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Building Less Than Meets the Eye

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wait...<i>less</i>, you say?  That's right.</div><br />In <a href="http://www.builderonline.com/">Builder Magazine</a>'s Business Update last week, they included an interview with Wayne discussing the design of the <a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2012/07/warren.html">Warren Residence</a>, an infill home and winner of the <a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-warren-is-awarded-top-honor-of-best.html">Best in the Midwest</a> from the <a href="http://www.bestinamericanlivingawards.com/showpage_details.aspx?showpageID=9520">Best in American Living Awards</a>, which offers eye-popping aesthetics while staying simple -- and affordable -- to build.<br /><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kLNqAoPrUSE" width="400"></iframe></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>

Building Less Than Meets the Eye

Wait... less , you say? That's right. In Builder Magazine 's Business Update last week, they included an interview with Wayne discu...

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Grand Rapids Magazine Design Home 2013: First a house then a home

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhms_4OLrTtnJC9azMZKVf0mKzSfQe063KPN2vDvnk25RKHa3U37AY5oBztpTMS-rZKlCQss8dlxZ3ymBWC8FIxFIjB3gqlyZCHr4mcI9KHNvzarnC9-EBGzaes8gE15lVxlLN-yGg1TZk5/s1600/GRMag_April2013_Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhms_4OLrTtnJC9azMZKVf0mKzSfQe063KPN2vDvnk25RKHa3U37AY5oBztpTMS-rZKlCQss8dlxZ3ymBWC8FIxFIjB3gqlyZCHr4mcI9KHNvzarnC9-EBGzaes8gE15lVxlLN-yGg1TZk5/s320/GRMag_April2013_Cover.jpg" width="248" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">"Long before it can become a cherished home, it all starts with a superbly built house."</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>The story of the Heartsworth continues in April's issue of <a href="http://www.grmag.com/">Grand Rapids Magazine</a>.  The "bones" of the home are described in this chapter - selections of the lumber, foundation walls, siding, stone and roof shingles.  See what foundational elements are going to make this house the canvas for a truly magnificent home.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2uDyzLEq1UGu39SHJnt6k8BJCBODrKrpICqpO-BoYBHy_g07MNsYqYWfM5DFJrGP2mlMQ5CeFzpgFQEGo7T1UKToDcZv7IuoX6uNI1YGlqX3N1Sij2ER8BVpRdQPKr9NpC0ejQ77AZ20Y/s1600/GRDH_Ch4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2uDyzLEq1UGu39SHJnt6k8BJCBODrKrpICqpO-BoYBHy_g07MNsYqYWfM5DFJrGP2mlMQ5CeFzpgFQEGo7T1UKToDcZv7IuoX6uNI1YGlqX3N1Sij2ER8BVpRdQPKr9NpC0ejQ77AZ20Y/s320/GRDH_Ch4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><i>For ease of reading, please <a href="http://www.echobox.com/visbeen/publication_assets/2013/gr_magazine/GRMag_April2013_GRDHCh3.pdf">click here</a> to view the article on our website.</i><br /><br />

Grand Rapids Magazine Design Home 2013: First a house then a home

"Long before it can become a cherished home, it all starts with a superbly built house." The story of the Heartsworth continues in...

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Architectural Tutorial: Timber Frame

