Insights and perspectives on MPA’s most recent projects, awards and clients.
April 19, 2017 - Curbed Detroit
One of the more anticipated openings this spring is the Foundation Hotel, located at the old Detroit Fire Department Headquarters at Larned and Washington. The hotel has been in the works for years, and with construction starting early last year, […]
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March 2, 2017 - The Detroit News
McIntosh Poris has been working on the East Riverfront Framework Plan for close to a year with five other great local firms. “This is one of the most exciting projects we have ever announced,” said Mark Wallace, president and CEO […]
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February 23, 2017 - Hospitality Design
“Comeback Kid, a Detroit native revives his home city”. McIntosh Poris continue to revitalize Motor City with projects like the 3909 Block of Woodward Avenue, DuCharme Place, The Foundation Hotel, Prime + Proper, Country Club of Detroit, the East Riverfront […]
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February 21, 2017 - Multifamily Executive
Multifamily Complex to Revitalize Detroit Neighborhood. “We’ve been working on designing multifamily housing developments in Lafayette Park for nearly 15 years,” explains Michael Poris, principal. “DuCharme Place builds upon the vision of the park’s original development team by creating a […]
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February 2, 2017 - School Construction News
“The Michigan Research Studio serves as the University’s satellite space. The Architecture Prep Program (ArcPrep) is modeled after college-level courses on architecture, urbanism and design led by Taubman College teaching fellows. It gives students an opportunity to discover their interests, […]
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January 31, 2017 - TBD Magazine
“This design felt very ‘Detroit’, in that it expresses new energy and hopefulness for the future’’. “It exudes conviviality. From the horseshoe bar to the whisky lounge, there are a variety of spaces − a place for everybody. The engaging […]
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January 19, 2017 - Curbed Detroit
McIntosh Poris Associates designed the Kelemen’s residence, a multi-family housing project in the Brush Park neighborhood. “Kelemen, who’s originally from Germany, wants to incorporate energy efficient elements to the design, which will also help sound-proof each unit.” Follow the link>>
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January 12, 2017 - DFH
McIntosh Poris is excited to see the Foundation Hotel Coming this Spring! “Once heralded as the renaissance city of America, built with a level of integrity and craftsmanship that rivaled anything in Europe. Detroit is returning to the beauty and […]
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December 21, 2016 - Crain's Detroit
The 100-room hotel has been in the works since 2013. That year, Cohen and Aparium had a deal in the works to acquire the 1929 building that formerly served as the Detroit Fire Department headquarters. In addition to the historic […]
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December 9, 2016 - Crain's Detroit
McIntosh Poris relishes the opportunity to be a part of renovating the historic buildings on Woodward Avenue, located in the Jam Handy/North End East Grand Boulevard Historic District. Anthony Buono, a Detroit area native, is the managing member of 6538 […]
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