Sketching the Soul of Architecture
Preserving Memories,
Capturing Moments.
At Beloved Buildings, we capture that magic—turning architecture into art that tells a story. Whether it's one of our existing illustrations or a custom drawing of your own meaningful place, each piece is designed to inspire nostalgia and spark connection.
Our work isn’t just for personal enjoyment—it’s made to be shared. From prints and coloring books to memory games, you’ll find our artwork on the shelves of museums, gift shops, and local businesses we've had the joy of partnering with.
Have a special building in mind? We’ll turn it into a one-of-a-kind illustration you can treasure—or share with your customers.
What started as a passion for sketching buildings...
Hi there—I’m Mike. What began as a personal love for capturing architectural details has grown into a thriving brand that now reaches both local and global audiences. From early sketches to commissioned pieces, this journey has been one of creativity, connection, and community.
My husband Oskar and I are proud to call the Berkshires home, where we collaborate with local businesses and stay deeply involved in the community. Whether we’re showcasing our work at craft fairs, supporting nonprofits, or welcoming visitors to our brick-and-mortar store, our mission stays the same: to celebrate creativity and meaningful design in everything we do.
Mike
Oskar
Love Letters to Beloved Buildings
"The Beloved Buildings illustration of MASS MoCA is simply delightful. Its sweet and whimsical nature resonates well with our audience. The magnet version instantly became a best seller in our museum gift shop.”
MASS MoCA.
North Adams MA
“First of all, Oskar & Mike are amazing to work with. And we adore Mike Zippels whimsical Beloved Buildings! For our shop we offer the Beloved Buildings coloring book & of course our Beloved Building, The Red Lion Inn, as magnets & cards, really top selling pick up items! We just ordered a Christmas version of the cards & magnets & couldn't be more impressed. A perfectly stately picture of the Inn at Christmas, with a VW Bug parked out front! Need we say more?”
The Shop Around The Corner (Red Lion Inn) Stockbridge MA
“#obsessed you guys are amazing. Great Pricing. FANTASTIC turnover time. Way easy to work with. Happy to be a Beloved Building”
Cafe Holli.
Great Barrington MA
Become a Beloved Building Today!
Got a special building in mind? Let’s transform it into a one-of-a-kind Beloved Building—ready to shine on magnets, mugs, and more!
