- Visbeen ArchitectsBest of Houzz winner
Having worked with other designers and built our own primary residence, we could easily see Wayne's talent on...
– Clay CowlRead MoreGrand Rapids, MI 49506 - Image Design LLC
West Michigan's LEEDing Sustainable/Green Residential Design Firm. "Imagine living in a home that elegantly ble...
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Welcome home to 42° North. We’ve intentionally remained a small firm to offer our clients a customized service...
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Read more201 W. Washington, Zeeland, MI 49464 - Cottage Home, Inc.
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Read more184 S. River Ave. Ste. 204, Holland, MI 49423 - J Visser Design
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Read more5500 Cascade Rd SE Suite 210, Grand Rapids MI 49546, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 - Sears Architects
Sears Architects is a boutique architecture and planning firm that develops personal relationships with clients as...
Read more16 Ionia Ave SW, Suite One, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 - Living Design
Improving your world one space at a time - through architecture, interiors, landscapes. Would you like to live...
Read moreGrand Rapids, MI 49503 - Via Design
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Read more44 Grandville Ave. SW #400, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 - MATHISON | MATHISON ARCHITECTS
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Read more560 Fifth St NW, Suite 405, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 - Elements Architectural Design Co
I was a great experience working with Holly and her team at Elements Architectural Design. They were flexible...
– Gary StraubRead More3302 144th Ave, Dorr, MI 49323 - Corri Sandwick Architecture
In working with clients, Corri Sandwick Architecture listens to the client to find design solutions for new homes,...
Read more2070 Buttrick Avenue SE, Ada, MI 49301 - TJP Designs and Construction LLC
over 35 years of Design and Construction services: Traditional, Contemporary, Log Home, Craftsman, New England, Ca...
Read more4520 3 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 - AeH Designs, LLC
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Visbeen Architects
Architects & Building Designers in Comstock Park.
“Visbeen Associates have great vision and unique perspectives that bring a challenging project to a beautiful end. We are very pleased with what Visbeen has accomplished for us!”
Image Design LLC
Architects & Building Designers in Comstock Park.
“Gifted home designer. Understands the role of sustainability in affordability and personalized function. Eric has set a new standard in home design, delivering LEED-Platinum certification at entry level through custom price points.
My role as a third-party auditor for a variety of national performance building programs affords me a unique opportunity to see hundreds of architects, designers and builders. Eric Hughes stands out in a very crowded field.”
42 North - Architecture + Design
Architects & Building Designers in Comstock Park.
“When we decided to build our home, we were pretty naive to the process. We are blessed to have met Ryan and 42º North to help educate us on the process, and point out specific things we never thought of. Ryan has been the single most important asset in our home-build process – not only designing us a house we absolutely love, but also looking out for our best interests when dealing with other parties, such as builders, vendors, etc. The integrity that the guys at 42º North have is rare, and something that shouldn’t be taken lightly. They are swift to hold your hand through the process, and the design work is top-notch. Ryan’s communication is also amazing, making the process with him stress-free and easy going. 42º North is the only architecture firm we will ever recommend and use should we decide to build again. We’re happy to take a friendship out of this year-long process as well, and that is something that you can never put a price on.”
Steve & Ashley E, Ada MI”
Robert Scott Visualization LLC
Architects & Building Designers in Comstock Park.
“Great to work with very responsive and uber creative and talented. HIGHLY recommend! You will be very happy with results!”
Lucid Architecture
Architects & Building Designers in Comstock Park.
“Our experience with Lucid Architecture has been 100% spectacular from start to finish. Eric possesses every ideal quality a client would seek in an architect: honesty, intellect, ingenuity, and humor. He excels in the ability to take what is conceptual and transform it to actual. If there were 6 stars to allocate, we would do so for Lucid.”
Cottage Home, Inc.
Architects & Building Designers in Comstock Park.
