Designed by Patrick Thompson Design, the exquisite and timeless Brine Oyster House — a must-visit in Grosse Pointe Park — won the Detroit firm second place in this year’s Restaurant/Bars category. Photo by: John D’Angelo.
USE OF COLOR
1st Place
Workco
Photo by: Shelby Dubin
Three sizable, eye-catching murals grace Workco’s flexible downtown Birmingham workspace — one in the entrance, one in a co-working space, and one in the kitchen. Each is a perfect balance between urban street art and the residential neighborhood. The company’s brand identity was also included in a subtle manner. Due to the artistic freedom given to the muralist, the outcome was unknown until the completion of the project.
2nd Place
A Decker Design
with Rebecca Priester Design
Photo by: Sarah Berger
3rd Place
Concetti
Photo by: Brett Mountain Photography, LLC
RETAIL INTERIOR DESIGN
(BOUTIQUES, STORES, SALONS)
1st Place
Davis & Davis Interior Design
Photo by: Nick Vansen
The vision for this project was to combine the allure of New York City’s premier retail experience with Birmingham’s pedestrian-friendly downtown charm. The result? The renovated retail showroom for Lucido Fine Jewelry creates an upscale boutique experience that reflects and elevates the warm and welcoming characteristics of the local brand. Upon entering, visitors are greeted by a sculptural reception desk that’s centered below a raw walnut wall-to-ceiling surround illuminated by more than 150 feet of indirect cove lighting.
2nd Place
Templeton Building Company
with Perlmutter-Freiwald Inc.
Photo by: Justin Maconochie
3rd Place
Authentic Kitchen & Design
Photo by: Jeff Garland
RESTAURANTS/BARS
1st Place
A Decker Design with Rebecca Priester Design
Photo by: Sarah Berger
Located in the garden level of a 19th century Victorian building, Café Sous Terre brings a modern French flair to Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood. What began as a blank space with original brick walls and a cement floor was transformed into a cafe full of cool-colored accents and visual contrasts — think brass finishes on lighting and hardware, a fluted teal-blue tiled bar, walls of glossy green subway tile, and black and white floor tiles laid in an offset pattern.
2nd Place
Patrick Thompson Design
Photo by: John D’Angelo
3rd Place
Anahi Hollis Design
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
COMMUNITY/OFFICE SPACE (Kitchen, Break Room, Conference Room, etc.)
1st Place
McIntosh Poris Architects
Photo by: Justin Maconochie
The Community Workshop is a first-of-its-kind collaborative community space located on the second floor of Carhartt’s flagship store on Cass Avenue in Detroit. The design was directly informed by the company’s core principles of integrity and perseverance, as well as the brand’s ongoing support of skilled tradespeople. The design team worked closely with the owners to develop the look.
2nd Place
Workco
Photo by: Shelby Dubin
3rd Place
Davis & Davis Interior Design
Photo by: Jeff Garland
OFFICE
1st Place
D MET Studio
Photo by: Gerard + Belevender
The goal at Burrwood Veterinary in Royal Oak was to create a standout design that also communicates that pets will receive modern, friendly, and transparent care. The design team executed this with attention to architectural detail, use of color, and a minimalist aesthetic. White oak millwork and a floor-to-ceiling “smart-glass” wall (it toggles from clear to frosted, and offers clients a direct view into the treatment room, as well as privacy during procedures) are among the noteworthy additions.
2nd Place
Patrick Thompson Design
Photo by: John D’Angelo
3rd Place
Concetti
Photo by: Brett Mountain Photography, LLC
LOBBY
1st Place
McIntosh Poris Architects
Photo by: Justin Maconochie
This Armenian church renovation creates a sense of belonging, is open and inviting, and addresses the multigenerational needs of the congregation. Glass, ornate woodwork, marble, stone, brick, rugs and textiles, and gold accents recall the church’s iconic gold dome. Elongated hexagons, a recurring formal motif, are drawn from the shape’s use in the sanctuary’s woodwork. In the lobby, a 26-foot-long panelized mural by an Armenian artist features images of doves — an important symbol found in the existing altar artwork.
2nd Place
Templeton Building Company
with Perlmutter-Freiwald Inc.
Photo by: Justin Maconochie
3rd Place
Authentic Kitchen & Design
Photo by: Jeff Garland
COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE
1st Place
Zaremba & Company with Ghafari Associates
Photo by: Garrett Rowland
Part of a massive renovation of a hospitality facility in Dearborn, this landscape project encourages social engagement. A variety of terraces invite indoor events to extend to versatile outdoor spaces. To fulfill the client’s desire to restore the site’s oak savannah prairie typology, large sweeping beds of prairie dropseed and little bluestem, punctuated with tall oaks, bring historic vistas to the present.
2nd Place
Antonelli Landscape
Photo by: WayUp Media
3rd Place
Michael J. Dul & Associates Inc.
Photo by: James Haefner
HISTORIC RENOVATION/RESTORATION
(50 Years or Older)
“The atrium and its glass dome are the paramount masterpiece of the building.”
— Kraemer Design Group
1st Place
Kraemer Design Group with Bedrock Management Services, LLC
Photo by: Kyle Berryman — Kraemer Design Group
Nearly every part of the historic Book Tower in downtown Detroit required extensive repair and renovation. The atrium and its glass dome are the paramount masterpiece of the building. The glass dome, originally designed and built by Keppler Glass Constructions Inc., is one of just a few remaining Keppler Glass “crystal ceilings” in the world, and was painstakingly repaired to match the original design.
2nd Place
McIntosh Poris Architects
Photo by: Justin Maconochie
3rd Place
McIntosh Poris Architects
Photo by: Justin Maconochie
Detroit Design Awards 2024
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