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Industrial Site to Residential Artist Lofts [300 Hamilton] : This project is a brownfield redevelopment project approximately 40,000 Sq. Ft. and has 27 loft style units. This project was developed while the residential market started to cool so keeping costs down while creating beautiful, sophisticated spaces was the number one priority. The "occupyable truss" was one design innovation that we developed to find extra space in the development where we would have otherwise not had enough head room with a traditional truss structure. Using laminated lumber trusses and stretching them down we were able to create mezzanine level space in all of the 3rd floor units, thus creating the "Library Lofts" seen in the images.

Industrial Site to Residential Artist Lofts [300 Hamilton]

This project is a brownfield redevelopment project approximately 40,00 ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2009 9:13pm PST

Industrial to Recreational [YMCA Adaptive Reuse] : This project required taking an existing front half of a container building and injecting a recreational center program into it. It was a priority of the developer to fit this program into the existing space while minimizing expensive structural changes. In order to maximize the visual impact we proposed to create one simple vertical section to house the climbing wall, thus killing two birds with one stone and saving some money.

Industrial to Recreational [YMCA Adaptive Reuse]

This project required taking an existing front half of a container bui ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2009 9:00pm PST

Historic-Commercial-to-Residential [Marshall] : This adaptive reuse project required taking a 1915 commercial building and turning it into a public/private residence. The reason it is public/private is that the owner plans to use part of the space as an art gallery while also maintaining the other part of the space as a private residence. The large garage door on the facade is where the gallery is to be located and the intention is, during good weather to have it open to the public, to engage the community and to use it for entertaining. The project is currently still under construction and is scheduled to be completed in the next month or so.

Historic-Commercial-to-Residential [Marshall]

This adaptive reuse project required taking a 1915 commercial building ...

Updated: Aug 27, 2009 8:05am PST

Historic Commercial to Modern Commercial [139 Cadillac] : This is an adaptive reuse project of a historic, 1920's era downtown Detroit building. We are currently working to help develop and fit a very specific movie studio related program into this beautiful existing structure in downtown Detroit. After analysis of the program and of the building itself we were able to generate designs to accomodate over 90% of the original programmatic content and supplement some of the under developed portions of the program.

Historic Commercial to Modern Commercial [139 Cadillac]

This is an adaptive reuse project of a historic, 1920's era downtown D ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2009 9:08pm PST

Industrial to Commercial [332 Lincoln] : With adaptive reuse and rehabilitation in mind, the owner tasked us with developing a design for modern speculative office building. Our service included creating a marketing package for the project. The key with this project was to take light industrial space, and with minimal structural changes, make a speculative office program work. We were also asked to make the building attractive on the outside again with minimal changes to the building itself while creating maximum impact. Our proposal included an exterior screen system that helps cut down on heating and cooling loads, helps filter daylight, and creates a new singular identity for a faceless building.

Industrial to Commercial [332 Lincoln]

With adaptive reuse and rehabilitation in mind, the owner tasked us wi ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2009 9:11pm PST

Historic to Artist Lofts [Houston Building] : This is an adaptive reuse project focused on preservation and renovation. This Detroit building, circa 1920, is to be turned into affordable small business/artist loft incubator space. With the emphasis on affordable lease space the construction budget is the number one priority. We are currently in the process of working with the owner to determine the most effective way to plan the space keep the amazing character of the building and reuse as much as possible while modernizing it for todays uses.

Historic to Artist Lofts [Houston Building]

This is an adaptive reuse project focused on preservation and renovati ...

Updated: Sep 14, 2009 7:18am PST

Hospitality Rehabilitation I : This design proposal is for aging hotel in the Metro Detroit Area. The charge was to redesign and update the 3 story lobby and front entrance to enhance visibility from the street.

Hospitality Rehabilitation I

This design proposal is for aging hotel in the Metro Detroit Area. The ...

Updated: Jan 06, 2010 11:40am PST

Restoration [Vermontville Road] : Back near the end of the summer in 2007 a series of tornado's swept through Michigan and one of the residences affected was this one. Located in Charlotte, Michigan this historic farmhouse dates back to around 1835. As you can see from the images, it took a pretty direct hit from the tornado. Our task was not only to faithfully restore and recreate this beautiful old house because of its historic importance, but it was also to do it quickly as fall and winter were not far behind. We were able to visit the site, document the conditions and details, meet with the owner to verify the layout and produce demolition and building permit documents in three weeks.

Restoration [Vermontville Road]

Back near the end of the summer in 2007 a series of tornado's swept th ...