“We contracted Cottage Home to build our new lake home in 2009. This was the first time we had gone through a new construction project. After several meetings with the builder, providing our own ideas on what we hoped for in our home, he then added his design thoughts. The resulting plan was everything we could have imagined. We agreed on a set price, standards, and completion date. The project went as promised, with no deviation from our original agreement on price or standards, and it was completed exactly on time. Compared to other negative experiences we have heard about from friends about other builders, we felt extremely fortunate to have contracted Cottage Home for our project. They have an incredibly stable group of regular subcontractors, who were most professional, highly skilled and competent in their specialties. Icing on the cake, is the fact that this builder "stays with you" long after the project. For any subsequent needs, or repairs, they are immediately available to support our requests. The whole process continues to be one professional story, even after the successful completion of our retirement home on Lake Michigan.”
J Visser Design
Architects & Building Designers in Comstock Park.
“Jeff Visser is an extremely skilled and talented residential designer. He has an amazing eye for detail, scale, and proportion. His home flow well and have tremendous character and charm. I think that anyone that meets him and see's his work, will understand why he is one of the top designers in West Michigan and will want to work with him. I highly recommend J. Visser Design and will continue to enjoy building his homes.”
Sears Architects
Architects & Building Designers in Comstock Park.
“Sears Architect designed a 3100 sq house for us in East Grand Rapids, MI. We have never built a home previously. We found the design process to be very efficient which resulted in a home that matches our needs and wants. The Sears project manager was very responsive and Rob Sears seemed to be full informed and involved at all times.
Having said this there were many heartaches that occurred that could in part be mitigated with up front client education. In talking with another friend who build a house with Sears last year, our experience was similar to theirs.
1. Architectural costs - designing a custom build house is more expensive and has more components than one would expect. Multiple site surveys, structural engineers, each set of more detailed plans add to the final cost. We spent $xxxxx for plans - which were the refinement of a plan presented to us in a design build proposal by the builder. In addition we used an interior designer recommended by the architect another $xxxx. We would have been happier if we had a fixed predefined budget as the builder led us to believe the costs would be about $25,000. Having said this, Rob Sears was very responsive to financial questions and happily and promptly provided the billing records that justified their billings. In addition I felt Rob made a strong effort to follow the project to completion and did quite a bit after delivery of the plans, uncompensated, to finish the job. In the end we are very happy with Sears Architects - but wiser for the experience.
2. Cost of building. We learned that there was essentially no communication between our builder and the architect regarding the building allowances and the costs of the developed plan. Our home ended up xx% over budget, despite most components falling within allowances - the builder just underbid to get the work. What I learned from the process is that is not the architects job, rather the home owners sole responsibility, to verify all components are accuately costed prior to contracting a builder.
3. Interior designer. We did not expect how important the interior designer would be in implementing the design of the home - guiding interior and exterior materials, designing lighting schemes, plumbing, etc as well as planning for furniture layout. Sears recommended Christine DiMaria. We separately retained her. My wife and I thought she did a great job - design, providing perspective from other project, helping sort priorities, communicating with the architect and in general holding our hands through the up and downs of the 10 month process. We were glad we used a designer who had worked with the architect before.
4. Landscape design. This was a separate contract and budget through a landscape architect. Sears coordinated well re the placement of the house on the lot, grade decisions needed so proper retention walls could be planned and built by the Landscape team.
So overall, I feel that Sears Architecture is a terrific firm that does good work. We are very happy with the completed product of our home. We would recommend them to other home buyers.”
Living Design
Architects & Building Designers in Comstock Park.
“Denise Hopkins did an outstanding job with my gutted condo. She took the floor plan and created a space for me that I never imagined I could have!! She researched, designed and presented me with a package of fantastic colors, awesome furntiure, and sustainable elements for a free flowing, exciting area. It has made me come alive in my own space!! Her experience as an architect, designer and passion for sustainability all melted into one happy place. She considered my budget, presented the plan in a positive and personal manner, and listened to my interests.
This is the first time I have ever hired a designer for a project and she made me feel that I deserved to have a wonderful space. And now I have one. She's fantastic!!”
Via Design
Architects & Building Designers in Comstock Park.
“I have worked with Via Design as an Owner Representative and have referred them to multiple shared clients who have had very good experiences with Via Design.”
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