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Livable, Buildable Custom-Quality Home Plans & Unique Home Designs At SketchPad, we believe building a home...
Read more5500 Cascade Rd SE, STE 210, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 - 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 - 42 North - Architecture + Design
Welcome home to 42° North. We’ve intentionally remained a small firm to offer our clients a customized service...
Read more5510 Cascade Rd SE, Ste 220, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 - J Visser Design
J. Visser Design is an award winning residential design firm that believes well designed houses will enhance the q...
Read more5500 Cascade Rd SE Suite 210, Grand Rapids MI 49546, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 - B-Squared Design Studio
Architectural Design & Planning Services specializing in remodeling, additions and new construction. B-Squared...
Read more104 East Maple, Shepherd, MI 48883 - Haskin Homes
Hello my name is Susan Haskin. I have been in this business for 22 years. I started working along with seasoned pr...
Read more461 E. Walton Rd., Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 - Via Design
To us, good design is what our clients say they want, and then some. It’s not enough to simply follow a checklist...
Read more44 Grandville Ave. SW #400, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 - 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 - Bruce Heys Builders
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8197 Shadybrook DR SE, Ada, MI 49301 - Arens Architecture
Arens Architecture focuses on providing quality architectural services, with a strong commitment to client satisfa...
Read moreDewitt, MI - AMDG Architects
AMDG serves our client’s needs and aspirations using our talents and experience to deliver comprehensive, creative...
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The ASL design studio recognizes the tangible and intangible factors that help physically and psychologically scul...
Read more720 E. Michigan Ave. #210, Lansing, MI 48912 - 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 - Alpine Design Custom Homes LLC
Alpine Design Custom Homes LLC is a residential design company specializing in single-family custom home design, p...
Read moreLansing, MI 48917 - Valentino Designs
Valentino Designs has remodeled homes throughout the Grand Rapids area. We enjoy updating homes to meet the curren...
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SketchPad House Plans
Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers in Vestaburg
“Curt and the Team at Sketchpad were a pleasure to deal with starting Day 1. The 1st house we did turned out better than expected and is a huge hit on the vacation rental program. We have since done multiple projects and looking forward to many more!”
Visbeen Architects
Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers in Vestaburg
“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!”
42 North - Architecture + Design
Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers in Vestaburg
“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”
J Visser Design
Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers in Vestaburg
“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.”
B-Squared Design Studio
Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers in Vestaburg
“Our kitchen was trapped in the 1970's, and there did not seem to be an easy way to bring it into the present. Brenda walked us through the design process with ease. She has a wealth of ideas, and steered us towards likewise-creative professionals to help with each aspect of the project. She is a design genius - taking careful note of what we liked, where we wanted to end up, and found such a creative way to get us a kitchen better than we ever could have envisioned. We love our new kitchen! It is exactly what we wanted, and is the perfect blend of function and fun. She has also helped design our adjoining family room space, giving us a new dining area. Hiring Brenda from B-Squared Design Studio was one of the best decisions we made for our project. We would recommend her to anyone wanting to breathe new life into their home.”
Via Design
Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers in Vestaburg
“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.”
Sears Architects
Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers in Vestaburg
“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.”
Arens Architecture
Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers in Vestaburg
“I was thrilled with the final results of my kitchen remodel after working with Arens Architecture! Mr. Arens was so helpful and thorough and spent a great deal of time with me going over every detail to be sure I was getting my dream kitchen! All of this work was done while he was on the other side of the country, still living in Seattle Washington while I was in Michigan! I would highly recommend him for any job!”
AMDG Architects
Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers in Vestaburg
“The team at AMDG Architects is who have an understanding of the client's needs. They bring a wealth of experience and insight into how spaces can best perform and they're a great team to work with!”
Corri Sandwick Architecture
Architects, Architecture Firms, & Building Designers in Vestaburg
“Corri is a professional on every level. I hired her to design a small home using principles of sustainability, functionality and feng shui design. With a small budget and big ideas I needed someone who understood me and could deliver in an organized and manageable way. I was not disappointed at any point in our process. I have not yet built the house but she has created my dream.”
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