Retail/Hospitality
Days Inn of Traverse City, MI 1997-2004
Various projects including site plan re-design, building facade improvements, interior room design, and a new breakfast serving area.
Master’s Auto Wash, St. Johns, MI 1997
Building design for a new auto wash facility in St. Johns, Michigan, including vehicle wash bays, office, and mechanical support spaces.
North Peak Brewing Company, Traverse City, MI 1998
Interior and exterior alterations to an existing warehouse building for a new, 7,000 SF brew pub restaurant and bar.
Shell Mini-Mart, Holland, MI 2000
Building design for a new gas station convenience store, including an A&W restaurant.
Cellular One, Petoskey and Caro, MI 2000
Architectural design services for interior alterations to existing retail tenant spaces for Cellular One stores in Petoskey and Caro, Michigan.
South Crossings Retail Buildings, Traverse City, MI 2000
Three new commercial buildings for a total of 12,000 SF of new retail space.
South Crossings Burger King, Traverse City, MI 2000
New Burger King Restaurant within an existing suburban retail development.
Kilwins Chocolates, Traverse City, MI 2000
Interior remodeling of an existing mall tenant space for new candy shop and chocolatier.
Little Caesar’s Restaurant, Traverse City, MI 2000
Selective demolition and addition to an existing pizza parlor.
Kids Creek Marketplace, Traverse City, MI 2001
Facade design services for a new multi-tenant retail/hospitality/office building located on US-31 S. in Traverse City.
Stone House Bread, Traverse City, MI 2003
Remodeling of an existing commercial building for a new production facility for Stone House Bread bakery.
Peninsula Grille, Mapleton, MI 2003
Entrance vestibule addition to an existing restaurant located on the Old Mission Peninsula, just north of Traverse City, Michigan.
Southview, Building 50, Grand Traverse Commons, MI 2004
Renovations and alterations to the “Southview” wing of the existing Building 50, Grand Traverse Commons, Traverse City, MI. The project involved work on “shell” and “common areas” within the Southview wing, as well as design services for a new restaurant (Trattoria Stella) in the lower level of the building.
Village Bean Coffee Shop, East Bay Township, MI 2005
Building design and interior tenant architectural design for a 2,000 SF coffee shop.
Pinestead Reef Resort, Traverse City, MI 2005
Selective demolition and replacement of egress stairs on the highway side of an existing motel/condominium building on East Grand Traverse Bay, including cosmetic improvements to the existing decorative columns, balconies, and roofs .
Bill Marsh Hyundai Dealership, Traverse City, MI 2005
Alterations to an existing boat dealership building on US-31 S. in Traverse City for a new automobile showroom and repair facility, including demolition of the western-most 20 feet of the building, modifications to the west exterior elevation, renovation of interior spaces, mechanical/electrical work, and associated site work.
Village Plaza Development, Kingsley, MI 2005
Design services for a new, 11,760 SF mixed use commercial building and its associated site development. The project included shelled space for six retail/office tenants, and included detailed design for a branch bank (project not built).
Castle Arms Shooting Range, Grawn, MI 2005
Preliminary design services for a new, 42,600 SF shooting range facility, including two shooting ranges, sales area, classrooms, and related support spaces (project not built).
Mapleton Market, Mapleton, MI 2002-2006
Renovation of an existing grocery and hardware store, including remodeling of kitchen, deli, and product display areas, addition of gas station, and exterior building façade work.
Oryana Natural Foods Market, Traverse City, MI 1997-2007
Renovation of an existing retail building into a new home for Oryana Natural Foods Market in 1997, and renovation and 7,000 SF addition in 2006-7 (with Richmond Architects). These projects involved design of retail food display areas, kitchen, deli, and support spaces, with an emphasis on cost control, energy efficiency, and environmentally sustainable building practices.
Kilkenny’s Irish Pub, Traverse City, MI 2007
Interior and Exterior alterations to the lower level of an existing warehouse building for a new, 6,500 SF Irish pub.
Blue Tractor Patio, Traverse City, MI 2007
Design services for the expansion of an existing restaurant and bar into an adjacent open courtyard area for accommodation of covered and open alfresco dining.
Catch Island Grill, Traverse City, MI 2007
Design services for barrier-free improvements to an existing restaurant building located in Downtown Traverse City.
