--- title: "TR Design Group \"The\" Residential Design Group — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tr-design-group-the-residential-design-group-pfvwus-pf~218636725 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~218636725.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "TR Design Group \"The\" Residential Design Group" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a1d32adc03f2868c_3695-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "6001 N. Adams, Suite 202, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304, United States" latitude: 42.587 longitude: -83.2359 phone: "(248) 792-3256" website: http://www.tr-designgroup.com rating: 5 review_count: 17 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 160 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # TR Design Group "The" Residential Design Group Original Houzz profile: [TR Design Group "The" Residential Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tr-design-group-the-residential-design-group-pfvwus-pf~218636725) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Bloomfield Hills, MI - **Serves:** Oakland Township, Detroit, Warren, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Troy, Farmington Hills, Shelby Township, Southfield, Rochester Hills, Waterford, West Bloomfield Township, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Oak Park, Madison Heights, Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Ferndale, Berkley, Hazel Park, Rochester, Clawson, Farmington, Beverly Hills, Saline, Brighton, Walled Lake, Huntington Woods, Utica, Dexter, Bloomfield Hills, Lathrup Village, Lake Orion, Franklin, Keego Harbor, Pleasant Ridge, Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake, Bingham Farms, Clarkston, Lake Angelus, Drayton Plains, Union Lake, West Bloomfield - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2015–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - Offers Custom Work In 2012, Randy Hatchard, J.R. Ruthig and Jeff Ziegelbaur formed TR Design Group after two decades of partnering in a nationally recognized residential design firm. Inspired by their award winning experience, they bring passion and lasting client relationships to both their local and national projects. Each Principal brings a unique talent to the group in addition to a continued personal commitment to exceptional quality and service. “The” Residential Design Group is comprised of not only the three founding Principals but also of highly experienced design and construction professionals. The team focuses on providing unique and inspirational designs combined with collaborative plans to meet the goals and aspirations of its clients. "Your Dream, Our Passion, One home at a time" ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - Floor Plans - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Pool House Design & Construction - Drafting - Construction Drawings ### Areas Served - Oakland Township - Detroit - Warren - Sterling Heights - Ann Arbor - Troy - Farmington Hills - Shelby Township - Southfield - Rochester Hills - Waterford - West Bloomfield Township - Pontiac - Royal Oak - Oak Park - Madison Heights - Auburn Hills - Birmingham - Ferndale - Berkley - Hazel Park - Rochester - Clawson - Farmington - Beverly Hills - Saline - Brighton - Walled Lake - Huntington Woods - Utica - Dexter - Bloomfield Hills - Lathrup Village - Lake Orion - Franklin - Keego Harbor - Pleasant Ridge - Orchard Lake - Sylvan Lake - Bingham Farms - Clarkston - Lake Angelus - Drayton Plains - Union Lake - West Bloomfield ### Typical Job Cost $300,000 - 10 million Cost details are for fees and cost of construction of the project. Please contact us for a proposal we have many options related to fee structure. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | TR Design Group "The" Residential Design Group | | Address | 6001 N. Adams, Suite 202, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304, United States | | Phone | (248) 792-3256 | | Website | http://www.tr-designgroup.com | | Followers on Houzz | 160 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/TR-Design-Group-LLC/300701566659021 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/TRDesignGroup - Blog — www.tr-designgroup.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [TR Design Group "The" Residential Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tr-design-group-the-residential-design-group-pfvwus-pf~218636725) - **Website:** http://www.tr-designgroup.com - **Phone:** (248) 792-3256 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - American Institute of Building Design Award winner 2015 & 2016 - Detroit Homes Design Award winner 2015,2016,2017,2018 and 2019 - NAHB Best in American Living Award winner 2018 - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2015–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [AIBD - American Institute of Building Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aibd-american-institute-of-building-design-pfvwus-pf~1544540709) - [AIA Detroit](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-detroit-pfvwus-pf~127473592) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 17 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Carol K, July 2019** > Designing the perfect Beach Home on a narrow Lake Huron lot was no challenge for Randy and the staff at TR Design Group. Randy transformed our vision into