A residential construction method used commonly in the 17th and 18th century, timber framing did more than just create sturdy structures.  It has impacted design elements and details that have been incorporated into architectural styles for years beyond.  Today, we most commonly see elements of timber framing in <a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2011/12/architectural-tutorial-mountain-style.html">mountain</a>, lodge and adirondack style homes.  Originally, it was a form of carpentry that involved taking large pieces of wood and joining them together with woodworking joints.  Wooden pegs, braces and trusses were employed.  In modern construction, these elements can still be seen but often are more ornamental rather than structural.  <div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.visbeen.biz/">Visbeen Architects</a> incorporates timber framing details in a variety of style homes.  It can add a thread of rustic to a contemporary or formal style of architecture or solidify the lodge-esque feel.  Here are a few examples...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYPXffFDi33dQ6Vkbg_REtsysVcuuxTV7AxHihI0UOO6h4G64GV4t-RptdKDijICRwCg-1HrQHHc-W4w6cns8UbPkPWk9aA5cC9ZGIWturtmY0aKzNWAGJHA2N2oDMoi1UAthc2tdDuOV/s320/10_Traverse.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><br /><div>In mountain, adirondack, lodge and timber frame homes, there are a number of products that can help achieve the overall look.</div><div><br /></div><div>1.  <b><i>Roofing</i></b>:  <a href="http://www.gaf.com/">GAF Roofing</a> has an impact resistant line of shingles called <a href="http://www.gaf.com/Residential_Roofing/Shingles/Impact_Resistant_Shingles_Brochure.pdf">Grand Sequoia</a> that are meant to give a rugged wood-shake look at a fraction of the cost of traditional state, wood shakes or expensive metal roofs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS5Ih3FOkLzF0VN44-NDnuPwj7yACCJItLK3INNK7R3vGX67m2K19vK56W9xAKryuEJLI5_ze1ovXvoq9UKHNA8ONhRPKzzBbeM0oX5SkZpvGwMO0rsRRdlcFVgfEXWPajMCmZfWOOW-_u/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-01+at+4.42.38+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="70" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS5Ih3FOkLzF0VN44-NDnuPwj7yACCJItLK3INNK7R3vGX67m2K19vK56W9xAKryuEJLI5_ze1ovXvoq9UKHNA8ONhRPKzzBbeM0oX5SkZpvGwMO0rsRRdlcFVgfEXWPajMCmZfWOOW-_u/s320/Screen+Shot+2013-04-01+at+4.42.38+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>2.  <b><i>Hardware</i></b>: <a href="http://www.rockymountainhardware.com/">Rocky Mountain Hardware</a> makes hinges, door and cabinet hardware, faucets, sinks and more that give a rustic, yet refine feel.  Their products can be seen in such places as Idaho's State Capitol, Pelican Hill Resort near Newport Beach, California and Sun Valley Resort, in the rocky mountains of Central Idaho.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-oGjH9_ZAjYxhEouDRmpcU7l7_3a_YYAwbUPlLPe5nbG1cb7bgd1Lnhye2-UtTP0j8wneIL0-d1fOmrFSEMcZiSaX4rtXiTZQV3oIKusVBPuoK5SHgiNx4bYHU8Mm54KJM1F7gwpkCMR9/s1600/rmh_logo_black_0dzt.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCs9P2hxTp6PkOC4ubt0ONoshJpJCB9O1xGLi1xvFaE9YQEBCLJuHFGtWEkLOqd00zI7Nk_CiCFZWTNFT2qcnjBwdh1-IHBTQi0zOW_WNyk9GM1eAnhYFFI8d9WOWUN_2u8wNuy1r3faVn/s1600/Pella-Windows-Houston.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCs9P2hxTp6PkOC4ubt0ONoshJpJCB9O1xGLi1xvFaE9YQEBCLJuHFGtWEkLOqd00zI7Nk_CiCFZWTNFT2qcnjBwdh1-IHBTQi0zOW_WNyk9GM1eAnhYFFI8d9WOWUN_2u8wNuy1r3faVn/s320/Pella-Windows-Houston.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Nt31ReAOmFe8mbWWjlcu6zvC4_KcXISaO4YknoyChW9XzuByf_4ioSgP_a2XBoYlNOxMLtVbRgRT-v4rM5rcqSTt-3LkF-CTGxkOSS_miiPcyEmjawsTBp63oTTLICamAg0flsSB9fgv/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-01+at+5.13.13+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Nt31ReAOmFe8mbWWjlcu6zvC4_KcXISaO4YknoyChW9XzuByf_4ioSgP_a2XBoYlNOxMLtVbRgRT-v4rM5rcqSTt-3LkF-CTGxkOSS_miiPcyEmjawsTBp63oTTLICamAg0flsSB9fgv/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-04-01+at+5.13.13+PM.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;"><i>Sources:</i></span></div><div><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;"><i>http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/list/100_tim.html</i></span></div><div><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;"><i>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timber_framing</i></span></div>

Architectural Tutorial: Timber Frame

A residential construction method used commonly in the 17th and 18th century, timber framing did more than just create sturdy structures. I...

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Cabin Life: Dreams on Paper

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Eg0S8ndJnJrmgj045u_LBYfnB39MDbOxHKCVCFmPN4GnkUdaRtT9Gycn4zRSNR2KFGlPnkVt5mk0DrgvikPd3hM1itfpViUvowDouIvS5aFzu85GwIQcuwMvcTRp8vNtJD3t-vmf5Isi/s1600/CabinLife_April2013_Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Eg0S8ndJnJrmgj045u_LBYfnB39MDbOxHKCVCFmPN4GnkUdaRtT9Gycn4zRSNR2KFGlPnkVt5mk0DrgvikPd3hM1itfpViUvowDouIvS5aFzu85GwIQcuwMvcTRp8vNtJD3t-vmf5Isi/s400/CabinLife_April2013_Cover.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><br /><br />The April issue of <a href="http://www.cabinlife.com/">Cabin Life</a> once again features one of our designs - a cute little cabin we call the Tamlane.  This 1,800 square foot abode makes the most out of the home's modestly-sized space both inside and out, featuring outdoor living at its finest.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJReFWauefkieWixLPYT3o6Lem-yTXH-k6JctTJMmvlI9a_zOv8Fs0nUQuzUuKrcAHNv3BVCr4xCw8M9fDuHdy1VwbxbM7_JG7hh--igNSYPZ2F7zuaD2AgFEzWgshgrO1eRZKMCLkTU_E/s1600/CabinLife_April2013_p1_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJReFWauefkieWixLPYT3o6Lem-yTXH-k6JctTJMmvlI9a_zOv8Fs0nUQuzUuKrcAHNv3BVCr4xCw8M9fDuHdy1VwbxbM7_JG7hh--igNSYPZ2F7zuaD2AgFEzWgshgrO1eRZKMCLkTU_E/s320/CabinLife_April2013_p1_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><i>For ease of reading, please <a href="http://www.echobox.com/visbeen/publication_assets/2013/cabin_life/CabinLife_Apr2013.pdf">click here</a> to view the full article on our website.</i><br /><br />

