We thought we would share an article published in the September issue Professional Builder Magazine on "The iPad Effect." This issue outlines what builders, trades, designers and suppliers are using iPads and other tablet devices for in home-building applications and also sheds light on the benefits and drawbacks of this emerging business tool category. Here at Visbeen Associates, we always try to stay up on the latest technology trends and we are on the iPad bandwagon! It has been a great addition to our business. If you have been in a meeting with Wayne in the last year or so, you may have...
Architectural Tutorial: Storybook Homes
"On they walked and walked, till suddenly they came upon a strange cottage in the middle of a glade. "This is chocolate!" gasped Hansel as he broke a lump of plaster from the wall. "And this is icing!" exclaimed Gretel, putting another piece of wall in her mouth. Starving but delighted, the children began to eat pieces of candy broken off the cottage. "Isn't this delicious?" said Gretel, with her mouth full. She had never tasted anything so nice."~Hansel and Gretelhttp://theliterarylink.com/gretel.htmlHaving a home look so good, you could eat it? That is what storybook homes are all about. Also...
ArtPrize 2011: Let the voting begin!
image source: http://www.avartica.com/gallery/500/75ff6229e0e5b914.gifAs of last night, ArtPrize is in full swing! This is a very exciting time for Grand Rapids and for Visbeen Associates because David Lorenz, our senior designer, is an official ArtPrize artist. Three of his stellar watercolor renderings are featured at 2 East Fulton on the north side of the building. Titled "Potential Revealed," these pieces capture the vision for what the building at 2 East Fulton could be. After the Livingston Hotel burned down on this property back in 1924, this building was erected as the Davenport Institute...
Grand Rapids Business Journal Feature
Grand Rapids Business Journal just featured a write-up regarding Visbeen Associates' 8 awards from the American Institute of Building Design's American Residential Design Awards in the "Change-Ups" section of their issue last month. Want to see more about our ARDA winning designs? Check out the ARDA 2011 blog post from last month to see all eight award winners.Thank you for the feature, GRBJ!For ease of reading, click here to view the full featu...
An Evening Under the Tuscan Sky: CASA Fundraiser
This evening, CASA (Court Appointed Sepcial Advocates) for children is holding their 5th Annual House Party at our award-winning home design called the Stafford (Design Home 2008) in an event called An Evening Under the Tuscan Sky. CASA of Kent County is a non-profit program that empowers everyday citizens to become court appointed advocates in order to act on behalf of abused or neglected children as they pass through the family court system. Last year, this event raised over $30,000 for the organization, so we are thrilled that one of our designs will be the locations of such an influential...
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Grand Rapids Magazine ReDesigning Home 2011
This year, Grand Rapids Magazine is presenting ReDesigning Home 2011, a french farmhouse on the shores of Reeds Lake, as a special prelude to Design Home 2012, a Visbeen Associates and Jeffery Roberts collaboration. They are hosting an exclusive cocktail reception and tour of the home on September 22 from 6:00p-9:00p with proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross. Visit Grand Rapids Magazine's website for more information about this project or American Red Cross' website to make your reservations for tickets to this exclusive event by September 14.Stay tuned for next year's Design Ho...
More than Architecture
It is September 11, 2011, exactly 10 years after the attack on the World Trade Center. That Tuesday morning, one decade ago, marks the moment that two towers became more than just architecture. Yes, they were a part of the city's skyline for almost thirty years, designed by one of the most prominent architects of the 20th century, present in iconic movies, famous photos and part of the everyday lives of upwards of 50,000 people who worked there. But now they are more than just buildings. Their absence marks the lives of nearly 3,000 people that were lost that day. Their absence marks the...
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David Lorenz in ArtPrize!
The highly anticipated ArtPrize 2011 is less than two weeks away and we are proud to announce that David Lorenz, senior designer here at Visbeen Associates, is an official ArtPrize artist! Three of his masterpiece watercolors, completed in a project for Visbeen Associates and Locus Development for the potential renovation of the building, will be featured at 2 East Fulton along with 9 other site-specific art installations sponsored by Site:Lab + U of M's School of Art and Design. To see all of the dynamic artists that will be featured at this great location, visit their ArtPrize venue page or...
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Happy Labor Day!
Hope you are enjoying a fabulous, fun and relaxing labor day, without much lab...
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Cornerstone's Dining Commons Gets A New Look
Cornerstone University, with the help of Visbeen Associates, C2AE and dedicated donors, recently completed the renovation of their dining commons. On Monday, August 29, staff, faculty and students were a part of a ribbon cutting ceremony where the space was dedicated. After a few words from the university's President, Joe Stowell, Wayne Visbeen, a Cornerstone Board of Trustees member, and food services director, Cindy Wiltheiss, a round of singing "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow" concluded the ceremony and welcomed everyone into the new dining experience at Cornerstone. Check out photos...
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