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Treetops Collective — Phase II

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Interior shot of a bookshelf with a variety of items on it on a large wall at the Treetops Collective — Phase II

Interior shot seating area at the Treetops Collective — Phase II

Interior shot of seating in front of large windows at Treetops Collective — Phase II

Interior shot of a decorated wall in the Treetops Collective — Phase II

Story

Dedicated workspace and optimized retail for Treetops Collective, a local nonprofit organization that helps refugee women find community in West Michigan.

Facts

Submitter: Wolverine Building Group

Architect: Wolverine Building Group

Title: Treetops Collective — Phase II

Size: 12,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: May 2024

Final contract value: $392,000

Project manager’s name: Tyler Lukomski & Drew Sorenson

Superintendent’s name(s): Scott Veldhouse

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 10%

WINNER: Foxtail Coffee — Ada Village

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Exterior corner shot of Foxtail Coffee — Ada Village

Interior shot of the indoor seating of Foxtail Coffee — Ada Village with a clear view of the front desk to the left and a variety of items for sale in front of the counter

Interior shot of the bar top stool seating and table tops at Foxtail Coffee — Ada Village

Interior shot of the bar stool seating at Foxtail Coffee — Ada Village

Interior close up of four brown chairs in the seating area of Foxtail Coffee — Ada Village

Interior seating featuring bar stool style seating in front of the menu area Foxtail Coffee — Ada Village

Interior seating of Foxtail Coffee — Ada Village

Story

Foxtail Coffee and Michigan Coffee Crew reached out to First Companies to build their first location in Michigan. This project emphasized quality, unique finishes, and providing the customer with a unique coffee experience, unlike any other in the area.

Facts

Submitter: First Companies, Inc.

Architect: Dixon Architecture

Title: Foxtail Coffee — Ada Village

Size: 2,211 SF

Location: Ada, MI

Date contract completed: May 2024

Final contract value: $630,000

Project manager’s name: Ryan Poulson

Superintendent’s name(s): Glenn Kroll

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 0%

WINNER: Otter Air Services — Hangar & Corporate Office

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The exterior of Otter Air Services — Hangar & Corporate Office

The interior of Otter Air Services — Hangar & Corporate Office

Story

Architectural Metals Inc. (AMI) is no stranger to the aviation industry, but the Otter Air hangar project proved to be a uniquely exciting opportunity. The complexity of both the interior space and exterior brought new opportunities that pushed the team to innovate, making the end result especially rewarding.

Facts

Submitter: Architectural Metals, Inc.

Architect: Integrated Architecture, OTJ Architects

Size: 43,000 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: September 2024

Final contract value: $2,300,000

Project manager’s name: Mike Blossom

Superintendent’s name(s): Cory Arp

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 100%

Cytiva — Project K-Star

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Story

The Muskegon area is home to some wonderful projects. Cytiva — Project K Star will be joining the list! Architectural Metals’ team of professionals installed over 13,000 SF of product. Despite the extreme elements that are so well known to the Muskegon area, the AMI team is thrilled with the results of this collaboration with TRIA and Gilbane.

Facts

Submitter: Architectural Metals, Inc.

Architect: TRIA Architecture

Size: 13,500 SF

Location: Muskegon, MI

Date contract completed: February 2025

Final contract value: $1,356,000

Project manager’s name: Craig Engelbrecht

Superintendent’s name(s): Cory Arp

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 100%

Corewell Health Place

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A patio outside of Corewell Health Place

The atrium inside of Corewell Health Place

A seating area inside of Corewell Health Place

A classroom inside of Corewell Health Place

A staircase inside of Corewell Health Place

A conference room inside of Corewell Health Place

Light fixtures inside of Corewell Health Place

Cubicles inside of Corewell Health Place

Electrical boxes inside of Corewell Health Place

Electrical boxes outside of Corewell Health Place

The exterior of Corewell Health Place under construction

Story

Buist was the electrical Design Assist partner for Corewell Health Place, Corewell’s new 300,000 SF headquarters. Buist delivered BIM modeling, power distribution, custom lighting, and testing services across the eight-story office tower, two parking ramps, and pavilion. Multiple departments collaborated to support this innovative, high-end campus.

