
Discover the NEWLOOK Idea Home, where commercial innovation meets residential design. Built on 100 concrete piers, this 11,000-square-foot marvel features a steel superstructure...
Color, Craft, and Commitment: Sherwin-Williams Brings Vision and Value to the NEWLOOK Experience Show Home The goal of the Pro Builder NEWLOOK Experience Idea Home was to demonstrate...
As custom builder Michael Freiburger and the rest of his team make progress on the NEWLOOK Experience Home (part of Pro Builder's IDEA Homes series) we continue to get an...
Another month of steady progress is bringing the NEWLOOK Experience Home closer to its next major phase. With inspections officially passed, the team is gearing up for drywall...
The NEWLOOK Experience Home is taking shape! This month, we’ve reached key milestones that bring the project even closer to completion. From the installation of ambient heating...
The NEWLOOK Experience Home is taking shape! This month marks major momentum on the project as several big milestones come together. Plumbing and electrical work are nearing completion...
The momentum on-site at the NEWLOOK Experience home has been exciting to see, with major exterior milestones, interior finishes, and final installations all coming together.
The completed pool has quickly become one of the most striking features of the property. As finish work continues to accelerate throughout the home, each week brings us closer...
October marked a noticeable shift as the NEWLOOK Experience Home entered a highly visual phase of construction. Drywall progress is beginning to define each room, offering a clearer...
This month’s photo gallery captures the dramatic progress happening across the NEWLOOK Experience Home site. You’ll see the pool taking shape with completed rebar, formwork, and...
The NEWLOOK Experience Home is taking shape! This month, we’ve made exciting strides in construction, bringing our vision closer to reality. From structural advancements to detailed...
With the home now fully enclosed and key exterior elements nearing completion, interior finishes are progressing rapidly — bringing the NEWLOOK Experience Home closer to...
September brought meaningful progress as the NEWLOOK Experience Home transitioned into an exciting new phase of construction. With preparations underway for drywall installation...
With landscaping underway, finishes coming together, and sponsor products transforming every space, the NEWLOOK Experience Home is rapidly approaching completion.
Progress at the NEWLOOK Experience Home throughout April remained strong as the project moved closer to final finishes and inspections. Key interior installations are now complete...
The Newlook Experience Home is reaching new milestones! February brought significant developments, from foundational enhancements to framing that sets the stage for what’s to ...
Exterior finishes on the NEWLOOK Experience home are coming together as key milestones are reached, while interior work advances into the finish phase with flooring, systems, ...
Key to solving the floodplain problem of the NEWLOOK Design|Build + Development's Experience Home's—part of Pro Builder Media's IDEA Home series—was helical piers,...
Article + Video: Titebond takes center stage as a key sponsor of the Professional Builder NEWLOOK Experience Home, showcasing its advanced caulks and sealants alongside its renowned...
The NEWLOOK Experience IDEA Home is unlike any other. Built on concrete pillars grounded by helical piers, the home requires plumbing to span the distance between the ground and...
In this video, a continuation of our documentation of the construction of the NEWLOOK Experience custom home project, part of Pro Builder Media's IDEA Home series, we see builder...
Article + Video: Eldorado Stone® and Drain-N-Dry™ Lath bring style and performance to the Professional Builder NEWLOOK Experience Home, showcasing products that blend beauty with...
Article + Video: MiTek Systems joins forces with Professional Builder magazine on the NEWLOOK Experience Home, a cutting-edge project that showcases the future of residential ...
The NEWLOOK Experience Home, a part of Pro Builder Media Group's Idea Home show home series, is being built on a plot of land directly in a floodplain—which makes for an...
Article + Video: Discover how Mitsubishi Electric is redefining comfort, efficiency, and sustainability inside the NEWLOOK Experience Home. From personalized multi-zone climate...
Inspired by Iceland's landscape and crafted from Victoria + Albert's signature Volcanic Limestone™, the Kerid bathtub reimagines the bath as a restorative wellness retreat...
Reveals are a great way to add interesting design elements to a bare wall — they give any room in which they’re installed a sleek, modern and unique quality. Trim-...
The Broan-NuTone AER110CCTK bathroom exhaust fan puts lighting at the center of your design. Featuring selectable CCT LED lighting, it’s designed to seamlessly match other...
Architectural Z Shadow Bead is your key to executing so many elegant drywall designs, from stylishly trimless doors to walls that appear to float above the ground. The bead creates...
Made of laminated paper over a vinyl core, Large Fast Edge Paper’s patented mud locks keep the corner bead held firmly in place without the need for staples or adhesives...
From Eldorado Stone, the leader in architectural stone veneer, LedgeCut33 offers an earthy, elegant profile designed for dry-stack installation, highlighting texture, shadow lines...
Featured in the Pro Builder NEWLOOK Experience showcase home, VintageView’s Evolution Low Profile system sets a new standard for modern wine storage. Engineered for design...
The EZ FIT® Ceiling-recessed Indoor Unit is designed to fit between standard ceiling joists, providing a clean, flush-mount appearance that is attractive to homeowners accustomed...
Riobel Manifesto™ is a statement of intentional design, blending architectural elegance with contemporary sophistication. Its sculptural form and refined detailing transform...
Artline™ pavers by Unilock combine contemporary style with architectural appeal. Featuring seven plank and rectangular shapes, these pavers create clean, linear patterns...
With its graceful curves and artisanal character, ROHL Amahle™ transforms the faucet into a work of functional art. The collection's sculptural aesthetic adds depth and ...
A must-have for pro drywall finishers, 847 Spray Adhesive is the key to flawlessly installing most Trim-Tex vinyl beads. A high-tack, pressure-sensitive spray, each 16oz can of...
Make a statement with Cassius by Kichler. This convertible chandelier draws inspiration from celestial forms, creating a striking focal point for modern spaces. Adjustable arms...
Drywall finishing beads from Trim-Tex gave this home its sleek architectural details, integrated directly into its walls and ceilings. Trim-Tex’s Reveal & Shadow Beads...
