--- title: "McIntosh Poris Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mcintosh-poris-architects-pfvwus-pf~58788926 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~58788926.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "McIntosh Poris Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/aac3652f029cba06_5630-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "36801 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Birmingham, Michigan 48009, United States" latitude: 42.5444 longitude: -83.2133 phone: "(248) 258-9346" website: http://www.mcintoshporis.com rating: 5 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 11 followers: 545 last_updated: 2026-09-02 --- # McIntosh Poris Architects Original Houzz profile: [McIntosh Poris Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mcintosh-poris-architects-pfvwus-pf~58788926) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Birmingham, MI - **Serves:** Detroit, Ann Arbor, West Bloomfield Township, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Ferndale, Beverly Hills, Grosse Pointe Farms, Huntington Woods, Bloomfield Hills, Lake Orion, Franklin, Keego Harbor, Pleasant Ridge, Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Township, Colorado, FL, NY, West Bloomfield - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2014–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves McIntosh Poris Architects has been designing award winning residential projects since 1994. McIntosh Poris has received over 130 Design Awards and been published in over 100 Publications worldwide. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - Historic Building Conservation - Prefab Houses - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Detroit - Ann Arbor - West Bloomfield Township - Royal Oak - Birmingham - Ferndale - Beverly Hills - Grosse Pointe Farms - Huntington Woods - Bloomfield Hills - Lake Orion - Franklin - Keego Harbor - Pleasant Ridge - Orchard Lake - Sylvan Lake - Bingham Farms - Bloomfield Township - Colorado - FL - NY - West Bloomfield ### Typical Job Cost $300,000 - $20,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | McIntosh Poris Architects | | Address | 36801 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Birmingham, Michigan 48009, United States | | Phone | (248) 258-9346 | | Website | http://www.mcintoshporis.com | | Followers on Houzz | 545 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/McIntosh-Poris-Associates/103806919663708 - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=4413663&trk=nav\_responsive\_tab\_profile ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [McIntosh Poris Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mcintosh-poris-architects-pfvwus-pf~58788926) - **Website:** http://www.mcintoshporis.com - **Phone:** (248) 258-9346 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2018 Golden Key Award - 2017 CREW Award - 2015 CAM Design Award - 2014 CREW Impact Award - 2013 ULI Global Award - 30 AIA Michigan and Detroit Honor Awards - 75 Detroit Design Awards - 4 ASID Awards - 2 Michigan Historic Preservation Awards - 3 Historic Preservation Awards - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2014–2025), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [AIA Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-michigan-pfvwus-pf~815212607) - [AIA Detroit](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-detroit-pfvwus-pf~127473592) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews** ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — bica01, Dec. 2015** > We are working with the McIntosh Poris Team together on a new Construction in a Historic District area in Down Town Detroit. > It is not so easy and we had to go through some changes but in the end we received all the approvals we need. The support is great and the team help us to get our dream much closer to build. > > Michael the owner is very patient and a good listener to what the customer likes. > > We would use them again with out a question. **★★★★★ — sheilasloan, Sept. 2014** > Michael designed a beautiful home for us in Bloomfield Hills, on Long Lake. We've lived in the house for over 16 years and still love it today. He is an excellent designer who really listened and is easy to work with. I would highly recommend him. **★★★★★ — olrmom, Sept. 2014** > I have had the opportunity to work with McIntosh Poris on two very different home projects. The first project was a major home new build project with significant architectural details and design and a large budget. The second project was much smaller, existing home purchase requiring a few design elements and incorporating existing furniture treasures with a specific budget in mind. Both projects were completed to my complete satisfaction. Not only does Michael and his staff bring tremendous experience and resources, they also are very collaborative and attentive to the needs of the client. No matter how big or how small the scope, they will accommodate any need with the utmost professionalism. I highly recommend their services! **★★★★★ — clee525, Sept. 2014** > McINTOSH PORIS is an excellent firm with a great team. Principal, Michael Poris is incredibly talented and a real pleasure to work with. I think his design sense is impeccable: very clean, very classy. And equally important: Michael is thoughtful, sensible, responsible and honest. **★★★★★ — jslatch, Dec. 2013** > We absolutely love our Mid-Century Modern 1960 ranch that McIntosh Poris Associates remodeled for us. They took a house that neighbors described as dated and "needing a lot of love" and turned it into a fantasy house - one that is both contemporary and comfortable for those of us who live here (including our two young children). MPA was fabulous to work with. They incorporated our ideas, taste and priorities while pulling it all together in a creative, artistic and livable style. They remained within our budget and were responsive to us throughout the process. The result is an absolutely beautiful space that enhances our lives every day. We would use MPA again in a heartbeat. **★★★★★ — fmolnar, Dec. 2013** > Great firm! Super talented and visionary. The reason we chose McIntoshPoris is that their aesthethic matched ours and we liked their 'holistic' approach to house design. They designs homes to live in which sounds obvious but is not always when it comes to architects. > > > > Michael is very patient and flexible about how he works with his clients. **★★★★★ — randyrubin, Dec. 2013** > McIntosh Poris did three projects for us. First...Michael Poris refurbished a condo of Architectural Record and did so while maintaining every significant element with no comprimise. Second, a home that has won national and international acclaim--has been published widely and even made it into a resource for the top homes in the world--not because it is huge and grand, but because it is relatively small but miraculously placed within a small lot with the back all woods. Third, a total buildout of a new office space