our dream home. > Our building contractor said the design plans were thorough and complete and proceeded without hesitation. > Great job Randy, and TR Design Group. **★★★★★ — Jim Polyzois, July 2019** > TR Design Group has created outstanding custom single family/condominium house plans that give us the competitive edge in capturing new clients. Their extensive experience and up to date industry knowledge provides the insight needed to ensure successful residential architecture for any market/product segment. Call Jeff before you design your next home or community. **★★★★★ — Jack DiFranco, July 2019** > Jeff and his team were fantastic to work with. I would absolutely work with them again and have referred them to friends and family. **★★★★★ — Julia Russo, July 2017** > Randy at TR Design Group is amazing to work with! He not only provided excellent ideas for our dream home, but he also listened to our ideas and incorporated them into the project! The customer service did not end after prints were created... If we had a question or issue during the build Randy at TR Designs was there, even on site, to solve the problem. I love my new home and my experience working with Randy at TR Designs was an enjoyable one! **★★★★★ — Matthew Twetten, June 2017** > We would highly recommend Jeff and TR Design group. They provided exceptional service, were always available and accessible. This service extended beyond even the initial planning stages into the construction phase. We have found Jeff and TR an exceptional partner in our building project. Anyone looking at a residential design program would be well served by Jeff. **★★★★★ — Joseph DePonio, June 2017** > Our experience from start to finish with Jeff was nothing but positive. > He took all of our wishes for our "forever home" and turned it into a reality. He also infused his expertise to give us features that we hadn't thought of but continue to enjoy in our new home. > He was very accessible throughout the building project and worked many extra hours when deadlines were set. > We have received countless compliments as well as daily drivers passing our home in hopes to get a closer look. > We would definitely recommend TR design group for your architectural > Needs. **★★★★★ — Alex Elezaj, May 2017** > Jeff was excellent to work with! He designed our entire house from the beginning and was very fun to work with and patient along the way. He had many great ideas to improve the design of our home, and made several improvements to help value engineer it. Would highly recommend Jeff and his team! **★★★★★ — Kongkrit Chaiyasate, May 2017** > We hired Jeff Ziegelbaur/TR Design Group to design our new home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. After discussion with him regarding what we needed, Jeff has demonstrated his superb skills in designing our dream home. Jeff was brilliantly able to fit all our needs including Tuscan style exterior, indoor swimming pool, indoor racquetball court, very tall ceiling with open floor plans, unique library, gorgeous foyer, spacious logier, and other things that we always dream for. Thank you Jeff **★★★★★ — cac546, May 2017** > There are not enough words to express how highly I recommend Jeff Ziegelbaur from TR Design Group. Our custom home builder recommended Jeff and I could not have picked a better architect had I spent years researching and interviewing. Jeff is not only incredibly talented, but he also very quickly figured out my unique preferences and somehow knew exactly what I was going to like even before I did. I am incredibly detail oriented and Jeff could not have been more patient, always taking the time to talk through different options and never making me feel like I was being a burden. I truly believe that there is not a better architect experience to be had than working with Jeff Ziegelbaur. **★★★★★ — davidjiali, May 2017** > Jeff is an amazing architect that is friendly, gets to know his clients to better understand their needs and desires, then creatively designs those ideas into reality. Highly recommended!! **★★★★★ — sherry DIEZ, May 2017** > Mark and Randy were great! They took all of my pictures and my wants from my words and we created my Dream. **★★★★★ — alsayton, Feb. 2016** > If 10 stars were an option, I would give Jeff Ziegelbaur at TR Design Group a 10 star rating. He was absolutely amazing to work with. From concept to reality, he helped us create and build our dream home! Jeff came to us as a referral from our best friends and we have referred Jeff at TR Design Group to several other friends and neighbors. ## Selected projects - [Bogie Lake Road, White Lake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bogie-lake-road-white-lake-pj-vj~7448638) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Larkin Township, Midland County](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/larkin-township-midland-county-pj-vj~7448719) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Rochester Hills, Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rochester-hills-michigan-pj-vj~7462606) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Turtle Lake, Bloomfield Township](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/turtle-lake-bloomfield-township-pj-vj~7083067) - Location: Bloomfield Township, MI - Photos: 12 - [Daniel Street, Ann