Historic Renovation (50 Years and Older)
1st Place – CBI Design Professionals Inc., with Integrated Architectural Interiors
The homeowners were dedicated to returning this home to its prior glory. To do that, the kitchen was replaced by a space with more careful detailing. A three-car garage and workshop were added while renovating the family room, which had been the garage. A mud room and laundry room replaced some poorly used areas. The side porch was enclosed, and heavy timbers were added. The master suite needed renovation, and repairs were made to the exterior plaster, where neglect had taken its toll.
2nd Place – Maison Birmingham, with Victoria Strickler—Scott Shuptrine Interiors
3rd Place – Bellucci Design Group, with Glenda Meads Architects
Small-Space Remodel (Up to 1,000 Square Feet)
1st Place – Maison Birmingham, with Victoria Strickler — Scott Shuptrine Interiors
This stately English Manor home, built in 1923, needed to be updated to reflect a modern lifestyle. Classic white oak herringbone flooring ties the spaces together. The kitchen is zoned to perfection with designated areas for prepping, cleaning, cooking, and serving; neutral custom inset cabinetry has a clean but warm feel. The cabinetry hardware and grilles were brought in from England to enhance the design’s integrity. The bar features polished nickel fixtures to give the space its own personality.
Judge’s Insights
“The designers’ beautiful use of color makes this space (by Maison Birmingham, with Victoria Strickler — Scott Shuptrine Interiors) a winner.”
— Judge, Julianne Hendrickson
2nd Place – Heller & Associates, with Carrie Long Interiors
3rd Place – Heller & Associates, with Kukes-Simons Interiors
Large Remodel (More Than 1,000 Square Feet)
1st Place – Cottage Company Interiors, with Cottage Company of Harbor Springs
Extensive beadboard, a light and colorful palette, and abundant windows framing lake views at every level are featured in this cottage. Designed as a generational cottage, it accommodates the whole family, including extended family members. The great room was opened up to expand a spectacular water view. Hardwood floors, refinished in a darker hue, now make a statement against the white wood paneling. Fun wallpapers were added to bathrooms, along with new countertops, mirrors, lighting, and hardware.
Designers’ Goals
“To make the most of water views and design a generational cottage that can accommodate the whole family, including extended family members.”
— Cottage Company Interiors, with Cottage Company of Harbor Springs
2nd Place – Patrick Thompson Design
3rd Place – AZD Associates, with Master Builders Inc.
Addition Project (Architecture)
1st Place – PRM Custom Builders, with Kevin Hart Associates
Expansion plans included the implementation of properly supported steel beams and reworked spread footings, as well as use of state-of-the-art insulating materials and ultra-high-efficiency HVAC equipment. The now-open foyer brings natural light in, and existing bedrooms now utilize the attic space, resulting in dramatic high-vaulted rooms. A Jack-and-Jill bathroom threads between the two bedrooms, a four-season conservatory was fashioned from a porch, and a second-floor laundry was added. The visually stunning master suite features cathedral ceilings.
2nd Place – Studio Z Architecture, with Maven Development
3rd Place – Heller & Associates, with Kukes-Simons Interiors
Apartment/Loft/Condo
1st Place – Patrick Thompson Design
The open plan of this loft in Midtown Detroit posed a distinct design problem: How can a designer break one room into multiple functional areas without introducing superfluous walls and dividers? The loft now features living room, dining room, and kitchen areas. Through the use of rugs and furniture clusters, the space remains open but the functions are clearly delineated. The resulting home is functional and cozy, yet open and industrial.
Judge’s Insights
“What a fun and inviting space (Patrick Thompson Design’s Midtown loft). I love it!”
— Judge Kinley C. Puzey
2nd Place – Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design
3rd Place – Architectural Salvage Warehouse of Detroit
Vacation Home in Michigan
1st Place – Cottage Company Interiors, with Cottage Company of Harbor Springs
Right in the center of downtown Harbor Springs sits this beautifully crafted, 6,700-square-foot vacation home with water views aplenty. The six-bedroom, six-bathroom lower level allows the home to welcome an abundant number of guests. A large rooftop deck with a full outdoor kitchen, fireplace, sitting area, and dining table is perfect for morning coffee or a sunset dinner. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, there’s a covered porch off the great room.
2nd Place – Visbeen Architects, with Vision Interiors
3rd Place – AZD Associates, with Young and Meathe
Vacation Home Outside of Michigan
1st Place – DesRosiers Architects
The exterior materials of this Telluride, Colorado, home consist of a standing seam metal roof, horizontal Western cedar siding, and natural stone. The mahogany-veneered great room captures magnificent, panoramic mountain views through its butt glass bronze-tinted windows. This retreat is a cozy place to return to after a long day on the slopes!
