--- title: "kevin akey - azd associates - michigan — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/kevin-akey-azd-associates-michigan-pfvwus-pf~218183565 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~218183565.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "kevin akey - azd associates - michigan" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/88d328610df55ecf_5532-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "665 Hulet Dr., Ste. 100, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302, United States" latitude: 42.5848 longitude: -83.2821 phone: "(248) 540-6009" website: http://www.azdarch.com rating: 5 review_count: 41 best_of_houzz_awards: 17 followers: 1644 last_updated: 2026-08-15 --- # kevin akey - azd associates - michigan Original Houzz profile: [kevin akey - azd associates - michigan](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/kevin-akey-azd-associates-michigan-pfvwus-pf~218183565) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Bloomfield Hills, MI - **Serves:** Detroit, Grand Rapids, Troy, Farmington Hills, Southfield, Rochester Hills, Waterford, Novi, West Bloomfield Township, Pontiac, Royal Oak, White Lake, Madison Heights, Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Ferndale, Traverse City, Berkley, Rochester, Clawson, Farmington, Beverly Hills, Walled Lake, Huntington Woods, Petoskey, Wolverine Lake, Bloomfield Hills, Lathrup Village, Lake Orion, Franklin, Keego Harbor, Pleasant Ridge, Charlevoix, Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake, Bingham Farms, Clarkston, Lake Angelus, Drayton Plains, Union Lake, West Bloomfield - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (41 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 17 awards (2012–2024), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner AZD Associates, Inc. - Architects is an award winning architectural firm dedicated to providing creative site and client sensitive designs for both new and renovated, custom residential and commercial projects. Kevin Akey brings extensive design and construction experience to each of their projects. Established in 1990, the dedicated eleven-person firm provides a full scope of architectural planning and interior design services from their Bloomfield Hills, Michigan office. AZD Associates, Inc. is currently working on both residential and commercial designs that are diverse in scale, site complexity and architectural design styles. They have an extensive portfolio of work throughout the country, including works throughout Michigan, Ohio, California, Colorado and Ontario. While the elements of each individual project may vary, AZD Associates, Inc. insists upon innovative, quality design and detailing throughout all of their creations. By being receptive to the client and responding to their needs and desires, they dynamically integrate each project to its environment as the creative process evolves into reality. ### Services Provided - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Floor Plans - Energy-Efficient Homes - 3D Rendering - Green Building - Home Restoration - Structural Engineering - 3D Home Design - Construction Drawings - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Detroit - Grand Rapids - Troy - Farmington Hills - Southfield - Rochester Hills - Waterford - Novi - West Bloomfield Township - Pontiac - Royal Oak - White Lake - Madison Heights - Auburn Hills - Birmingham - Ferndale - Traverse City - Berkley - Rochester - Clawson - Farmington - Beverly Hills - Walled Lake - Huntington Woods - Petoskey - Wolverine Lake - Bloomfield Hills - Lathrup Village - Lake Orion - Franklin - Keego Harbor - Pleasant Ridge - Charlevoix - Orchard Lake - Sylvan Lake - Bingham Farms - Clarkston - Lake Angelus - Drayton Plains - Union Lake - West Bloomfield ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | kevin akey - azd associates - michigan | | Address | 665 Hulet Dr., Ste. 100, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302, United States | | Phone | (248) 540-6009 | | Website | http://www.azdarch.com | | Followers on Houzz | 1644 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [kevin akey - azd associates - michigan](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/kevin-akey-azd-associates-michigan-pfvwus-pf~218183565) - **Website:** http://www.azdarch.com - **Phone:** (248) 540-6009 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Governors award for design and over the 100 other design awards including 3 ' House of the year' awards - **Best of Houzz:** 17 awards (2012–2024), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 41 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Kyle Gehres, July 2023** > Have worked with Kevin throughout my current build, using him mostly as a consultant. This guy is amazing! He has great ideas, is insanely responsive, and has zero ego. My only regret is that I did not start with him before my build. There is always next time. **★★★★★ — Sanjeev Dekhne, May 2020** > Kevin has been an absolute delight to work with right from the very first meeting. When we decided to build a home, we sought him out because of so many of the homes we liked over the years turned out to be designed by him. He has been an excellent guide throughout the process which helps in more ways than you can imagine - an especially important factor for novices like us. We can't wait to have the project completed so we can move in and enjoy it! **★★★★★ — Jill Martens, May 2020** > Kevin and his team are very professional and easy to work with. He has great ideas and helped us design exactly what we were looking for. **★★★★★ — George Vidu, May 2020** > Kevin worked cohesively with my wife and I to design our dream home. It is gorgeous and has truly been wonderful to experience living in these past two years! **★★★★★ — Chester Zochowski, May 2020** > Creative. Flexible. Responsive. This was our second experience working with a home architect and it was much easier and more satisfying, with outstanding results. **★★★★★ — HU-219968844, Jan. 2020** > Architectural services for new house build. Kevin listens and adapts thoughtfully as process is refined. Fantastic design, very talented, pays attention to detail, is aware of budget. All qualities necessary when building a custom home. Thanks Kevin. **★★★★★ — Dawn Check, Nov. 2019** > Kevin is an incredible architect! He has an amazing vision and is extremely creative. He designed our home for us and we absolutely love it! We love his designs and he is wonderful to work with! **★★★★★ — L & M, Nov. 2019** > We have worked with the AZD team over the last 9 months to design a contemporary lake home. Currently we are in the latter portion of the design/construction drawing phase, and have enjoyed this process. > > First: The AZD office is in a convenient location with ample parking. > Second: The employees are courteous and helpful. > Third: Kevin has an upbeat manner. Communication is always easy & prompt. > Fourth: Kevin and his team