that is over the top. Michael is brilliant, extremely talented, an excellent listener and very thorough in all he does. I recomend him to everyone that needs great design by showing them our house and office, then there is no explanation needed. He was hired in 2005, 2007 and just now in 2013 for the new office. ## Selected projects - [NY Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ny-townhouse-pj-vj~2727512) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 7 - Description: NY Townhouse renovation and interiors - [Birmingham House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/birmingham-house-pj-vj~394405) - Location: Birmingham, MI - Photos: 19 - Description: Interior design and renovation - [Orchard lake Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orchard-lake-residence-pj-vj~394052) - Location: Orchard Lake, MI - Photos: 26 - Description: Extensive redesign, renovation and interior design - [Humphrey House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/humphrey-house-pj-vj~391767) - Location: Birmingham, MI - Photos: 21 - Description: New modern home in a traditional neighborhood - [Lakeshore Drive House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeshore-drive-house-pj-vj~414549) - Location: Grosse Pointe Shores, MI - Photos: 16 - Description: Private residence additions, and complete renovation of interior and exterior. - [Bloomfield Hills Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bloomfield-hills-home-pj-vj~500332) - Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI - Photos: 6 - Description: New 10,000 sf home on a beautiful 3 1/2 acre hilltop site in Bloomfield Hills. The owners wanted a formal French estate home. The materials are brick, slate roof, and limestone details. - [Shutter House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shutter-house-pj-vj~389836) - Location: Birmingham, MI - Photos: 20 - [Rubin Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rubin-residence-pj-vj~391521) - Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI - Photos: 31 - Description: Contemporary home overlooking a beautiful natural ravine. - [Steinhardt Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/steinhardt-residence-pj-vj~395946) - Location: Birmingham, MI - Photos: 23 - Description: A modern house in a traditional neighborhood. Designed in 1998, this home won 2 AIA awards and was published in Dwell magazines 2nd anniversary issue. - [Parent Street Lofts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parent-street-lofts-pj-vj~395976) - Location: Royal Oak, MI - Photos: 13 - Description: Loft conversion of an old lumber warehouse into eight loft condominiums. The only true lofts in Royal Oak built in an underutilized warehouse next to the train tracks. - [Grinnell Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grinnell-loft-pj-vj~405120) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 8 - Description: Corktown loft in an old industrial building with a view of old Tiger stadium and downtown. - [Melchers McIntosh Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/melchers-mcintosh-residence-pj-vj~413450) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 17 - Description: Dutch Colonial house built in 1895 for Julius Melchers by his son, painter Gary Melchers. Renovated 2001 - 2006 by the late Douglas McIntosh. - [Long Lake Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/long-lake-residence-pj-vj~394390) - Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI - Photos: 27 - Description: Warm modern lakefront home in Bloomfield Hills. - [Shapiro Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shapiro-residence-pj-vj~432937) - Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI - Photos: 13 - Description: Architectural and interiors renovation of this classic modern Gunnar Birkirts 1964 home - [Ross Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ross-residence-pj-vj~389854) - Location: Birmingham, MI - Photos: 8 - Description: Renovation and Interiors - [Mortens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mortens-pj-vj~405146) - Location: Farmington Hills, MI - Photos: 11 - Description: Complete Renovation and interiors redesign of a 1960's ranch for a empty nest single father. - [Slatcher Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/slatcher-residence-pj-vj~389844) - Location: Beverly Hills, MI - Photos: 11 - Description: Mid-century house renovation and interiors - [Grosse Pointe Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grosse-pointe-home-pj-vj~400541) - Location: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI - Photos: 19 - Description: 12,000 sf new home designed for a client who wanted a French Provincial house in 2000. - [Hords Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hords-residence-pj-vj~550201) - Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI - Photos: 26 - Description: New modern house in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan designed for a creative executive and his family. - [The Park Shelton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-park-shelton-pj-vj~783672) - Location: Detroit, MI - Photos: 10 - Description: Condo conversion and renovation of a historic hotel in midtown Detroit into 220 residential units, and new parking garage [See all 28 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mcintosh-poris-architects-pfvwus-pf~58788926) ## Ideabooks - [Bayshore](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/161043159/list/bayshore) — 36 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163157982/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [Landscape Garden](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/159124557/list/landscape-garden) — 42 ideas - [Seminole](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107938571/list/seminole) — 6 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mporis) ## Community Q&A **Q: Fireplace surround** *(in Photo Questions)* What a beautiful house done to perfection. Are those vintage tiles in the fireplace surround? Thank you. A: Thank you. They are antique Delft tile. They are original to the house built in 1896. **Q: Please provide info on the beautiful light fixture** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It was custom made from an old Christmas decoration **Q: bathroom countertop** *(in Photo Questions)* love the bathroom What is the countertop? What are the sinks? Thx for info! A: Quartz **Q: Is this an antique Aubusson ?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Yes **Q: Floors** *(in Photo Questions)* Can u pls tell me about the floors... They look beautiful! I'm assuming concrete? Are they also sealed? Anything else I should know? Thanks. Nicole A: The floors are concrete and were sealed. This is the basement of a new house, finished and left open to the main floor above. **Q: I like the vanity. What wood is used. Is it soild wood or veneer?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Beech Veneer --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*