McIntosh Poris Architects News

Insights and perspectives on MPA’s most recent projects, awards and clients.

 


 

Award-winning restaurateur Billy Dec opens Sunda New Asian in downtown Detroit next month. Last chance until 2027: Motown Museum tours end January 19, 2026.

January 9, 2026 - Daily Detroit

MPA partnered with Studio K and Sachse Construction on the 6,000-square-foot space, looks to blend Tokyo street inspiration with Southeast Asian warmth. Motown Museum’s weeklong celebration will have artist-themed days with docent-led tour highlights, specially curated playlists, commemorative giveaways, and opportunities to […]

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These 10 big developments opened in Detroit in 2025

December 13, 2025 - Detroit Free Press

Cadillac plant-to-housing conversion. Detroit-based developer Greatwater Opportunity Capital completed Amsterdam Lofts, and also recently opened its newly constructed four-story, 57-unit apartment building at 3740 Second Ave. in Midtown called Brainard Flats.

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Plated History– Honoring the Detroit Athletic Club’s legacy through design, dining and diversity

November 12, 2025 - Commercial Construction & Renovation

Having previously designed DACs award-winning fine dining restaurant, The Gallery | The Fresco, MPA was commissioned to completely update the club’s main kitchen.

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Michael Poris Receives AIA Michigan’s 2025 Hastings Award for Architecture

October 28, 2025 - DBusiness

The Hastings Award is presented annually to an architect whose career demonstrates both design excellence and a profound impact on the profession in Michigan. Poris has been recognized for his leadership in shaping Detroit’s urban fabric and for a body […]

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McIntosh Poris Architects Founder Michael Poris, AIA, Receives AIA Michigan’s 2025 Hastings Award

October 23, 2025 - Amazing Architects

Firm Also Honored with Four Additional Statewide Awards, Following 2024 ‘Firm of the Year’ Recognition.  Follow the link>>

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Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) Offices

October 22, 2025 - Archello

The new space highlights the building’s history while incorporating colorful, contemporary materials that reflect CMF’s brand and values. Layers of drywall were removed to reveal and celebrate the building’s original brick walls, which now frame the refreshed interior. Follow the […]

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MPA named among Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Residential Architects 2025

September 17, 2025 - Forbes

Modern/Contemporary, Traditional/Classical | Historic Preservation/Restoration Follow the link>>

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MPA has been recognized with five 2025 AIA Michigan Honor Awards!

September 10, 2025 - AIA Michigan

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A mixed use development by Merge Architects, Lorcan O’Herlihy, McIntosh Poris, Studio Dwell, and others completes in Detroit

August 11, 2025 - The Architect's Newspaper

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Original Detroit Cadillac Factory Nears Completion as Apartments

August 6, 2025 - Amazing Architecture

McIntosh Poris Architects Creates 90 Housing Units in First Reinforced Concrete Factory Building. Follow the link>>

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