Facts

Submitter: Buist Electric

Architect: NBBJ

Size: 413,450 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: August 2024

Final contract value: $15,000,000

Project manager’s name: Paul Longstreet

Superintendent’s name(s): Matt VanDyk

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 95%

WINNER: Ottawa Beach General Store

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Exterior photo of Ottawa Beach General Store front entrance showcasing the stairs

Exterior photo of Ottawa Beach General Store front entrance with steps leading to the front door with three flags to the left

Exterior photo of Ottawa Beach General Store from the main porch with a view of the road in front of the building

Exterior photo of Ottawa Beach General Store porch with windows in the background with white trim and a red wall with a seating bench in front

Exterior photo of Ottawa Beach General Store close up of a structural detail

Interior photo of Ottawa Beach General Store showcasing items for sale in the store

Interior photo of Ottawa Beach General Store indoor selection of varies colorful t-shirts hanging up on the wall

Story

Ottawa Beach General Store has long been a staple in the Holland community, and the goal was to honor its iconic status while bringing it up to modern standards. The project involved interior and exterior painting, breathing new life into the store with fresh colors that respect its original charm.

Facts

Submitter: Vork Brothers Painting

Architect: Dixon Architecture

Size: 2,400 SF

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: May 2024

Final contract value: $27,000

Project manager’s name: Corey Vork

Superintendent’s name(s): Jon Rodriguez & Greg Gardner

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 60%

Lakeshore Advantage — The Next Center

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The sign for the Lakeshore Advantage — The Next Center

The interior of the Lakeshore Advantage — The Next Center

Story

Architectural Glass & Metals worked closely with the design and construction team through a collaborative design assist process to provide a comprehensive building envelope assembly, inclusive of complex multi-plane material interface conditions as required to achieve the overall design intent.

Facts

Submitter: Architectural Glass & Metals 2.0

Architect: GMB Architecture + Engineering

Size: 20,000 SF

Location: Holland, MI

Date contract completed: November 2024

Final contract value: $1,800,000

Project manager’s name: Mitch VanderArk

Superintendent’s name(s): Cody Jager

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 100%

DHE Plumbing & Mechanical

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meeting space inside DHE Plumbing & Mechanical building

office space inside DHE Plumbing & Mechanical building

Story

As DHE continues to grow, they needed a seamless expansion to their headquarters. Maintaining the standards of excellence that DHE and Lakewood are known for meant careful design, overcoming supply constraints, and perfectly matching the original structure. The result is a high-quality space that reflects shared values and longstanding collaboration.

Facts

Submitter: Lakewood Construction

Architect: The Architectural Group

Size: 4,000 SF

Location: Grandville, MI

Date contract completed: July 2024

Final contract value: $1,295,000

Project manager’s name: Marcel VanderLaan

Superintendent’s name(s): Clark Causley

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 25%

Pickle & Pin

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indoor golf simulator screen and seating at Pickle & Pin

Story

Pickle & Pin, located in a renovated 100-year-old building in Grand Rapids, offers pickleball courts, golf simulators, and a bar. Wolverine’s construction team transformed the space, overcoming challenges like structural repairs, within five months. The 6,500 SF venue provides a unique social and recreational experience.

Facts

Submitter: Wolverine Building Group

Architect: Pure Architects

Size: 6,500 SF

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Date contract completed: December 2024

Final contract value: $1,741,000

Project manager’s name: David Paquet & Tyler Lukomski

Superintendent’s name(s): Dave Gray

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 5%

Mull-it-Over Products

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interior ceiling and room of building worked on by Mull-it-Over Products

exterior of building worked on by Mull-it-Over Products

exterior siding of building worked on by Mull-it-Over Products

interior office featuring windows and desk of building worked on by Mull-it-Over Products

interior ceiling and windows of building worked on by Mull-it-Over Products

Story

Journey Construction Group transformed an outdated building into a bold, industrial-style workspace. Featuring LP SmartSide siding, laser-cut aluminum, sleek glass offices, exposed steel beams, and a clerestory window system, the space blends beauty and function. Vintage elements add character, making it a striking hub for creativity and collaboration.

Facts

Submitter: Journey Construction Group

Architect: Architektura

Location: Grand Haven, MI

Date contract completed: August 2024

Final contract value: $1,556,000

Project manager’s name: Brandon Beyer

Superintendent’s name(s): CJ King

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 35%

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