Arbor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/daniel-street-ann-arbor-pj-vj~7083075) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 5 - [Ann Arbor, Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ann-arbor-michigan-pj-vj~7083081) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 7 - [Traditional Rochester Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-rochester-residence-pj-vj~5278465) - Location: Rochester, MI - Photos: 47 - [Birmingham, Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/birmingham-michigan-pj-vj~7451232) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Groton Road Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/groton-road-renovation-pj-vj~7083086) - Location: Bloomfield Township, MI - Photos: 12 - [Ann Arbor, Michigan, Contemporary Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ann-arbor-michigan-contemporary-custom-home-pj-vj~1709405) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 33 - Description: 9,500 sq. ft. Contemporary Residence, which includes a "mancave" and showroom garage. Excellent views of the peaceful landscaping from every portion of the home. - [Pinnacle Of Oakland](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pinnacle-of-oakland-pj-vj~7083069) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Haverhill, Hillside Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/haverhill-hillside-retreat-pj-vj~7448641) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Barton Hills, Bloomfield Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barton-hills-bloomfield-hills-pj-vj~7083083) - Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI - Photos: 10 - [Indianapolis, Indiana and Saline, Michigan, Craftsman Style, Beach Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indianapolis-indiana-and-saline-michigan-craftsman-style-beach-style-pj-vj~722839) - Location: Saline, MI - Photos: 8 - [Edinburgh, Oakland Hunt](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edinburgh-oakland-hunt-pj-vj~7448663) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [French Country Rochester Hills Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-country-rochester-hills-residence-pj-vj~5278041) - Location: Rochester Hills, MI - Photos: 55 - [Birmingham, Michigan, In Fill Lot, Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/birmingham-michigan-in-fill-lot-custom-home-pj-vj~751496) - Location: Birmingham, MI - Photos: 5 - [Contemporary Farmington Hills Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-farmington-hills-residence-pj-vj~5319330) - Location: Farmington Hills, MI - Photos: 27 - [Washington Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/washington-residence-pj-vj~5280666) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 48 - [Custom Lake Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-lake-home-pj-vj~2656762) - Location: Lake Angelus, MI - Photos: 5 [See all 33 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/tr-design-group-the-residential-design-group-pfvwus-pf~218636725) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113665534/list/wish-list) — 3 ideas - [Showhouse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18025405/list/showhouse) — 4 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jeffz-tr) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the brick and stone!** *(in Photo Questions)* I really love the brick and stone choice. If you don't mind, could you please tell me the brand(s) and colors for the brick and stone? I have been looking around a lot and haven't found this combo. Thank you!!! A: Brick: Glen Gery- Anchor Bay Stone: Chilton Ledge by Halquist Fond Du Lac Ledge by Halquist Fond Du Lac Silver by Halquist Stone Supplier: Capital Stone in Michigan For the stone we used probably 50-60% jumpers which are the bigger pieces because of the scale of the home. I hope that helps with your project!! Best Regards, Jeff Ziegelbaur Principal - Dream Maker **Q: what is the width of the pillars?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It would be easier to email you a plan view with dimensions than to try and explain the dimensions to you in an email. My email is JeffZ@TR-Designgroup.com email your email address and I will email you the info. **Q: Wine Rack** *(in Photo Questions)* This is so sweet looking. I love how the bottles are held and faced sideways. Good stuff! A: It's nice when views notice the little details...makes our jobs more rewarding...thanks for noticing!! **Q: Awesome!** *(in Photo Questions)* I love this room. My son would love it! A: Thank you...glad you enjoyed it....always fun to create spaces like this one....We created the space but the Interior design firm (Designlines out of Denver) came up with the theme and selections. **Q: bookshelves** *(in Photo Questions)* where can i find these bookshelves? A: Unfortunately, the hidden door bookshelves were field built by the finished carpenter...actually all of the built-ins in the hidden room were field built. They used a 7' long piano hing and some rollers on the bottom of the lowest shelf. **Q: Beautiful and unique metals touches! Where did you find the stools pls** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The interior design firm that we were working with on this project supplied all of the furniture....unfortunately no one seems to know where they came from. Sorry we couldn't help you out with this item. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*