BALA 2013

<div style="text-align: center;">We are proud to announce our 2013 <a href="http://www.bestinamericanlivingawards.com/showpage_details.aspx?showpageID=9520">Best in American Living Award (BALA)</a> winners! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEi5wI1w3Cj7Z0U_chX3AQy2s3mqxojTmcv4dmwh6NJXwpa0p4Q8o9LP6oDuJ5mPMyuXKpib6rGLymE8d7wa3I1CwPZbwbv0Vj-WJd2yjA15MZzfAAWiaChq1L-u-LTQQjmmZdp_BsvXSW/s1600/exterior02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEi5wI1w3Cj7Z0U_chX3AQy2s3mqxojTmcv4dmwh6NJXwpa0p4Q8o9LP6oDuJ5mPMyuXKpib6rGLymE8d7wa3I1CwPZbwbv0Vj-WJd2yjA15MZzfAAWiaChq1L-u-LTQQjmmZdp_BsvXSW/s1600/exterior02.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Photography:  <a href="http://www.dicksondunlap.com/default.asp">Dickson Dunlap</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><b><br /></b><b>Laurel</b></div><div>Platinum for Detached Home 3001-4000 sq ft, Home Built for Sale</div><div>Best in Region, South Atlantic</div><div><br /></div><div>Project Team:</div><div>Architect:  Wayne Visbeen</div><div>Builder & Designer:  <a href="http://www.davidweekleyhomes.com/custom-homes/sc/greater-hilton-head/build-on-your-lot">Custom Classics, Bluffton, S.C.</a></div><div>Interior Designer & Merchandiser:  <a href="http://www.lowtidedesigns.com/">Low Tide Designs</a></div><div><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3espKaBJcONDXTuHuJVYTWJNeUW0svNbXxiOHXlF0oKZrC6ErsDPKAR7FD32aPAuZqGozZJGeG_Padn0zeEUcGapU3rr_i4qPXzB7ppSPvcg4VfOjQA7y1Bqd0oVWCdk3nFJdbtTYZX6A/s1600/Exterior+Front-Day_Scott-Christopher-0593.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3espKaBJcONDXTuHuJVYTWJNeUW0svNbXxiOHXlF0oKZrC6ErsDPKAR7FD32aPAuZqGozZJGeG_Padn0zeEUcGapU3rr_i4qPXzB7ppSPvcg4VfOjQA7y1Bqd0oVWCdk3nFJdbtTYZX6A/s1600/Exterior+Front-Day_Scott-Christopher-0593.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Photography: <a href="http://www.mbuckstudio.com/"> Michael Buck</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b><b><br /></b><b>Hasserton</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Silver for One-of-a-Kind Custom or Spec Home, 4001-6500 sq ft</div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Project Team:</div><div style="text-align: left;">Architect:  Wayne Visbeen</div><div style="text-align: left;">Builder:  <a href="http://www.scottchristopherhomes.com/">Scott Christopher Homes</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Interior Designer:  <a href="http://www.jefferyroberts.com/">Jeffery Roberts Interiors</a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">Land Planner:  <a href="http://www.stoutcreeklandscapes.com/">Stout Creek Landscapes, Inc</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQPm3KKeCLO7_UoSG0sMMKfvfKMeSMvB833obiMP5DqaC9P-A6p4Gp-CMTCp_4UME3qio8jHNRipSR5iVupcnWo4ZxJoGo3wE9YO9R_6IBCdL5hQx8T-gKpcb_XWMdpRrO04pjV2CnOiL/s1600/Hawk's+Nest+LR_BALA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQPm3KKeCLO7_UoSG0sMMKfvfKMeSMvB833obiMP5DqaC9P-A6p4Gp-CMTCp_4UME3qio8jHNRipSR5iVupcnWo4ZxJoGo3wE9YO9R_6IBCdL5hQx8T-gKpcb_XWMdpRrO04pjV2CnOiL/s1600/Hawk's+Nest+LR_BALA.jpg" width="292" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Photography:  <a href="http://www.visbeen.biz/">David Lorenz</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><b>Hawks Nest</b></div><div>Gold for On the Boards, Single-Family </div><div><div><br /></div><div>Project Team:</div><div>Architect:  Wayne Visbeen</div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: right;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7eS0F1HZv0HYdVLV2hRwviAAaAS2ao6m1BD-ODcoFVMn2NdGpgMTIAKQ2RyaJ8cKrre7yHLTJ0AEJqHrlE84pF9idP4H8d38IkFwbObWHvfEIc90q0C7l0LaUBs3-KWd4OlphF0pfbv0l/s1600/Exterior+Rear_016AshleyAvilaPhoto_Cosmo7.11.13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7eS0F1HZv0HYdVLV2hRwviAAaAS2ao6m1BD-ODcoFVMn2NdGpgMTIAKQ2RyaJ8cKrre7yHLTJ0AEJqHrlE84pF9idP4H8d38IkFwbObWHvfEIc90q0C7l0LaUBs3-KWd4OlphF0pfbv0l/s1600/Exterior+Rear_016AshleyAvilaPhoto_Cosmo7.11.13.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Photography:  Ashley Avila </i></td></tr></tbody></table><b></b><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><b><b><br /></b></b></div><b></b><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b><b>Allenwood</b></b></div><b></b></div></div><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: left;">Silver for One-of-a-Kind Custom or Spec Home up to 4000  sq ft</div></div><div><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: left;">Project Team:</div></div><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: left;">Architect:  Wayne Visbeen</div></div><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: left;">Builder:  <a href="http://ashbycustomhomes.com/">Ashby Builders </a></div></div><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: left;">Interior Designer:  <a href="http://www.interiordesigngrandrapids.com/">Francesca Owings</a></div></div></div><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhYAVvnNwRlX7HqWtHc9k29oOJEKNW8OguW407KU9uVWdf7gFw1s4h-ZIqweb81iqNw2nJbfOl4OJr4V7A7FKHKAAyH_rjhmy8qVW8M3Bfwd9lXZHq7ueOowGocVVwCE8QgFX_eBSRX3wv/s1600/Exterior+Front_C93A0727-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhYAVvnNwRlX7HqWtHc9k29oOJEKNW8OguW407KU9uVWdf7gFw1s4h-ZIqweb81iqNw2nJbfOl4OJr4V7A7FKHKAAyH_rjhmy8qVW8M3Bfwd9lXZHq7ueOowGocVVwCE8QgFX_eBSRX3wv/s1600/Exterior+Front_C93A0727-1.jpg" width="265" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Photography:  <a href="http://www.visbeen.biz/">Megan TerVeen</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><b></b><br /><div><b><b><br /></b></b></div><b>Tupelo</b></div><div>Gold for Detached Home 3001-4000 sq ft, Home Built for Sale</div><div><div><br /></div><div>Project Team:</div><div>Architect:  Wayne Visbeen</div><div>Builder:  <a href="http://www.mikeschaapbuilders.com/">Mike Schaap Builders</a></div><div>Interior Designer & Merchandiser:  <a href="http://www.benchmarkwoodstudio.com/">Benchmark Wood Studio</a></div></div><div>Developer:  <a href="http://www.erealestatefirm.com/agent_chad.iml">Chad VanHorn</a></div><div>Land Planner:  <a href="http://www.debestinc.com/">Debest Landscaping</a></div><div><br /></div>

