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U-M Architecture Critique

The Ann Arbor Observer asked local architects to evaluate some of The University of Michigan’s newest buildings. Specifically, architects reacted to the following buildings: Michigan Stadium 202 South Thayer Street Biomedical Science Research Building Weill Hall North Quad University of Michigan Museum of Art Mott Hospital Not surprisingly, at least to my small circle of [...]

One Book Done, One About to Fall…

Detroit recently celebrated as the Westin Book-Cadillac was restored after years of sitting prominently vacant at the south end of Washington Boulevard. Unfortunately, just up the street, the Book Building, another Pre-Depression Era trophy, is now 100% vacant. AKNO Enterprises of Canada, who bought the building in August, is behind on utility payments. So far [...]

Happy Birthday to the Fisher Building

The Fisher Building turned 80 years old yesterday. If you haven’t had a chance to visit this Detroit jewel, you need to drop everything and head down there. We’ve covered this building before a couple times: Unbuilt Detroit Yes, It Really is Art Deco The last article includes links to the National Historic Register and [...]

AIA Michigan Website Adds Award Info (Finally)

The AIA Michigan website has finally updated their website to include information on the latest AIA Michigan award winners. It actually has some really nice images of all the projects. The commentary (at least for buildings) are limited to the jury reaction and some basic project information. So all you people looking for information (Yes, [...]

Unbuilt Detroit

I recently ran across an old Detroit Free Press (October 27, 1991) article about unbuilt architecture projects in downtown Detroit. Written by John Gallagher (still writing about architecture) and illustrated by Dick Rochon (later known as Richard), who has produced many architectural renderings over the years. If you can find one, take a look at [...]

Tiger Stadium Update

Highland Park Jewel

Highland Park’s McGregor Library opened in 1926 and stood for nearly 80 years. The beaux-arts styled library quickly became a gathering place for the rapidly growing (thanks to Ford) community of Highland Park. It was closed in 2002 as the city continued to struggle financially. In 2006, Highland Park received a $25 million state grant [...]

AIA Debates Detroit “Design Parallels”?

Even though this event happened in April 2008, I hesitate to publish this for a variety of reasons which I’ll get to later. First, a little background about the event. The AIA Committee on Design was founded to “promote design excellence among members of the AIA, the broader design community, and the public at large, [...]

AIA Michigan Design Retreat [Updated]

Has anybody seen their invitation to the 19th Annual Design Retreat? I finally got my invitation! The AIA Michigan website site has a calendar entry for the event, but the link points to last year’s event. The only note is in the upper left corner of the page which indicates that the retreat is on [...]

Preservation Wayne Seeking New Leadership

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Awareness

U-M Architecture Critique

One Book Done, One About to Fall…

Happy Birthday to the Fisher Building

AIA Michigan Website Adds Award Info (Finally)

Unbuilt Detroit

Tiger Stadium Update

Highland Park Jewel

AIA Debates Detroit “Design Parallels”?

AIA Michigan Design Retreat [Updated]

Preservation Wayne Seeking New Leadership

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