Cabin Life: Dreams on Paper

The April issue of Cabin Life once again features one of our designs - a cute little cabin we call the Tamlane. This 1,800 square foot abo...

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WJRW Talk Radio Interview

WJRW Talk Radio Interview

If you were listening to WJRW 1340 a little over a week ago and thought you heard the voice of Wayne Visbeen, you are right! He had a phone...

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Michigan Blue Magazine: Portraits of Michigan and Great Lake Story Begins

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_mFT1nZPswB5NyOaE1y8cr1-wpqJpIzE-MhEKAa9W3u_AimfQJ9H7pvtzip9gf0xRb-YDMgK0ZLy8A9A8-cm0u5f2Cx17V1xtb7ynayODcYXAVL8w7UWDdIB5wceqsU1glbiyckyk5Seu/s1600/+Blue_Cover_Cottages2013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_mFT1nZPswB5NyOaE1y8cr1-wpqJpIzE-MhEKAa9W3u_AimfQJ9H7pvtzip9gf0xRb-YDMgK0ZLy8A9A8-cm0u5f2Cx17V1xtb7ynayODcYXAVL8w7UWDdIB5wceqsU1glbiyckyk5Seu/s320/+Blue_Cover_Cottages2013.jpg" width="263" /></a></div><a href="http://www.mibluemag.com/">Michigan BLUE Magazine</a>'s special bonus Cottages issue is out and is just as lovely as it sounds.  From articles on vacation rentals, to the beginning of a Great Lake Story, to profiles on builders, architects and designers who make lakefront living look good, this issue is jammed packed with goodies!  All meant to get us in the spring and summertime mindset, since mother nature isn't cooperating with the weather in our neck of the woods.  Here is some delightful content we think you should check out.....<br /><br /><b><i>Great Lake Story: Chapter 1</i></b><br />Taken from the project journal of the talented builder of the project, Mike Schaap begins the story of our design with a little glimpse into it's picturesque setting.  Pier View Cottages in South Haven has the best of both worlds when it comes to location: a personal sense of place and privacy on Lake Michigan within a quintessential beach town community, walking distance from vibrant shops, restaurants and parks, the city pier and marina.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPLlipVPRtdglzPcOD92S9Wx99rOFV8_AeA36CfCmWajMAvWOZomOkeSfV5wletMsX-tsxcRJFuOhu05dy--1xJWx4GB2WpBr2-LLR6Z5286YcuFUT5qiFqgbnEOXMA3aiKERC0mZ5RxV4/s1600/1_GLS_Ch1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPLlipVPRtdglzPcOD92S9Wx99rOFV8_AeA36CfCmWajMAvWOZomOkeSfV5wletMsX-tsxcRJFuOhu05dy--1xJWx4GB2WpBr2-LLR6Z5286YcuFUT5qiFqgbnEOXMA3aiKERC0mZ5RxV4/s320/1_GLS_Ch1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><i><b>The Carefree Cottage</b></i><br />Looking for more haven, less hassle?  Try a slice of "same time next year" or buy into a bigger piece of Michigan's varied vacation pie.  And where can you get a slice of vacation pie in West Michigan?  Look no further than The Beach House, a property in Holland we designed and Bouwkamp Builders built that offers fractional ownership.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLtq4Yt2ydtVU1gVjdQxPcukI7bGMPqa9Bwth3jPz4fkHd8ux1L-pGY_YcrQe7W2fFFI8KVSfOy85uA2Zw8Db_qk_rZrJpdqS8VkayVJsRwEmmRXnMxcZZCoAl-D-fTc8ZFZrxtNU0Wyjm/s1600/2_BeachHouse_p32_33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLtq4Yt2ydtVU1gVjdQxPcukI7bGMPqa9Bwth3jPz4fkHd8ux1L-pGY_YcrQe7W2fFFI8KVSfOy85uA2Zw8Db_qk_rZrJpdqS8VkayVJsRwEmmRXnMxcZZCoAl-D-fTc8ZFZrxtNU0Wyjm/s320/2_BeachHouse_p32_33.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><i>To read the full story, <a href="http://www.echobox.com/visbeen/publication_assets/2013/michigan_blue/%20Blue_Cottages_2013.pdf">click here</a> to view it on our website.</i><br /><br /><b><i>Portraits of Michigan</i></b><br />BLUE was kind enough to include Visbeen Architects in this feature on Michigan-based industry experts who bring a personal passion for crafting cottage havens our clients have dreamed of.  Read about builders, an architect (ahem, you might know who this is :) ) and designers who take waterfront homes to the next level.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvjQnjqhpRxW6e649u8mpdyJH3gtnOni9rwheK3sSc1CFRrw9caC2-uKg0ZxZv-4W7twCoAbAAv6rWWXkTbPbJKiwF9ft0dE0jVmxIeLrUyi0FfgSLuAa9StNR1nqsvuPAFsIru5TLde-Y/s1600/4_Portraits_VAFeature_p50_69.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvjQnjqhpRxW6e649u8mpdyJH3gtnOni9rwheK3sSc1CFRrw9caC2-uKg0ZxZv-4W7twCoAbAAv6rWWXkTbPbJKiwF9ft0dE0jVmxIeLrUyi0FfgSLuAa9StNR1nqsvuPAFsIru5TLde-Y/s320/4_Portraits_VAFeature_p50_69.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><i>To read the full story, <a href="http://www.echobox.com/visbeen/publication_assets/2013/michigan_blue/%20Blue_Cottages_2013.pdf">click here</a> to view it on our website.</i><br /><br />

