McIntosh Poris Architects News

Insights and perspectives on MPA’s most recent projects, awards and clients.

 


 

Original Cadillac Headquarters in Detroit Being Converted into 90 Loft Apartments

August 30, 2024

As architect/designer for the project, MPA is excited the former home of Cadillac Motor Car Co. in Detroit’s TechTown district will be transformed into 90 loft apartments — 20 percent of the units will be affordable housing at 80 percent […]

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Gilly’s wins the Retrofit Metamorphosis Award!

August 28, 2024

MPA is excited to share that Gilly’s will be featured in the upcoming November/December issue of Retrofit. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the hard work and vision that went into the project. Follow the link>>

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Michael Poris, AIA in DBusiness Magazine as one of the most powerful business leaders in Metro Detroit

August 21, 2024

Michael Poris being recognized as one of the most powerful business leaders in Metro Detroit by DBusiness Magazine is a significant achievement. This recognition typically honors individuals who have made substantial contributions to their industries and communities.

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Gilly’s Clubhouse & Rooftop: Bedrock’s Homage to Nick Gilbert’s Passion for Detroit

August 20, 2024

Renovated by McIntosh Poris Architects, the building, formerly a long-abandoned Kay Baum department store originally built in 1965, now features multiple levels, including an enclosed glass rooftop area with a hacienda-inspired design, providing stunning views of the Detroit skyline. “To […]

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Fisher Body Plant redevelopment nabs $1M in state brownfield funding

July 1, 2024

The Fisher Body Plant 21 redevelopment in Detroit has secured a $1 million grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to support site remediation efforts. The project, led by Jackson Asset Management and Hosey Development, […]

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MPA wins five 2024 Architectural Detroit Design Awards

June 12, 2024

We are honored and excited to announce that MPA has received five 2024 Architectural Detroit Design Awards for Carhartt Workshop in Detroit, St. John Armenian Church and Lobby, The Assembly, and a Modern Farmhouse. Follow the link>>

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When Detroit was imploding buildings, Michigan architects had another idea: Save them

April 26, 2024

It was Oct. 24, 1998, and business partners Michael Poris and Douglas McIntosh of McIntosh Poris Architects weren’t feeling good about the controlled explosion that had just leveled the massive and empty J.L. Hudson store building in downtown Detroit. Not […]

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Bombshell Treat Bar readies to open in Berkley

April 16, 2024

Berkley’s Bombshell Treat Bar is almost ready to open for business. The new ice cream spot plans a grand opening at noon on Friday, April 19. It’s located at 2688 Coolidge Hwy. MPA designed the 2,200-square foot space that will […]

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WINNER OF CLOPAY CONTEST RECEIVES LEGO REPLICA OF ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT

February 27, 2024

Clopay Corporation hosted its Bricks ’n’ Lagers event that took place at the 2023 AIA Conference on Architecture in San Francisco in June 2023. A LEGO brick replica of a personal architectural project was awarded to the winner of the contest. […]

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40+ Ann Arbor developments to watch in 2024, including more high-rises

January 2, 2024

The newly unveiled design for the Arbour on Main apartment development on Ann Arbor’s Main Street, just down the street from the University of Michigan’s Big House, which inspired the design by McIntosh Poris Architects. Follow the link>>

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