Insights and perspectives on MPA’s most recent projects, awards and clients.
August 20, 2024
Renovated by McIntosh Poris Architects, the building, formerly a long-abandoned Kay Baum department store originally built in 1965, now features multiple levels, including an enclosed glass rooftop area with a hacienda-inspired design, providing stunning views of the Detroit skyline. “To […]
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July 1, 2024
The Fisher Body Plant 21 redevelopment in Detroit has secured a $1 million grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to support site remediation efforts. The project, led by Jackson Asset Management and Hosey Development, […]
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June 12, 2024
We are honored and excited to announce that MPA has received five 2024 Architectural Detroit Design Awards for Carhartt Workshop in Detroit, St. John Armenian Church and Lobby, The Assembly, and a Modern Farmhouse. Follow the link>>
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April 26, 2024
It was Oct. 24, 1998, and business partners Michael Poris and Douglas McIntosh of McIntosh Poris Architects weren’t feeling good about the controlled explosion that had just leveled the massive and empty J.L. Hudson store building in downtown Detroit. Not […]
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April 16, 2024
Berkley’s Bombshell Treat Bar is almost ready to open for business. The new ice cream spot plans a grand opening at noon on Friday, April 19. It’s located at 2688 Coolidge Hwy. MPA designed the 2,200-square foot space that will […]
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February 27, 2024
Clopay Corporation hosted its Bricks ’n’ Lagers event that took place at the 2023 AIA Conference on Architecture in San Francisco in June 2023. A LEGO brick replica of a personal architectural project was awarded to the winner of the contest. […]
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January 2, 2024
The newly unveiled design for the Arbour on Main apartment development on Ann Arbor’s Main Street, just down the street from the University of Michigan’s Big House, which inspired the design by McIntosh Poris Architects. Follow the link>>
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December 29, 2023
Detroit Athletic Club to undergo major renovations. McIntosh Poris Architects with be renovating the $7.5 million kitchen project, which calls for a new layout and design, new equipment, updated utilities and improved waterproofing of the floor. It will also include […]
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December 13, 2023
Interview with Michael Poris, AIA. Learn to work effectively and efficiently so that you can have a balanced life. We often miss that as architects because we’re working so hard and putting everything into that basket. So, the social side […]
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October 30, 2023
McIntosh Poris Architects made the list showcasing the best architectural firms in Michigan. “Our team has carefully selected these firms based on their outstanding portfolios, professional reputation, and dedication to excellence. Each firm brings extensive experience and creativity, ensuring that […]
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