Depot Baggage Building, Traverse City, MI 2007
785 SF of building addition, and selective alterations to an existing, one story, 2,488 SF, mercantile building. The building was divided into two separate tenant suites, one to be mercantile use and the other to be assembly use. The mercantile use consisted of a new commercial kitchen and fast food service counter, while the assembly area functions alternately as a performance theatre or a banquet dining hall.
Works Driving Shed, Beaver Island, MI 2007
Design services for a new, 600 SF golf ball driving shed associated with the golf course at Maple Woods Farms on Beaver Island. The structure is covered and open on one side, and includes a fully enclosed storage and utility room.
Culver’s Restaurant, Gaylord, MI 2007-8
A new, one story, fast food restaurant facility following the restaurant franchiser’s corporate design for franchise restaurant buildings.
Village Ice Cream Shoppe, Kingsley, MI 2008
A new, one story, 1,790 SF ice cream shop and its associated site development, including spaces for dining, food preparation, storage, and related support spaces. Site work included utilities, grading, storm water management, driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, site lighting, signage, and landscaping.
beso beso Restaurant, Traverse City, MI 2008-9
Design documents for alterations to an existing downtown restaurant for a new, upscale Mexican theme restaurant, including barrier-free and fire safety improvements as well as a new entrance facade, kitchen, bar area, and dining spaces (project not built).
Taco Bell Restaurants, Van Buren, Washington, and Chesterfield Townships, MI 2009-10
Three new, approximately 3,000 SF Taco Bell restaurants located in southeast Michigan. The buildings were based on corporate prototype designs, with interior modifications made per the owner/franchisee’s detailed operational/aesthetic requests, and exterior modifications made per township zoning requirements.
Sonic Restaurant, Lapeer, MI 2009-10
A new, approximately 1,700 SF Sonic restaurant located in southeast Michigan. The building is based on a corporate prototype design, with interior and exterior modifications made per the owner/franchisee’s detailed operational/aesthetic requests.
Culver’s Restaurant, Traverse City, MI 2011-12
A new, one story, fast food restaurant facility following the restaurant franchiser’s corporate design for franchise restaurant buildings.
Filling Station Microbrewery Traverse City, MI 2011-12
Building code analysis for change of occupancy, and design services for alterations to an existing, former railroad station building into a new microbrewery. The design includes a brewing area, beer storage facilities, and a bar and seating area open to the public.
Shanty Creek Resort Elevator Alteration, Bellaire, MI 2012-13
Elevator addition to the main lodge building at Shanty Creek Resort in Northern Michigan. The design integrated barrier-free improvements into the architectural character of the existing structure while also improving the overall building’s entrance and circulation.
Country Inn & Suites, Traverse City, MI 2012-13
Design services for alterations to an existing 179 room hotel building in Traverse City, Michigan. The project included enlargement of the existing breakfast area and kitchen, corporate interior and exterior design upgrades, and barrier-free accessibility improvements.
Rare Bird Brewery and Taproom, Traverse City, MI 2012-13, 2017
Design services for alterations to an existing commercial building creating a new, 4,000 SF microbrewery and retail bar/restaurant. The tenant space includes a 650 SF brew house as well as a bar area, dining room, kitchen, new building entrance, and support spaces. In 2017 an exterior deck with screen wall enclosure was added.
Oryana Natural Foods Baler and Utility Storage Area Additions, Traverse City, MI 2012-13
Design services for a 200 SF addition to the existing Oryana Natural Foods Cooperative to house new cardboard baler equipment and expand existing product stocking areas. The project also included enhancements to the facility’s outdoor utility enclosure, providing new spaces for recycling bins, refuse dumpster, and storage of outdoor maintenance equipment.
Country Inn & Suites Patio and Pergola, Traverse City, MI 2012-13
Design services for a new outdoor seating area, patio, fire pit, and pergola at the existing Country Inn & Suites facility in Traverse City, Michigan.
Peace, Love & Little Donuts, Traverse City, MI 2016
Design services for alterations to an existing 720 SF tenant space for a coffee and donut franchise establishment. The space includes food preparation space as well as dishwashing, and customer ordering and seating area.
Oryana Natural Foods Café Addition, Traverse City, MI 2016-17
Design services for a 680 SF addition to the existing Oryana Natural Foods Cooperative, expanding the existing café with an additional seating area. The project includes two new exterior entrances from Lake and East Tenth Streets and is designed to harmonize with the existing Oryana building and with the surrounding neighborhood.