Awards

McIntosh Poris Architects has earned some of the most prestigious awards in architecture. Our work has received (Over 160 design awards, including multiple American Institute of Architecture Honor Awards, 3 CREW Detroit Impact Awards, over 70 Detroit Design Awards, Historic Preservation Awards, and a 2013 ULI Global Award for Excellence.

 


 

 


 





  • Olin
  • 2022 Detroit Design Award
  • Commercial Design: Restaurant/Bar

  • The Factory at Corktown
  • 2022 Detroit Design Award
  • Commercial Design: Office
  • 2021 AIA Michigan Honor Award
  • Interior

  • Franklin Residence
  • 2022 Detroit Design Award
  • Overall Home
  • Contemporary Living Room/Great Room
  • 2021 Detroit Design Award
  • Contemporary Architecture (More than 4,000 sf)


  • The Gallery | The Fresco
  • 2021 AIA Detroit Honor Award
  • Interior Historic Restoration Award
  • 2020 AIA Michigan Honor Award
  • Interior

  • The Assembly
  • 2020 MHPN Historic Preservation Award
  • Building

  • Prime + Proper
  • 2023 CREW Detroit Impact Award
  • New Construction
  • 2019 AIA Los Angeles
  • Restaurant Honor Award
  • 2019 AIA Los Angeles
  • People's Choice Award
  • 2019 Detroit Home Design Award
  • Restaurants/Bars
  • 2018 AIA Michigan Honor Award
  • Interior Design

  • Detroit East Riverfront
  • 2019 AIA National Honor Award
  • Regional and Urban Design
  • 2017 AIA Michigan Honor Award
  • Unbuilt Project

  • Detroit Foundation Hotel
  • 2018 AIA Detroit Honor Award
  • Building
  • 2018 AIA Michigan Honor Award
  • 2018 Governor's Award for Historic Preservation
  • 2018 Michigan Historic Preservation Network
  • Building Award
  • 2018 Commerce Design Detroit Awards
  • Building Award
  • 2018 Golden Key Award for Excellence in Hospitality Design
  • Best Upscale Hotel
  • 2017 CREW Detroit Impact Award
  • Renovation / Adaptive Reuse

  • N.Y. Townhouse
  • 2018 Detroit Home Design Award
  • Decorative Glass & Mirror
  • Contemporary Master Suite

  • Michigan Research Studio
  • 2017 AIA Michigan Honor Award
  • Low Budget/Small Project
  • 2016 Detroit Home Design Award
  • Commercial Building Architecture
  • 2015 AIA Detroit Honor Award
  • Small Project


  • Townhouse Restaurant
  • 2016 AIA Detroit Honor Award
  • Interior
  • 2016 Detroit Home Design Award
  • Retail Interior Design


  • Crypton Office
  • 2015 Detroit Home Design Award
  • Office Interior Design

  • Woodward Garden Theater
  • 2015 AIA Michigan Honor Award
  • Building
  • 2015 Detroit Home Design Award
  • Commercial Building/Architecture
  • 2015 CAM Design Award
  • 2014 AIA Detroit Honor Award
  • Building
  • 2014 CREW Detroit Impact Award
  • Special Impact
  • 2013 Urban Land Institute Global Award for Excellence

  • Prism
  • 2015 Hour Detroit
  • Best Steakhouse
  • 2014 AIA Detroit Honor Award
  • Interior Architecture
  • 2014 Detroit Home Award
  • 2nd Place: Retail Interior Design


  • Slatcher Residence
  • 2014 Detroit Home Awards
  • Contemporary Living Room/Great Room
  • 2013 Detroit Home Design Awards
  • Best Contemporary Interior Design
  • Best Use of a Collection, Antiques, or Art
  • Large Remodel (Over 1,000 sf)


  • Orchard Lake Residence
  • 2013 Detroit Home Design Awards
  • Best Traditional Design
  • Best Interior Use of Stone
  • Best Stair and Railing
  • 2012 Detroit Home Design Awards
  • Master Suite
  • Powder Room
  • Specialty Room
  • Interior Use of Stone
  • Residential Landscape Water Feature
  • Use of Stone/Tile/Concrete

  • Shutter Residence
  • 2013 AIA Michigan Honor Award
  • 2013 AIA Detroit Honor Award
  • 2012 Detroit Home Design Awards
  • Master Suite
  • Deck/Patio/Porch
  • 2011 Detroit Home Design Awards
  • Large Remodel (Over 1,000 sf)
  • Addition Project
  • Contemporary Architecture (Under 4,000 sf)


  • Ross Residence
  • 2011 Detroit Home Design Award
  • Kitchen
  • Master Suite
  • Bath (Under 150 sf)
  • Small Remodel (Under 1,000 sf)
  • 2011 American Society of Interior Designers

  • Mortens Residence
  • 2011 American Society of Interior Designers
  • 1st Place, Best Residence (Under 2500 sf)
  • 2009 Detroit Home Design Award
  • Large Remodel

  • Breck Residence
  • 2011 American Society of Interior Designers
  • 2008 Detroit Home Design Awards
  • Best Contemporary Interior Design
  • Master Suite
  • Small Bath


  • Rubin Residence
  • 2008 Detroit Home Design Awards
  • Residential Architecture (Over 4,000 sf)
  • Living Room/Great Room
  • Deck/ Patio/Porch
  • Conservatory/Sun Room/Screen Room

  • Parent Street Lofts
  • 2009 AIA Michigan Honor Award
  • Building
  • 2009 AIA Detroit Honor Award
  • Building
  • 2006 Detroit Home Design Award

  • 2008 Detroit Home Best Architect

  • Julius Melchers Residence and Carriage House
  • 2007 AIA Michigan Honor Award
  • Building
  • 2006 AIA Detroit Honor Award
  • Building
  • 2006 Detroit Home Design Awards
  • Dining Room
  • Playhouse/Outdoor Building
  • Best Traditional Interior Design

  • Sloan Residence
  • 2006 Detroit Home Design Awards
  • Library/Home Office
  • Window Installation
  • 2004 Detroit Home Design Awards
  • Best Overall Residence (Over 5,000 sf)
  • New Custom Home (Over 5,000 sf)
  • Residential Architecture (Over 5,000 sf)
  • 2002 Home Book Design Excellence Awards & Gold Awards

  • Steinhardt Residence
  • 2010 Detroit Home Design Awards
  • Kitchen: 1st Place
  • Best Contemporary Residential Architecture (Under 4,000 sf)
  • Best Overall Home
  • 2006 Detroit Home Design Awards
  • Small Bath
  • Stair & Railing Installation
  • Specialty Room/Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Master Suite
  • 2004 Detroit Home Design Awards
  • Best Overall Residence (2,500 - 5,000 sf)
  • New Custom Home (2,500 - 5,000 sf)
  • Residential Architecture (2,500 - 5,000 sf)
  • 2002 AIA Michigan Honor Award
  • Building
  • 2002 Masonry Institute Award of Honor
  • 2002 Home Book Design Excellence Awards & Gold Awards

  • Steamworks
  • 2005 AIA Michigan Honor Award
  • Interiors


  • Lake Shore Residence
  • 2005 Detroit Home Design Awards
  • Best Traditional Interior Design
  • Large Remodel/Addition (Over 1,000 sf)
  • Best Overall Residence (Over 4,000 sf)
  • 2003 Best Custom Kitchen
  • Custom Home, March, 2003


  • Club Panacea
  • 2003 AIA Detroit Honor Award
  • Interiors
  • 2003 IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America Award
  • 2002 AIA Michigan Honor Award
  • Interiors