As the name suggests, the Mediterranean style originated in European countries north of the Mediterranean Sea - Greece, Spain, and Italy. Most of the preeminent architects of the age were primarily known for painting and sculpture, skills which they often put to good use in the decoration of the palaces they were designing for their wealthy patrons. Bramante was to distinguish himself in ecclesiastical architecture enjoying papal patronage for his long career. Sangallo, Michelangelo, Rafael, Michelozzi and others executed many domestic designs for palaces in both urban...
Builder Magazine: Mad for Trad
The winners of the 2013 Best in American Living Awards affirm that traditional good looks still appeal to all kinds of buyers. Our Best in the Midwest design, the Warren, is included in this feature with the story behind the design. Another great example of a truly beautiful home as unique as the family it was designed for.To view the full article, click here to visit our websi...
Best in the Midwest!
The International Builders' Show has proven to be a success as Visbeen Architects took home six awards in the 2012 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), including the high honor of Best in the Midwest! Our award-winners include...WarrenBest in the Midwest • PlatinumOne-of-a-Kind Home (up to 4,000 sq ft) • PlatinumBuilt by Insignia HomesInterior Design by Francesca Owings InteriorsOld Woods ManorOne-of-a-Kind Home (over 6,501 sq ft) • PlatinumBuilt by Doug SumnerSunny SlopeAddition, Indoor or Outdoor ($150,001 & over per...
International Builders' Show 2013
The big NAHB International Builders' Show 2013 begins on January 22 and Wayne will be there sketching LIVE! He will once again be teaming up with GAF Corporation, North America's largest manufacturer commercial and residential roofing materials, manning their booth as the national spokesperson. If you are planning to be at the show or are in the Las Vegas area, come see Wayne in action during the following times:Tuesday, January 2210:00am - 12:00pm2:00pm - 5:00pmWednesday, January 239:00am - 12:00pm1:00pm - 3:00pmThursday, January 2410:00am - 12:00pmIn addition to Wayne offering...
Labels:
gaf corporation,
ibs 2013,
international builders show,
nahb
Luxury Home Quarterly: Achieving a Signature Identity AND Versaility
The winter issue of Luxury Home Quarterly Magazine just came out and includes a lovely feature on the Carlton Shores residence and the outstanding team of Visbeen Architects + Mike Schaap Builders, Inc. that brought it to life. Taking on Carlton Shores, a project with a more contemporary feel and aggressive timeline of less than nine months, proved to bring out the best of each team member. The results speak for themselves. Read more below...For ease of reading, please click here to view the full article on our websi...
Stafford's gym earns Reader's Choice on Houzz
The gymnasium in the lower level of our design, the Stafford, earned a spot in the Top 10 Reader's Choice for 2012 on Houzz.com! Have you joined the 33% of New Years resoluters in trying to get fit for 2013? Why not get a little inspiration from these great spots for home exercise. These top ten are sure to knock your New-Years-resoluting gym-socks off! var hzw_id=7911345;function hzwshow(id,v,delay){var showDiv=document.getElementById('hzexpand'+id);if(v){ position=function(element){ var p={x: element.offsetLeft || 0,y:element.offsetTop || 0};while(element=element.offsetParent){...
Labels:
home gym,
houzz.com,
stafford,
Top 10 Reader's Choice
Cabin Life: Dreams on Paper: Sweetwater
Cabin Life published another one of our cozy cabins in their Dreams on Paper section of the February issue. Take a look at the Sweetwater, a Texas hill country design that expresses itself in a rustic vernacular with just a hint of refineme...
Grand Rapids Business Journal: A Field of Dreams and Dorms
Today's Grand Rapids' Business Journal featured a great article about our project with Cornerstone University on the front page. The unique project will include a baseball stadium, atheltic center and student housing complex all in the same building. Read on for the full article and an additional image of the beautiful facility. We can't wait to see this stadium seat 500 screaming fans, cheering on the Golden Eagl...
Grand Rapids Magazine Design Home 2013: The Adventure Begins
The Design Home 2013 is here! We are partnering with Grand Rapids Magazine and Infiniti Custom Homes to bring you The Heartsworth, a 7,500 square foot, craftsman-inspired design. The story begins in January's issue of GR Magazine, introducing you to the prime location for this beautiful home, minutes away from the heart of Ada. Check out the full story...For ease of reading, please click here to view the full article on our websi...
Modern simple kitchen designs
Modern simple kitchen designs Modern minimalis kitc...