2nd Place – Armina Interiors
3rd Place – House of M Design
New Model Home (Architecture)
1st Place – Visbeen Architects
This model home elevates its modern, barn-inspired exterior with a curving, hipped roof. Highlights include open living spaces, abundant natural light, and a luxurious master suite. A wall with numerous windows provides the entire first floor with lake views. The master suite’s expansive closet is accessed via a luxurious master bath. A loft, two bedrooms, and a bunk room can be found on the upper floor. The waterfront exterior features a patio and screened porch to accommodate entertaining.
Judge’s Insights
“I love the modern design and clean detailing (of the AZD Associates, with TechHome Building Company project). The home seems to fit nicely in its surroundings. Great work!”
— Judge Kinley C. Puzey
2nd Place – Martini Samartino Design Group, with Whitelaw Custom Homes Inc.
3rd Place – AZD Associates, with TechHome Building Company
Contemporary Architecture (Up to 4,000 Square Feet)
1st Place – DesRosiers Architects
This exciting 3,900-square-foot home is located at a 10,000-foot elevation in Telluride, Colorado. The exterior materials consist of a standing seam metal roof, horizontal Western cedar siding, and indigenous stone. Her study, built into the roof over the master bathroom, is accessible via an elevator or spiral staircase. His study is near the great room. Both feature stunning mountain vistas. This mountain retreat residence offers all the amenities of a contemporary ski lodge, including a warm, cozy place to return to after a long day on the slopes!
Judge’s Insights
“What a fantastic transformation! The end project (of the home by MainStreet Design Build) is a
home run!”
— Judge Kinley C. Puzey
2nd Place – AZD Associates, with Environmental Artists
3rd Place – MainStreet Design Build
Contemporary Architecture (More Than 4,000 Square Feet)
1st Place – AZD Associates, with Watson Custom Builders
This ultra-modern house consists of four spectacular levels. The exterior is a seamless combination of clear cedar, smooth limestone block, and machine-cut organic stone, metal, and glass, arranged geometrically and connected by metal horizontal trellises and horizontal roof elements. A bridge to the front door floats through the glass wall and into the house, creating a four-story opening inside. All of the rooms in the rear focus on the pool and lake, and most contain floor-to-ceiling and corner glass.
2nd Place – DesRosiers Architects, with Custom Homes by Derocher
3rd Place – AZD Associates, with Young and Meathe
Traditional Architecture (Up to 4,000 Square Feet)
1st Place – Visbeen Architects, with Vision Interiors
This small cottage skillfully incorporates features that would normally be restricted to a larger home. A story-and-a-half gable runs the length of the home, enveloping most of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables flanks a covered dining area that connects to a screened porch, and the kitchen connects to all of the other main-level spaces. The master suite has several closets and built-ins, as optimizing storage space was essential. Upstairs there’s a bunkroom, guest room, and exercise space.
Designers’ Goal
“The intent of this design was to create a right-sized cottage that skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design.”
— Visbeen Architects, with Vision Interiors
2nd Place – Visbeen Architects, with Vision Interiors
Traditional Architecture (More Than 4,000 Square Feet)
1st Place – DesRosiers Architects
This elegant, 6,800-square-foot French Chateau-style residence is located on a large inland lake. The exterior materials include smooth Indiana buff limestone and natural textured Kansas cream limestone. The magnificent covered limestone entrance is composed of multi-tiered Indiana limestone archways that lead to the double, 12-foot-high arched cherry entrance doors. Upon entering this residence, you’re greeted by a two-story coffered, arched ceiling foyer with expansive views of the great room and the lake beyond.
2nd Place – AZD Associates
3rd Place – Petrucci Homes, with Krieger Klatt Architects
Overall Home
1st Place – AZD Associates, with Environmental Artists
This “one-of-a-kind” gem, on Lake Orion, is surrounded by water. The upper level contains three bedrooms, a bunk room, and two baths, while the main level is open and includes a gathering area/kitchen and eating area. This house and property were designed for complete entertainment flexibility. Most rooms have a 360-degree view of water through floor-to-ceiling glass, corner glass, and retractable glass walls. The grounds feature a beach house, terrace, and pool, and the unique landscape design was inspired by a tapestry.
2nd Place – Dayna Flory Interiors, with Petrucci Homes
3rd Place – Martini Samartino Design Group, with Kelly Building & Development Company, LLC
Detroit Design Awards 2020
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