Michigan Blue Magazine: Portraits of Michigan and Great Lake Story Begins

Michigan BLUE Magazine 's special bonus Cottages issue is out and is just as lovely as it sounds. From articles on vacation rentals, to...

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Detroit Home Design Award Winners!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxzbqCWt9PU4HyKdq7IWV6ssZoO33yQn52HEHYZ6okaA46OAFvAB4pXzYuuBijtdKjM7HxOfHjNTVgiSCMUtm6DX3X1gzGH1GkXCn1drqTo0OwO5eGMywKxLvKeBy9PClkDfWslcUOTMQ/s1600/1_Detroit+Home+Winner+Logo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxzbqCWt9PU4HyKdq7IWV6ssZoO33yQn52HEHYZ6okaA46OAFvAB4pXzYuuBijtdKjM7HxOfHjNTVgiSCMUtm6DX3X1gzGH1GkXCn1drqTo0OwO5eGMywKxLvKeBy9PClkDfWslcUOTMQ/s320/1_Detroit+Home+Winner+Logo.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Last week Thursday, the ninth annual <a href="http://www.detroithomemag.com/">Detroit Home Magazine</a> Design Awards Gala was held in Sterling Heights, Michigan to honor the best and brightest building and design professionals in the Detroit Metro area.  During the ceremony, held at the GM Heritage Center, 57 categories of awards were given out to the innovators and designers that are pushing the envelope in residential and commercial design.  <a href="http://www.visbeen.biz/">Visbeen Architects</a> was honored with three of these prestigious awards, including first place in Commercial Architecture for the design of <a href="http://www.akrikks.com/">AK Rikks</a>, bringing our Detroit Home Design Award total to over 40 in the last seven years.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHJlfBUkI1BAb3UkZGOOIrk63bX-_ZNrjjViaF9O7tj1SN7OBWZMpYhL2tSeY-m2Ee9PhUxE9P3V-_13sOeM76_MYYheqaihIfRg3JsEbPKE12i_HFxj5yGZ5ZTyJKHYLkHKuZvHkHjnU/s1600/1_RikksExt_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHJlfBUkI1BAb3UkZGOOIrk63bX-_ZNrjjViaF9O7tj1SN7OBWZMpYhL2tSeY-m2Ee9PhUxE9P3V-_13sOeM76_MYYheqaihIfRg3JsEbPKE12i_HFxj5yGZ5ZTyJKHYLkHKuZvHkHjnU/s320/1_RikksExt_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: blue;">AK Rikks</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>1st Place - Commercial Building/Architecture</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Architecture, Interior Architecture & Store Design by <a href="http://www.visbeen.biz/">Visbeen Architects</a>, Built by <a href="http://www.lamarconstruction.com/">Lamar Construction</a>, Interior Design by <a href="http://www.jefferyroberts.com/">Jeffery Roberts</a></i></div><br />Our other awards included the following...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Detroit Home Design Award Winners!

Last week Thursday, the ninth annual Detroit Home Magazine Design Awards Gala was held in Sterling Heights, Michigan to honor the best and ...

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