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Cabin Life: Dreams on Paper: Hawk's NestCabin Life: Dreams on Paper: Hawk's Nest

August's issue of Cabin Life magazine features a cute little chalet we designed called Hawk's Nest.  It takes advantage of great views with only a small footprint, perfect for lots with mountainous terrain.  Check out the feature, rendering and floor plans in Cabin Life's Dreams on Paper section...F…

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29Jul2013

Grand Rapids Magazine Design Home 2013 GalaGrand Rapids Magazine Design Home 2013 Gala

The story of our 2013 Grand Rapids Magazine Design Home, the Heartsworth, will soon come to a close and the final product will be revealed.  Want to tour this beautiful estate during a swanky party that benefits a good cause?  Please join us for the GRDH 2013 Gala on August 22, 2013!Since 2003, Gran…

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25Jul2013

Taking home the ARDAs!Taking home the ARDAs!

The American Institute of Building Design's (AIBD) National Convention was held last week in Pasadena, California, where Visbeen Architects attended the American Residential Design Awards (ARDA) banquet celebrating the best and brightest in today's residential designs.  We were honored to receive 11…

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22Jul2013

Beating the HeatBeating 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.  Comp…

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19Jul2013

Grand Rapids Magazine Design Home 2013: Destination in SightGrand Rapids Magazine Design Home 2013: Destination in Sight

This is the home stretch.  The final details and design elements of the Grand Rapids Design Home 2013 are coming together.  Lighting is being installed, walls are being painted and furniture will soon be placed in this 7,500 square foot residence, turning what was once just an idea into a home.Check…

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18Jul2013

Room Guide: Outdoor ShowerRoom Guide: Outdoor Shower

It's mid-summer and we are enjoying beach days aplenty here in West Michigan.  But with lovely days lounging at the beach and splashing in the waves of Lake Michigan comes sand.  Lots of it.  Ending up...well...everywhere.  In your bathing suit, in your hair, in your bags, in your car.  A home solut…

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15Jul2013

Georgia On My MindGeorgia On My Mind

"Georgia, sweet Georgia, no peace I findJust an old sweet song Keeps Georgia on my mindOther arms reach out to meOther eyes smile tenderlyStill in peaceful dreams I seeThe road leads backIt always leads back to you."~ Ray CharlesYou can't help but sing that song to yourself when you look at this lov…

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11Jul2013

TupeloTupelo

This four-story cottage bungalow is designed to perch on a steep shoreline, allowing homeowners to get the most out of their space.  The main level of the home accommodates gatherings with easy flow between the living room, dining area, kitchen, and outdoor deck.  The midlevel offers a lounge, bedro…

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08Jul2013
 
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