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Ada Hotel

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

The interior of the Ada Hotel showcasing the railing and upper lobby.
Crews installing railing in the Ada Hotel.
The finished look of the Ada Hotel featuring hardwood floors, hanging lights and luxurious seating.
An up-close look at the material of the Ada Hotel.
A look at construction underway at the hotel featuring metal beams for the walls and unfinished flooring.
A look at construction underway at the hotel featuring metal beams for the walls and unfinished ceiling.
Ada Hotel Construction
A look inside an Ada Hotel room featuring a woody interior.
Crews installing railing in the Ada Hotel.

Story


The Ada Hotel is an amazing addition to the community. This project includes two restaurants and several hotel rooms. Each space displays unique high-end and technical features. It truly is one of a kind.

Facts

Submitter: Halyard

Architect: Dixon Architecture, OTJ Architects

Size: 38,445 SF

Location: Ada, MI

Date contract completed: November 2024

Final contract value: $2,800,000

Project manager’s name: Tom Maurer

Superintendent’s name(s): Brian McGhee

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 90%

Western Michigan University — Dunbar Hall

eicawardsdev on June 13, 2025

A finished classroom in the hall with a whiteboard, teaching station and chairs and tables.
Renovated staircases in Dunbar Hall at Western Michigan University.
Wall and classroom in Dunbar Hall featuring overhead lights.
Common space in the College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University with an assistance desk and couches.
Chairs and tables inside a classroom in Dunbar Hall.
A section of the renovated Dunbar Hall wall adorned with green texture.
A look at the wide ceiling with new lights.
The ceiling of a common area in Dunbar Hall with hanging lights and the railing of the second floor.
Study spaces in the hallways of Dunbar Hall featuring tables and chairs.

Story


The Western Michigan University Dunbar Hall renovation modernized and enhanced the building’s functionality with unique, high-quality materials. This comprehensive project significantly improved the space’s aesthetic and acoustic performance, creating a more engaging and efficient environment.

Facts

Submitter: Ritsema Associates

Architect: TowerPinkster

Size: 78,000 SF

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Date contract completed: January 2024

Final contract value: $2,843,000

Project manager’s name: Trent Aukerman

Superintendent’s name(s): Norm Overhiser

What percentage of the work scope was self-performed by your company? 40%

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