BALA 2013

We are proud to announce our 2013 Best in American Living Award (BALA) winners!  Photography:   Dickson Dunlap Laurel Platinum for Detached...

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International Builders Show

<div style="text-align: justify;">We are excited to share that our home design Tupelo has made the cover of the <a href="http://buildersshow.com/Home/">International Builders Show</a> program! In addition, Tupelo is being recognized as receiving the Best in American Living Gold Award for a Single Family Home, 3001-4000 sq ft. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With the help of <a href="http://www.mikeschaapbuilders.com/">Mike Schaap Builders</a>, the design team from <a href="http://www.benchmarkwoodstudio.com/">Benchmark Wood Studio</a> and <a href="http://www.debestinc.com/">Debest Inc.</a> Landscaping company, we can say that this amazing lakefront cottage is truly one-of-a-kind. Tupelo is located on the shores of Lake Michigan in South Haven, MI and offers panoramic views of the water. This four story beach front cottage has been artfully designed to accommodate large families or groups of friends. </div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Additional photos and information about Tupelo can be found at <a href="http://pierviewcottages.com/">Pier View Cottages</a> or contact Broker, Chad VanHorn of <a href="http://www.erealestatefirm.com/index.iml">Real Estate Firm</a>.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhOjRAdQk0yYdLVOh6BL7NbKoAKFZUKC15LlbQSTAnYtvECIVOO65WwzYnWf6tJ1jwvu0_jDjlzkz-fX594dzCVGP-aPVl01uk5KiBlBGYWDAqWV5hCnKVqBkRA-aNo5M628hxr18s5vGi/s1600/BALA+Cover+v01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhOjRAdQk0yYdLVOh6BL7NbKoAKFZUKC15LlbQSTAnYtvECIVOO65WwzYnWf6tJ1jwvu0_jDjlzkz-fX594dzCVGP-aPVl01uk5KiBlBGYWDAqWV5hCnKVqBkRA-aNo5M628hxr18s5vGi/s1600/BALA+Cover+v01.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQTs2q0GpoJARtkA1YVFadL4Hpt06E3a0rwok6jZacJTeYmBZrNNEe07PYzehApwCPpvhC9yXF36zmBptBKd_pO30Wr6F_AMtFZhYPU9rFBB5vpIV9wfJuEnFBA4Ii6E5uuvh7cQa-hgL/s1600/Exterior+Front_C93A1525-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQTs2q0GpoJARtkA1YVFadL4Hpt06E3a0rwok6jZacJTeYmBZrNNEe07PYzehApwCPpvhC9yXF36zmBptBKd_pO30Wr6F_AMtFZhYPU9rFBB5vpIV9wfJuEnFBA4Ii6E5uuvh7cQa-hgL/s1600/Exterior+Front_C93A1525-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4JVbojlVwL0dQ0bghdgy8g04bqVpxnfAH4HqDk-qbgJg3ZBUNbyHvaqb2wwyKYN7GYompBc48RzfIggMHsZPx5nDfCiCumGFIMNa719tomoQyHtnf20cacfmy2nPwZKRA9zKW9WsUd9qB/s1600/Exterior+Rear_C93A1501-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4JVbojlVwL0dQ0bghdgy8g04bqVpxnfAH4HqDk-qbgJg3ZBUNbyHvaqb2wwyKYN7GYompBc48RzfIggMHsZPx5nDfCiCumGFIMNa719tomoQyHtnf20cacfmy2nPwZKRA9zKW9WsUd9qB/s1600/Exterior+Rear_C93A1501-1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><br /><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div>

International Builders Show

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GR Business Journal: Visbeen snags Best in the Midwest award

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpKJ0aZVTisz9uXR4RJaj8JDdEQ6Ap2VwW_Lv2CTUnov6hjwTpyjFU9_15CYe2p1wxTXdmGsGXODLq9hjMMLInphHBMhJfpnUrElP1iSKxMLnCbzRl0VE1DsXkrp1U0EBl1y9alMy7hyF/s1600/6492_126281992232_7365097_n-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpKJ0aZVTisz9uXR4RJaj8JDdEQ6Ap2VwW_Lv2CTUnov6hjwTpyjFU9_15CYe2p1wxTXdmGsGXODLq9hjMMLInphHBMhJfpnUrElP1iSKxMLnCbzRl0VE1DsXkrp1U0EBl1y9alMy7hyF/s320/6492_126281992232_7365097_n-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Did you read Monday's <a href="http://www.grbj.com/">Grand Rapids Business Journal</a>?  You may have seen our name appear in the Change-Ups section for our <a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-warren-is-awarded-top-honor-of-best.html">Best in American Living Awards</a>!  We are so proud of this achievement and are honored that the Business Journal shared in our excitement by spreading the news.  They even included an image of one of our award winners, the <a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2011/09/architectural-tutorial-storybook-homes.html">Cambridge</a>.<br /><br />Thanks for the props, GRBJ!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5AABj7Uta5VYa19ZXLjkw-frw6_psbTr0fY1QvWRljNdoH1jXcMvP8A3yxWq18nnedYXzwAZIL2DuS0a35UDT-bkRMT2xHO28Yo1EfCP3k7zRJ9lZlSrZMXkTAQYuktIoAz-DJUStjYrP/s1600/GRBJ_BALAs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5AABj7Uta5VYa19ZXLjkw-frw6_psbTr0fY1QvWRljNdoH1jXcMvP8A3yxWq18nnedYXzwAZIL2DuS0a35UDT-bkRMT2xHO28Yo1EfCP3k7zRJ9lZlSrZMXkTAQYuktIoAz-DJUStjYrP/s320/GRBJ_BALAs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><i>For ease of reading, please visit our <a href="http://www.echobox.com/visbeen/publication_assets/2013/grand_rapids_business_journal/GRBJ_BALAs.pdf">website</a> to view the full article.</i>

GR Business Journal: Visbeen snags Best in the Midwest award

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