Canopy

If you are looking for canopy and are interested in building your own, let us provide you with some helpful tips. There are many different types of canopies on the market today. Choosing a pre-built canopy can be a daunting task. Browsing information on party tents, canopies and portable garages from one website to another is time consuming and at the end of it all, do you really know the differences between all the products being sold? This article will provide you with some of the answers to your canopy questions as well as explain how you can build your own canopy.The first step in buying or...

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Cabin Life: Dreams on Paper: Hawk's Nest

August's issue of Cabin Life magazine features a cute little chalet we designed called Hawk's Nest.  It takes advantage of great views with only a small footprint, perfect for lots with mountainous terrain.  Check out the feature, rendering and floor plans in Cabin Life's Dreams on Paper section...For ease of reading, please click here to view the full article on our websi...

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Architectural Canopy

Most of the modern skyscrapers that we see do not sport architectural metal canopies unlike most of the smaller buildings and structures do. A canopy is considered to be an important element in the outdoor structure of a building because it protects it from the elements including the sun and rain. It also helps cool down the place without the need for a powerful air conditioning system to be installed inside.Available Materials to be used of Architectural metal canopiesMetal canopies are considered to be durable in comparison to the other materials that are also used for canopies. They last longer...

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Grand Rapids Magazine Design Home 2013 Gala

The story of our 2013 Grand Rapids Magazine Design Home, the Heartsworth, will soon come to a close and the final product will be revealed.  Want to tour this beautiful estate during a swanky party that benefits a good cause?  Please join us for the GRDH 2013 Gala on August 22, 2013!Since 2003, Grand Rapids Magazine has been showcasing the region's premier custom home builders, architects, designers, furnishers and suppliers via the Design Home program.  We have had the pleasure of being a part of six of those Design Home teams.  All the while, Design Home open houses and VIP...

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Taking home the ARDAs!

The American Institute of Building Design's (AIBD) National Convention was held last week in Pasadena, California, where Visbeen Architects attended the American Residential Design Awards (ARDA) banquet celebrating the best and brightest in today's residential designs.  We were honored to receive 11 awards, including the prestigious Global Choice Award that we had implored you to cast votes for us over the last few weeks.  The Hasserton received nearly 1/3 of the total votes cast, so from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for the support! Ten of our other projects were awarded...

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Beating the Heat

We have been experiencing quite the scorcher in our neck of the woods lately.  Looking for a way to beat the heat?  Visit one of West Michigan's coast town splash pads, designed by our talented colleagues at GMB a+e! Their most recent "urban beach" project can be found in downtown Grand Haven.  Completed in 2011, this project was provided for by the Rotary Club of Grand Haven, Grand Haven Area Community Foundation and community donations.  The fountains are activated by motion sensors and are solar powered.Pictured below and situated in downtown Holland, just a few steps from...

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Grand Rapids Magazine Design Home 2013: Destination in Sight

This is the home stretch.  The final details and design elements of the Grand Rapids Design Home 2013 are coming together.  Lighting is being installed, walls are being painted and furniture will soon be placed in this 7,500 square foot residence, turning what was once just an idea into a home.Check out July's issue of Grand Rapids Magazine for all of the final details as they come together...For ease of reading, click here to view the full article on our websi...

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Room Guide: Outdoor Shower

It's mid-summer and we are enjoying beach days aplenty here in West Michigan.  But with lovely days lounging at the beach and splashing in the waves of Lake Michigan comes sand.  Lots of it.  Ending up...well...everywhere.  In your bathing suit, in your hair, in your bags, in your car.  A home solution for the summer sand conundrum (albeit a good problem to have!)?  The outdoor shower.  This handy design element allows home/cottage-owners and guests the ability to wash off the sand from the beach or chlorinated water from a pool before stepping foot in doors. Here...

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