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 GMB headquarters, you will find another great place to cool off this summer.  Designed and built along with the Plaza East building, this splash pad and fountain have become quite popular with the locals.  The sounds of gleeful children cooling off can be heard daily from GMB's front door.

Be sure to check them out this summer!

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In the News

Did you see our brief write-up in yesterday's Grand Rapids Press or Holland Sentinel? Our downtown Holland renovation project at 60 & 62 East 8th Street gained this press for winning the Best in the Midwest Region BALA (Best in American Living Awards) Award!

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Holland, MI 2nd Place in Well-Being Poll

Last week Holland, MI was ranked 2nd in "a city-by-city look at how Americans feel about their jobs, their health, their lives and their futures" in a USA Today article I've posted the link to below.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-02-15-cities_N.htm?POE=click-refer

We feel blessed to have added to Holland's architectural landscape!

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East 8th Street, Holland, MI

Visbeen Associates has redesigned 60 & 62 East 8th Street in Holland, MI to accommodate a new Kilwin's store and a new Tip Toes store. Bouwkamp Builders is reconstructing both of the spaces. Above the storefront level are two floors with two apartments each. Look for these beautiful new stores to open later this year!

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Extended Home for the Holidays

The hours have been extended, so I reposted! Check out the website for details!

720 Goldenrod, Holland, MI

Concept Sketch

Breakfast Nook Before

Breakfast Nook After

Breakfast Nook Before

Breakfast Nook After

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland presents Designer Show House 2009, "Home for the Holidays." From November 13 - 28 this home can be toured by the public. Please check the website for specific dates and times. This fund-raising event benefits after-school and summer programs made possible by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland.

Visbeen Associates teamed up with Benchmark Wood Studio to recreate the breakfast nook in this beautiful 1920's home. With Wayne Visbeen's vision for the room, Benchmark's skilled craftsmanship and Missy Pratt's

If you're interested in seeing more "before" photos of the entire project, click here.

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