Insights and perspectives on MPA’s most recent projects, awards and clients.
May 4, 2016 - Houzz
The architect added a coffered ceiling to make the living room more formal and masculine. “Before the remodel, this room was a plain box,” he says. “It was just too simple.” Richmond Sofa, Richmond Chairs: Gus Modern. Follow the link>>
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April 30, 2016 - Curbed Detroit
“It seems to change every day, but we’re keeping track of the bigger construction projects in Detroit” – Curbed Detroit. The Foundation Hotel is finally starting to take shape in the old Detroit Fire Department Headquarters on the corner of […]
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April 28, 2016 - Detroit Metro Times
McIntosh Poris is pleased to announce WILL Leather Goods Store in Midtown Detroit was in this year’s Best of Detroit picks, selected by you, the readers! Follow the link>>
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April 15, 2016 - Hospitality Design
“The ground floor, formerly a bank, was like a fortress, with a granite facade, high windows, and an unused plaza,” says Michael Poris, who led the team that transformed the space. Follow the link>>
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April 12, 2016 - The Architect's Newspaper
McIntosh Poris is thrilled to be working with Skidmore Owings & Merrill (SOM) on the transformation of the East Riverfront in downtown Detroit. Early stages of planning will analyze of the area’s current building stock, pedestrian and car circulation, and […]
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April 7, 2016 - DBusiness
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and the City of Detroit Planning Department announced today that Chicago-based Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has been selected to develop a comprehensive plan that will lead to new investment and development within the East Riverfront District. […]
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April 4, 2016 - ENR Midwest
There is more construction activity in Detroit now than at any time since the 1960s, says Poris. “Twenty years ago, there were 90 vacant buildings in downtown. Many have now been renovated into mixed-use residential and commercial structures or are […]
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April 1, 2016 - Daily Detroit
If you still think the only thing worth visiting in Detroit are the sports teams, think again. The area within a few miles of the in-progress arena has more cranes and construction equipment than in recent memory. Follow the link>>
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March 31, 2016 - Detroit Home Magazine
McIntosh Poris was recently awarded two 2016 Detroit Home Awards. Townhouse Restaurant project in Detroit won First Place for Retail Interior Design and Michigan Research Studio won for Best Commercial Building Architecture. The Detroit Home Awards is presented annually with […]
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March 30, 2016 - Houzz
Book Lover’s Spaces That Will Make You Want to Read. Architect Michael Poris made the most of the unusual area, adding a wall of shelves and a library ladder to create a book repository around the landing. From the hallway […]
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