Insights and perspectives on MPA’s most recent projects, awards and clients.
September 3, 2026 - CoStar News
Michael Poris and his firm are frequently called upon to help finish stalled design projects. Experts looked at the former Fisher Body Plant in Detroit and decided it was too far gone to save. Architect Michael Poris disagreed, and the […]
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August 12, 2026 - Hour Detroit
A look at some of the best new entries onto Detroit’s already stellar bar scene. Sunda New Asian, Pine Hall, and Saksey’s top the list, highlighting exciting new destinations elevating the city’s nightlife. Follow the link>>
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August 9, 2026 - mlive
McIntosh Poris Architects, with J Bradley Moore, designed Arbour on Main, a 450-unit apartment complex near the University of Michigan’s Big House. Approved by City Council in 2021, the $100M development spans nearly 10 acres with a Big House-inspired design […]
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July 24, 2026 - Detroit Free Press
Little Village, a cultural corridor of Detroit’s east side, is rounding out its food and beverage offerings with A Toda Madre, a Mexican restaurant set to open in 2027. And some familiar faces are behind it all. Tony Hawk, the […]
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July 20, 2026 - Crain's Detroit Business
Southfield-based charity Say Detroit is launching a $12 million-plus project to convert the storied St. Cecilia School and Gym, a west-side Detroit site where many NBA legends sharpened their skills, into its second youth academic, enrichment and recreation center. The […]
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July 15, 2026 - Crain's Detroit Business
As Detroit’s resurgence continues, there’s been considerable talk about ensuring development activity moves beyond the central business district and into the city’s farther out neighborhoods. While still in early stages, work along Dexter Avenue west of the historic Boston Edison […]
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June 9, 2026 - AIA Michigan
Adaptive Reuse Award: “The jury appreciated the light touch of this loft renovation. The project maintained the character of the original building exterior and public spaces, while adding thoughtfully designed details to the loft interiors.” Masonry Award: “The treatment of […]
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May 22, 2026 - City of Detroit
The Roma, a new $15.6 million mixed-income, mixed-use residential development in Detroit’s Brush Park neighborhood, officially broke ground on May 21st, marking another major step in the continued transformation of one of the city’s fastest-growing districts. Follow the link>>
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May 5, 2026 - Crain's Detroit Business
Detroit is now the formal headquarters for McIntosh Poris Architects, but the longtime architecture firm is no stranger to the city. Follow the link>>
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April 10, 2026 - The Architect's Newspaper
In Detroit, McIntosh Poris Architects (MPA), a local Michigan firm, has converted a former Cadillac assembly plant built in 1905 into Amsterdam Lofts, a housing complex. The building is considered the world’s first reinforced-concrete automobile factory, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. […]
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