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Articles Featured Articles Portfolio Slideshow green designPublished August 31, 2010 at 10:58 am No Comments
Our clients were losing heat and cooling through a poorly insulated roof structure. Huge icicles formed at the eves as their heating bills soared above $800 per month. They sorely needed maintenance but were also interested in improving the general appearance of the property. In our design, improvements to the roof and exterior siding became
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Portfolio Slideshow UncategorizedPublished April 29, 2010 at 10:47 am 2 Comments
Green design saves money in energy bills. Southeast Michigan Built in 1961, this house began as a simple ranch with one long gable roof. Our clients retained us to study improvements in energy efficiency, maintenance and overall appearance. Shingles needed to be replaced, siding repainted and insulation added to the ceiling. We proposed to combine
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Portfolio SlideshowPublished April 6, 2010 at 4:59 pm No Comments
Client’s testimonial: I would wholeheartedly recommend them as the most creative thinkers, designers, planners and executioners of a project–big or small. It is a group that can suggest truly innovative alternatives when money is tight. They are renovation artists who tap into the spirit of the house and its surroundings. Two writers asked us to
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Portfolio SlideshowPublished April 5, 2010 at 1:54 pm No Comments
Orchard Lake, Michigan On a gentle rise, near the north shoreline of Orchard Lake, sat a dowdy walk-out ranch. Our challenge was to expand the house and bring the elegance of the existing interior to the approach and the site as a whole. Our clients suggested moving their kitchen into the garage and building a
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Portfolio SlideshowPublished March 30, 2010 at 1:41 pm No Comments
Southfield, Michigan Jim and Jeanie, have been clients of ours for 20 years. We have remodeled bathrooms, added a master bedroom, decks, windows, and many other improvements. This phase required addressing the size and layout of the kitchen and dining area. Our task, in providing more space, light and air for the kitchen, was to
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Embraceable View Portfolio Slideshow residential constructionPublished March 29, 2010 at 6:58 pm No Comments
Like a maze, the old plan was awkward. The beautiful view was blocked by multiple walls, which restricted circulation. The clients desired:
better views
a master bath
walk-in closets
a new kitchen
more natural light
an additional suite of rooms for another family member
Preliminary analysis showed that:
The main path through the house passed through
Portfolio SlideshowPublished March 21, 2010 at 2:57 pm No Comments
In 2006 the Rouge River Group renovated the kitchen, dining, living, bedroom and office, shortly after our client visited Italy. At the core of the concept was her passion for vibrant colors and her love of the ravine, for which she bought the house. After the wet spring of 2009, the ravine slumped away from
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Portfolio SlideshowPublished March 17, 2010 at 2:46 pm No Comments
Here we sought to make the most of a site sloping gently to the river. We began by opening the landscape and the river basin to long views from all sides of the house. Then we made multiple penetrations, both vertical and horizontal, to bring natural light, breezes and spectacular views through the interior, and
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PortfolioPublished March 9, 2010 at 1:31 pm No Comments
Our clients wanted a new master suite with attached jacuzzi and office nearby. The solution included a large walk-in closet and bathroom on a short hall opposite the bedroom, which opens to the back yard. The design features abundant natural light and fresh air to the jacuzzi set in hand made tile and custom hardwood
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Portfolio ServicesPublished March 2, 2010 at 8:04 pm No Comments
The Rouge River Group enjoys designing and building custom furniture ranging from cabinetry to tables. Here are some examples of our past pieces:
“Flowing Layers” CD/Book/DVD Storage
Bookcases:
Beds:
Coffee Table:
Custom Shelving:
Portfolio UncategorizedPublished December 3, 2009 at 10:43 am 1 Comment
We invited our clients and colleagues to our autumn reception where we presented a few recent projects. Here are some photos of the evening. Related video: Our Clients Discuss Design
Portfolio SlideshowPublished August 6, 2008 at 10:26 am No Comments
Mount Kisco, New York Located in a quite suburb, an hour north of New York City, this home sits comfortably away from the street. A small creek at the bottom of a ravine, 120 feet from the back door, marks the boundary of the Choate Audubon Sanctuary. Our challenge was that the floor plan had
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Portfolio SlideshowPublished April 4, 2008 at 11:54 am No Comments
***Internet Special*** Custom Master Suite Addition Design: $495 Contact us today to get your personalized master suite design! (Restrictions apply) Sample design: Belleville, Michigan This is the floor plan design for a master suite addition. We turned one of the existing bedrooms into a large walk-in closet which also served as the entrance into the
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PortfolioPublished April 6, 2006 at 1:45 pm No Comments
Oakland Water Treatment Plant -New Construction Layout Grand River Printing -Press Pad Installations Design/Build -Pre- Press Facilities Design/Build -Darkrooms Design/Build -Changing Rooms/Wash Rooms Design/Build -Plate Rooms Design/Build -Cyclone Roof enclosure Design/Build -Truck Dock and Ramp Installation Construction and Forensic Review -Kitchen and Dining Facilities Design/Build -Central Air Installation Design/Build Great Lakes Color Printers -Press Room
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PortfolioPublished April 6, 2006 at 1:21 pm No Comments
We have a long history in commercial work. These are some of the project we have been involved with: Silver Dairy Drive Thru -Design New Drive Thru Lane O’Toole’s Restaurant and Bar -Structural Analysis -Kitchen and Dining Design Grand River Printing -Southfield Offices -South Reception and Conference -East Reception and Conference Great Lakes Color Printers
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PortfolioPublished April 6, 2006 at 12:00 pm No Comments
Temple Emanu-El -Steam Tunnel Bypass Project -Classroom renovation -Print Reproduction and Mail Room Steppingstone School -Smart Center Electron Spectrometer Installation Detroit Public Schools -Compact System Offices Motor City Blight Busters -Elevator Retrofit and New M. Room Motor City Blight Busters -Third Floor Ballroom HVAC Design Detroit Historical Society -Staff Dining and Kitchenette
