Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

40,000 Square Feet

Block/Space Planning

Interior finishes selections and specifications for a new two story building

  • Relocate from multiple floors of leased space
  • Provide planning for new building to comfortably accommodate staff and to welcome customers and visitors
  • Updated interior finishes that coordinate with existing furniture
 

  • Analyze work flow and adjacencies
  • Select warm interior finishes that update the existing workstations
  • Project for future growth and technology changes
 

Architect: Dorchen/Martin Associates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Golling Chrysler Plymouth Jeep, Inc.

Interior finishes selections and specifications for new dealership

  • Customer friendly retail and service space
  • Durable, timeless finishes that are handsome and don't distract from the cars
  • Develop 4 distinctive car studios
 

  • Create an upscale feel for the public spaces, showroom, public toilet rooms, cafe and lounge
  • Select ceramic tile flooring that subtly differentiates the 4 car studios
  • Design interior finishes that compliment the sleek finish of the cars, especially the polished chrome.


Architect: Dorchen/Martin Associates

 

University of Michigan - Dearborn
University Center

86,000 Square Feet

Furniture selection and specification for a major building renovation

  • Stay within the project budget for new furniture
  • Engage the building committee in the furniture selection process
  • Select furniture and finishes that meet stringent university performance criteria and that can be competitively bid
  • Use the furniture selections to help establish the building as the "center of campus"
  • In the private offices and non-public places, evaluate and plan for reuse of existing furniture


  • Select new furniture and finishes that in conjunction with the building architecture, create an attractive space to be enjoyed by students, faculty, staff and visitors
  • Use vibrant colors for the furniture finishes and bold geometric fabrics to help create a dynamic environment
  • Design varied furniture groupings in the large main public space to create different activity zones
  • Involve the building committee, especially the student representatives, to give a sense of pride and ownership in the building
  • Select furniture that is flexible and can be easily reconfigured for the multipurpose, conference, and public zone

Architect: Neumann Smith

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dearborn Jewelers of Plymouth

2,622 Square Feet - Renovation

Space planning, Construction Documents, Finishes

  • Store needed to open on a very tight time frame
  • Create a welcoming, secure environment in a historic downtown building
  • Facilitate browsing and viewing of jewelry and crystal
  • Efficient work flow for staff
  • Upscale, elegant environment that showcases fine jewelry but is not intimidating
  • Make previous customers feel welcome while fostering new relationships


  • Warm wood tones and rich, coppery finishes compliment the jewelry
  • Dramatic blown glass light fixtures provide interest and soft lighting
  • Floor plan allows easy circulation
  • Staff work from within a central area
  • Durable, handsome finishes showcase the product effectively


 

 

 

 

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