Insights and perspectives on MPA’s most recent projects, awards and clients.
April 15, 2025
After some time in Los Angeles, architecture executive Laurie Hughet-Hiller is now on solid footing in metro Detroit and aims to play a role in the region’s built environment for years to come. A principal and partner since 2022 at Birmingham-based McIntosh Poris Architects — known […]
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February 27, 2025
McIntosh Poris Architects endeavored to create a building that fit into the site’s historical context, but added a modern touch to the skyline. The 12,710-square-foot Detroit building now houses a sports bar, rooftop lounge, and an underground bar. Follow the […]
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December 13, 2024
McIntosh Poris Architects (MPA) in Birmingham — advocates for the preservation and adaptive reuse of Detroit’s architectural heritage for three decades — was named the 2024 Firm of the Year by the American Institute of Architects, Michigan. With the Firm […]
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November 22, 2024
The conversion of a former school in northwest Detroit into affordable housing is underway. A ceremonial groundbreaking took place Tuesday for the redevelopment of the old William E. Higginbotham School near Eight Mile and Wyoming roads into 100 apartments set […]
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November 21, 2024
Blake Hill is being recognized for his career achievements, passion and service to the architecture industry and community. Blake’s commitment to architecture and community revitalization is truly commendable. His involvement in the Fisher 21 Lofts project and the adaptive reuse […]
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November 14, 2024
McIntosh Poris Architects was recently named the 2024 Firm of the Year by the American Institute of Architects, Michigan. With the Firm of the Year Award, AIA Michigan selects an architecture office “that has consistently produced distinguished architecture.” AIA Michigan’s awards […]
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October 28, 2024
“AIA Michigan’s Firm of the Year, McIntosh Poris, is selected due to their commitment to equity in remarkable and bold design meeting communities in which they serve. MPA is outstanding for their work culture, providing opportunities in career development and […]
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October 21, 2024
Detroit Horse Power has broken ground on what it says will be among the largest urban equestrian centers in the country. The center will provide a permanent home for the nonprofit organization’s programs that build critical social-emotional skills in Detroit […]
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September 27, 2024
Century-old Fisher Body 21 has been a plant without a purpose for more than 30 years—but it could become the poster child for repurposing industrial buildings around Detroit and elsewhere. Follow the link>>
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August 30, 2024
As architect/designer for the project, MPA is excited the former home of Cadillac Motor Car Co. in Detroit’s TechTown district will be transformed into 90 loft apartments — 20 percent of the units will be affordable housing at 80 percent […]
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