are beyond creative and talented. > Fifth: Multiple design options for are presented for consideration. > Six: Kevin's resources are extremely knowledgeable professionals in their field. > > Thank you AZD for making the journey fun! **★★★★★ — tkvlachos11, Nov. 2019** > Kevin has excellent and innovative architectural artistic abilities. He is a pleasure to work with, very respectful of the customer's time and very prompt in e-mail communication. Excellent architectural company. **★★★★★ — Christian Newberry, Nov. 2019** > We have had numerous projects with Kevin and would highly recommend him! He is a master to detail, patience, perseverance, creativity and ability to manage challenges. **★★★★★ — Mike Power, Dec. 2017** > Working with AZD has been a complete joy. Kevin’s attention to detail and passion for the project was top notch. We are building a modern home in Plymouth, MI and we so proud to be using AZD in our journey. **★★★★★ — Gregory Skruch, Nov. 2017** > Kevin took my clumsy concept drawings and turned them into an incredible final design. He listened to my ideas and feedback and found a way to incorporate them and produce a design with which I am extremely pleased. Kevin is a truly masterful architect. ## Selected projects - [Hugh Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hugh-residence-pj-vj~5936583) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 14 - [canada residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/canada-residence-pj-vj~5936576) - Location: Leamington, ON - Photos: 6 - [forgocui residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forgocui-residence-pj-vj~5936567) - Location: Oakland charter Township, MI - Photos: 20 - [strawberry residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/strawberry-residence-pj-vj~5936555) - Location: Orchard Lake Village, MI - Photos: 29 - [island house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/island-house-pj-vj~5936547) - Location: Grand Haven, MI - Photos: 14 - [cass lake 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cass-lake-2-pj-vj~5936541) - Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI - Photos: 13 - [deebajah residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/deebajah-residence-pj-vj~5936535) - Location: Dearborn, MI - Photos: 9 - [cass lake residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cass-lake-residence-pj-vj~5411967) - Location: West Bloomfield Township, MI - Photos: 10 - [missouri estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/missouri-estate-pj-vj~5412122) - Location: Springfield, MO - Photos: 37 - [commerce township residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/commerce-township-residence-pj-vj~282403) - Location: commerce, MI - Photos: 26 - [lower straights estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lower-straights-estate-pj-vj~68376) - Location: Franklin, MI - Photos: 19 - [stevens residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stevens-residence-pj-vj~68374) - Location: Farmington, MI - Photos: 18 - [commerce estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/commerce-estate-pj-vj~96542) - Location: Commerce Charter Township, MI - Photos: 36 - [ann arbor ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ann-arbor-ranch-pj-vj~5407977) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 21 - [northern michigan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northern-michigan-pj-vj~2728066) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 40 - [birmingham residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/birmingham-residence-pj-vj~5407193) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - [upper long lake house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-long-lake-house-pj-vj~2058466) - Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI - Photos: 20 - [schoone resdience](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/schoone-resdience-pj-vj~2941393) - Location: Delray Beach, FL - Photos: 16 - Description: modern florida waterfront house , prairie style - [urban infill homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-infill-homes-pj-vj~2732005) - Location: Birmingham, MI - Photos: 21 - [akey residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/akey-residence-pj-vj~68359) - Location: Commerce Charter Township, MI - Photos: 27 [See all 59 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/kevin-akey-azd-associates-michigan-pfvwus-pf~218183565) ## Ideabooks - [mud room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130659398/list/mud-room) — 20 ideas - [modern farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7138959/list/modern-farmhouse) — 34 ideas - [transitional](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22711767/list/transitional) — 21 ideas - [mid century](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51180698/list/mid-century) — 13 ideas - [tropical](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49649052/list/tropical) — 14 ideas - [littig](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47923969/list/littig) — 15 ideas - [bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33556187/list/bedrooms) — 14 ideas - [bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23991608/list/bedroom) — 2 ideas - [trellis](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20785721/list/trellis) — 59 ideas - [Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6158486/list/landscape) — 55 ideas - [akevin's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/717276/list/akevin-s-ideas) — 33 ideas - [pools](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7143835/list/pools) — 7 ideas [See all 12 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/akevin) ## Community Q&A **Q: Foyer light inquiry** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi! I’m wondering where the front entry orb lights are from. They are gorgeous! Thank you! Lisa A: sorry . i wish i had that answer - show your electrical supplier the pics and they should be able to locate **Q: Are there any daytime exterior photos of this beautiful home??** *(in Photo Questions)* photos please! A: yes . on ur website in the traditional catagory **Q: I'm looking for that fan** *(in Photo Questions)* 3 blade fan brushed nickle contemporary sleek lines, the buy app does not work for this one : ( A: Sorrry im not sure where it was posted - i would show it to your elec rep **Q: Love the color pallet. What color Brown is that?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the color pallet. What color Brown is that? A: Sorry - I don't have that information any more **Q: Love the hardwood Floor!** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please share details on the hardwood flooring? Thanks! A: sorry - i do not know the exact specs of the floor **Q: Are the lights Feiss Shepherd?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: sorry i don't have that answer -too long ago --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-15.*