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Commercial Design
Public spaces, landscapes, and the best in office kitchens impressed the panel
Splashes of teal make Detroit’s Benjamin Moore store (The Color Bloc) a hit. Concetti’s design project took third place in the Use of Color category.
PHOTOGRAPHER BRETT MOUNTAIN
CONCETTI
COMMUNITY/OFFICE SPACE (KITCHEN, BREAK ROOM, CONFERENCE ROOM, ETC.)
2nd
BENNY CHAN
JOHN D’ANGELO
Designers’ Goals
“A blend of materials including leather, walnut, and terazzo comprises the material palette ... ” — Pophouse
JEFF GARLAND
01
POPHOUSE
The workplace for Rocket Mortgage Marketing fosters human connection and innovation. The concept and layout of the kitchen is open and central to allow for visibility, a sense of safety, and fluid conversation. Several seating options accommodate different activities. The use of tile and walnut paneling emphasizes artisanal materials and craftsmanship. A blend of materials including leather, walnut, and terrazzo comprises the material palette, connecting this space with the reception area and open-office look and feel.
02
MARIANNE JONES, LLC with Young & Young 03
DAVIS & DAVIS INTERIOR DESIGN
USE OF COLOR
WERNER STRAUBE PHOTOGRAPHY
MARTIN VECCHIO BRETT MOUNTAIN
01
LAURA ZENDER DESIGN
The earthy color palette and rustic arches and beams of the Ypsi Cocktail Club relate well to this company’s original raw distilling space, and the owners also wanted to bring to mind a classic French bistro. Pine-themed wallpaper is a nod to the juniper bush used to distill gin, yet it’s reminiscent of a small-scale French floral. The olive-colored, crushed-velvet banquette complements the wallpaper. Five vintage Murano glass chandeliers punctuate the bar, and a wall mural ties the colors together.
02
ANAHI HOLLIS DESIGN 03
CONCETTI
COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE
JOHN CARLSON
STEVEN CHILDS JASON KEEN
01
MICHAEL J. DUL & ASSOCIATES with Laura Foxman
In the heart of Detroit’s New Center Area, this play space functions as an important amenity for the established bordering neighborhood. Mature-canopy trees beautifully integrate and help delineate the space into an elegant playground setting. Poured-in-place concrete borders define straightforward but graceful forms and help contain the wood fiber mulch. Generous masses of dwarf ornamental grasses add soft texture throughout the playscape, and skillful placement allows the play structures to melt into the landscape.
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GOLDNER WALSH GARDEN & HOME 03
ZAREMBA & COMPANY with Ghafari Associates
LOBBY
KYLE BERRYMAN
Designers’ Goals
RYAN SOUTHEN JOHN D’ANGELO
01
KRAEMER DESIGN GROUP with Intramode
The Kahn, originally the “New Center Building,” was designed by Albert Kahn Associates and built in 1930-31. The limestone-clad ediface was constructed as an Art Deco complement to the nearby Fisher Building. Exquisite historic details have been preserved in this renovation. Inspiration came from the main lobby with its striking red marble walls, monochromatic striped stone floor, painted plaster, fluted lights, and brass decorations. The result is a silky blend of modern materials with Art Deco influence.
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ELLWOOD INTERIORS INC. 03
PATRICK THOMPSON DESIGN INC.
OFFICE
Designer’s Goals
“Bright materials with reflective qualities provide an atmosphere that’s open and airy.” — Kilano Design + Build
1st
MATEO MORRISON
JOHN D’ANGELO JUSTIN MACONOCHIE
01
KILANO DESIGN + BUILD
Located underground in a long-standing building, this project presented challenges. Creative solutions transformed the space into a bright, inviting office. To maximize the amount of natural light coming in, the stairwell from the street level was exposed and replaced with glass. Bright materials with reflective qualities provide an atmosphere that’s open and airy. Natural wood tones, biophilic elements, color, and texture make this office warm and inviting. The final product promotes creativity and collaboration.
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POPHOUSE 03
MCINTOSH PORIS ASSOCIATES
RESTAURANTS/BARS
JUSTIN MACONOCHIE
WERNER STRAUBE PHOTOGRAPHY
01
MCINTOSH PORIS ASSOCIATES
Housed in an Art Deco building, the Olin bar and kitchen captures the history and modernism of Detroit. The newly designed storefront system consists of blue-gray metal panels with decorative pilasters between large glass-paneled windows. The kitchen, restaurant, bar, and lounge provide a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Traditional fluted columns reflect the storefront design, and the existing black-and-white mosaic floor adds an eclectic twist to the dining room. Colorful murals by a Detroit artist tie together industrial-themed elements and the lighting fixtures.
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LAURA ZENDER DESIGN 03
MARE MEDITERRANEAN
EMMA SANDLER 3rd
RETAIL INTERIOR DESIGN (BOUTIQUES, STORES, SALONS, ETC.)
Designer’s Insights
“Everything was kept clean and white so products can shine and be switched around seamlessly.” — Whitetail Farm | Home & Lifestyle
MARTA PEREZ 2nd
JONATHAN DEAN
3rd
JEFF GARLAND
01
WHITETAIL FARM | HOME & LIFESTYLE
This industrial space is home to a design studio and boutique retail business. White walls and a black ceiling make for a clean backdrop. Built-in shelving along the back wall provides great storage and display for retail items. Everything was kept clean and white so products can shine and be switched around seamlessly. Concrete flooring spans the main studio, but antique barn wood in the office warms it up and adds interest.