Updated: Mar 21, 2009 10:11am PST

Hospitality Rehabilitation 2 : This design proposal is for an out dated Hotel on Hilton Head Island. The Lobby was redesigned to be more open, modern, and provide better visibility to the pool.

Hospitality Rehabilitation 2

This design proposal is for an out dated Hotel on Hilton Head Island. ...

Updated: Jan 20, 2010 12:07pm PST

Industrial to Recreational [Trailhead YMCA] : This is a brownfield redevelopment and reuse of an existing structure. Along with the developer, we determined that the obsolete existing structure on the site was a perfect fit for the desired recreational program. With less than a weeks notice we produced this package starting from scratch. The owner had just confirmed the presentation meeting and then came to us saying here is what I need. We were on it and this is what we came up with. The presentation went great, the design was approved and the project moved forward. To see the next step of this project, please see the Planned Unit Development (PUD) submittal package.

Industrial to Recreational [Trailhead YMCA]

This is a brownfield redevelopment and reuse of an existing structure. ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2009 9:06pm PST

Industrial to Recreational [Trailhead Planned Unit Development Phase 1 Presentation] : This is a brownfield redevelopment project. Reusing the existing structure on this site we were able to balance the programmatic needs of the recreational building with the parking requirements. This was crucial because we did not want to spend any more money on site improvements and site infrastructure than was necessary to meet the specific needs of the client and the city while maintaining a very high level of design.

Industrial to Recreational [Trailhead Planned Unit Development Phase 1 Presentation]

This is a brownfield redevelopment project. Reusing the existing stru ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2009 9:13pm PST

Commercial Rehabilitation [Office Relocation] : Our client had purchased a small run-down building and wanted to rehabilitate it and renovate it to use to relocate his company for better street visibility. We were given a very specific program and were able to efficiently and effectively translate it into this tight space while creating a professional, sophisticated look which the owner desired.

Commercial Rehabilitation [Office Relocation]

Our client had purchased a small run-down building and wanted to rehab ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2009 9:05pm PST

Material Reuse and Repurpose [Drywall Stack] : We designed and developed this wall system using scraps of drywall that were left over from a recent construction project. By repositioning and repurposing the pieces we were able to create an elegant functional desk and shelving system that also helped with the acoustics of the office space.

Material Reuse and Repurpose [Drywall Stack]

We designed and developed this wall system using scraps of drywall tha ...

Updated: Apr 14, 2009 8:25am PST

Commercial to Religious [First Church of Christ Scientist] : This relocation, redevelopment project involved moving the congregation's services from their main worship space into a smaller space located on the same property. The congregation's worship space was too large and under utilized so they were selling that space and property and relocating to this space. Our task was to meet the worship space requirements while also allowing for the space to have the needed flexibility of the other congregation requirements during the week.

Commercial to Religious [First Church of Christ Scientist]

This relocation, redevelopment project involved moving the congregatio ...

Updated: Aug 27, 2009 9:04am PST

Rehabilitation Remodel [Private Residence] : This client came to us looking to do a significant rehabilitation, remodel and expansion off the back of their house. This addition modernizes what is essential a 1960's era ranch. It is to become the main living space of the house including the kitchen, living room, master suite and future pool.

Rehabilitation Remodel [Private Residence]

This client came to us looking to do a significant rehabilitation, rem ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2009 9:10pm PST

Brownfield Redevelopment [Trailhead Conceptual Site Plan] : This is a brownfield redevelopment project. We developed the initial site concept with the idea in mind that we wanted to create a strong pedestrian path through the site in order to draw people from the surrounding neighborhoods in and through the site. The green space amenity is key in not only allowing pedestrian circulation, but also in stitching the site together. Each building is allowed to play off of that green space. After developing the initial ideas we worked closely with Grissim, Metz, Andriese and Associates to refine the idea to the level that is presented here.

Brownfield Redevelopment [Trailhead Conceptual Site Plan]

This is a brownfield redevelopment project. We developed the initial ...

Updated: Mar 22, 2009 1:41pm PST

Residential Refurbishment [Fireplace Window Addition] : Initially there were no windows located in the fireplace wall and the masonry stretched from end to end. Through the design and refurbishment we were able to open up the room, bring in generous amount of daylight, and really open up the space to the views of the backyard. The design also created a specific art space with a hidden light source.

Residential Refurbishment [Fireplace Window Addition]

Initially there were no windows located in the fireplace wall and the ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2009 9:20pm PST

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