Many of you may have seen it during the Grand Rapids Parade of Homes this year but in case you were not able to attend the parade here are some of the highlights of Ennerdale. The perfect design for a growing family, the innovative Ennerdale combines the best of a many classic architectural styles for an appealing and updated transitional design. The exterior features a European influence, with rounded and abundant windows, a stone and stucco façade and interesting roof lines. Inside, a spacious floor plan accommodates modern family living, with a main level that boasts almost 3,000 square...
Laurel Houzz Tour
In case you missed it…Late last week, our home design, "Laurel" was featured on Houzz in the traditional architecture idea book. Becky Harris, a Houzz contributor had a chance to interview Wayne Visbeen of Visbeen Architects to get an insider look at how he prepared for designing the Laurel in the traditional community in Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton South Carolina. The Laurel was designed to be a traditional Lowcountry home and to fit in with the surrounding homes in the community. To read more about this traditional southern home and the homework that went into designing it, read the...
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Houzz Feature: Hanging Beds
This week on Houzz…One of our projects was featured in the "Get in the Swing of Things with a Hanging Bed" Idea book. This article features both fully and partially suspended beds that create really unique, one of a kind, spaces. Get in the Swing of Things With a Hanging BedGive your bedroom a style lift with a fully or partially suspended bed — or one that just mimics the lookKaren Egly-ThompsonHouzz contributor.The boys bunk room from our home design, the "Stafford" was a space that was created to provide a fun, yet functional hangout space. Do you have a hanging bed or a really...
Holbrooke Design in the Lakeshore Parade of Homes
The newly completed Holbroke is one of 22 homes in the Lakeshore Parade of Homes this year. Located half way between Holland and Grand Haven this high-end custom home was designed to be family friendly and to provide a warm welcome. The Holbrooke was designed by Visbeen Architects and the team at Bouwkamp Builders and is listed in the Parade at $750,000-plus category. This home was featured on Mlive over the weekend with a complete photo tour of the high end features this home has to offer. Like us on Facebook and look for more pictures of this home and others that we have...
Cornerstone University Chapel Construction to continue
Earlier this week a semi truck ran into a part of a US-31 overpass near Holland, MI and it needs to be replaced. This may take a while due to high demand and a very limited supply of steel in Michigan. The shortage is stemming from the Tappan Zee Bridge project in New York and the Ohio River Bridges Project on the Kentucky/ Indiana border. These projects are eating up a large supply of the available steel in the area causing building projects that involve steel to be put on hold.Photo Courtesy of WZZM13After learning of the shortage and seeing the impact it has been having on building...
Art Deco Architecture
Art Deco Architecture is one of the many styles of architecture that has swept through the industry. It made a large impact on architectural design, in addition to architecture, it influenced art, fashion and furniture design through this period. This movement in architecture in was very popular in 1925-1940 and has left lasting impressions in architecture. A couple iconic Art Deco Buildings are the Chrysler Building and Radio City Music Hall in New York.Radio City Music HallChrysler BuildingThe origins of Art Deco architecture come from Paris around 1900. It was referred to as "La...
Angela Mulder: NAHB Design Committee Appointment
We are proud to announce that our very own Angela Mulder has been appointed to serve on the Design Committee for the National Association of Home Builders. Good, cost-effective, design is very valuable to architects, builders, developers and sales representatives to build a better business and imagein the housing industry. The NAHB Design Committee is in place to help these professionals understand design trends and to find solutions to problems they may have with a design in order to provide a higher quality product. In addition to business development, the Design Committee promotes...
Georgetown
As promised…Here are the rest of the photos for our newly completed home, the "Georgetown". Located in Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina, this home puts a northeastern spin on the traditional low county architecture. This home opens with a gracious, yet elegant, entry way to provide views to expand through the main level.The neutral colors and decor allow for a smooth transition from the interiors to the natural surroundings. The home has two wings which encompass the rear patio for added privacy while entertaining outdoors. The main level of the home...