Insights and perspectives on MPA’s most recent projects, awards and clients.
January 22, 2020 - Curbed Detroit
After a long delay, this $36.6 million development will finally break ground in 2020. Adjacent from the Detroit Medical Center, this project will add 68 apartment units, 11,800 feet of ground-floor retail, and a 160-space parking structure. It should finish […]
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January 10, 2020 - Curbed Detroit
A nearly 50-year high-rise in Detroit, near Lafayette Park is getting a $25 million renovation with some affordable units. The former 18-story Elmwood Park Plaza on Chene Street will be converted into the City Club Apartments after an approximately $10 million […]
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January 7, 2020 - Hospitality SnapShots
McIntosh Poris designed Prime + Proper to reinterpret classic steakhouse traditions with modern luxury within a fine dining experience on two floors of a remodeled 1912 building in Detroit’s Capitol Park Historic District. Follow the link>>
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December 23, 2019 - Great Lakes by Design
In Franklin, Michigan, the nationally-ranked greens and nearly century-old, clubhouse architecture of the Franklin Hills Country Club have been complemented by two modern—and major—additions, courtesy of Detroit architecture firm of McIntosh Poris. Follow the link>>
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December 18, 2019 - Crain's Detroit
Mcintosh Poris and Perkins + Will are collaborating to design The Sugar Hill Arts District mixed-use development creating an intense concentration of urban vitality in one of the city’s most dynamic emerging districts, reflecting the city’s rebirth as a pedestrian-oriented […]
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December 12, 2019 - Hospitality Snapshots
McIntosh Poris’ design for the District Market builds on Detroit’s rich history of neighborhood markets by reinterpreting the concept into a sophisticated, contemporary food hall within Little Caesars Arena. Follow the link>>
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December 6, 2019 - Detroit Free Press
McIntosh Poris is the executive architect for Midtown West Parcel, responsible for design development, construction documentation, and construction administration. The first phase of Midtown West is called Fourth & Selden and will feature 26 condominium units and 4,200 square feet of retail […]
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October 14, 2019 - Detroit Eater
Heirloom characterizes Sauce as a “Palm Springs-inspired” Italian restaurant and store. McIntosh Poris is working with Heirloom Hospitality once again, after designing award winning restaurants, Prime + Proper and Townhouse for owner, Jeremy Sasson. As part of the building redesign, […]
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October 8, 2019 - Crain's Detroit
McIntosh Poris have been selected as the architects for Vester Square — a three-phase redevelopment project estimated to cost $20 million-$25 million, located East of downtown Ferndale. Vester Square would comprise a restaurant with a rooftop deck, privately owned but […]
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September 27, 2019 - Taylor & Co
The Greektown Neighborhood Partnership recently announced a new Framework Vision plan for this important area of Detroit. McIntosh Poris was the local advisor to SOM, working on community engagement and creation of the plan. The architecture and urban design firm […]
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