Architectural Resource has been a comprehensive architectural firm since 1991, specializing exclusively in residential design encompassing new homes, cottages, additions, and remodels. Their focus is on delivering high-performance, durable, energy-efficient, and healthy solutions that resonate with homeowners. Emphasizing Smart and Sustainable design principles in every project, the team ensures that their designs align with environmental considerations and contemporary needs. They adopt an inclusive approach, valuing the input of clients, builders, and consultants as integral team members. Architectural Resource is committed to providing top-tier architectural services of unwavering integrity, enabling clients to realize their aspirations and dreams. Their goal is to create living environments that are not only durable and resource-efficient but also in harmony with nature. Offering flexible service options such as online appointments and onsite services, they prioritize convenience and accessibility for their clients. Renowned as one of Michigan's premier home architectural firms, Architectural Resource delivers design solutions that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also healthful, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly. With an acute awareness of their responsibility as place-makers, they strive to seize the abundant opportunities presented while maintaining high standards of excellence in every project they undertake.
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We are building an energy efficient house in Northern Michigan, and to do so we have put together a sizable team of people. I have spoken with many consultants, contractors, builders, architects, and vendors in Michigan and out of state. Michael Klement and his team at Architectural Resource have quickly become our most trusted resources in the project, and I am especially thankful for their aptitude, kindness, attention to detail, and experience in this area. Architectural Resource is *the* expert firm in my life for efficient and low carbon house construction, and I am grateful for their time, effort, and enthusiasm at helping me succeed. I'm also quite delighted with how excellent they are at understanding the people behind the project, and I have to especially commend Michael for his patient and thorough insight and understanding of our project and goals, sometimes in ways better than I had even myself. Construction always has unforeseen circumstances and things go sideways, but I have already lost count of the amount of times Architectural Resource has righted our project with pragmatic, insightful solutions. If anyone asked me what I recommend for home building, I think my top line advice would be to hire Architectural Resource and do what Michael and team say. Thank you, Architectural Resource!
About our house - When our neighbor visited our new home for the first time he said, ‘I’ve been looking around & every sight line, every angle, is engaging to the eye. There’s nothing boring here!’ Having lived in our home now for nearly 2 years, we agree! Our house is a marvel of energy efficient technology, it’s the entertaining space we dreamt of & it’s also a very large piece of art, which delights the senses. About the design process - The whole team is great at listening to their clients’ needs, responding to communications in a timely manner & following through with solutions to any complications. We started working with AR while living overseas, which they handled respectfully - scheduling face to face online meetings in our time zone & making sure all presentations were digitally comprehensive. During the building stage, AR was readily available to answer any questions or visit the site to lend a guiding hand. A dream team to build our dream house.
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness We worked with Michael Klement and his team at Architectural Resource over the course of several years. The task was to create a large addition to our 1870’s era Victorian style home and the goal was to make the addition look original, as though it had always been there. The outcome exceeded our dreams and imaginations. The result was a seamless blend of old and new, a home for a modern family but with great respect & reverence for the history of the house. With much thoughtful planning and an unmatched attention to detail, Michael brought our vision to reality. The process was a joy for us and Michael was a careful listener, always respectful of our thoughts and input. The new space was so well planned that there is not one thing we would have done differently even after several years of living in our home. Ours was a large and complicated project and it could not have gone more smoothly. Michael and his team are the ultimate professionals with a gift for what they do. We would highly recommend Michael and his team at Architectural Resource for any project, but in particular for one where the details, thoughtful planning and clear communication are crucial. They are exceptional.
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Angelini & Associates Architects is a distinguished provider of award-winning architectural design services catering to residential, commercial, and institutional clients. Founded by Bradford and Theresa Angelini in 1989, the firm has established a legacy of delivering unique and high-quality architectural solutions tailored to the needs of Ann Arbor and Michigan residents. Over the years, Angelini & Associates Architects has successfully completed approximately 700 projects, encompassing expansions, renovations, and new constructions that transcend stylistic boundaries to harmonize with their surroundings and meet client requirements. With licensure in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, and Texas, the firm's team comprises registered architects or architectural designers actively working toward registration. Each project is assigned specific designers who meticulously produce comprehensive construction drawings and specifications, ensuring accuracy and fairness in project bidding processes. Angelini & Associates Architects offers a comprehensive suite of architectural design and consulting services, including programming and master planning, across a diverse range of project types. Their commitment to excellence and client satisfaction underscores their reputation as industry leaders in architectural design and innovation.
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We needed to modify our office space to split 3,300 square feet to 1,400 and 1,900 square foot portions. I had clients who used Angelini for home remodels and their work was quite good. They did the office modifications on time and on budget and also helped the builder work through some city permit concerns. We were pleased and we continue to recommend them.
One of the biggest issues in our house was how dark it was in some of the rooms. Now that the work is done, I walk around in the morning to turn off lights before leaving, to save the electricity, but then I realize there aren't any lights on. The new windows really solved that problem in a really thoughtful way. The Angelinis really listened to our wants, carefully evaluated our needs, kept our budget uppermost in mind, delivered an imaginative and creative proposal, and monitored progress throughout the construction. We couldn't be happier with their work. Architects don't cost money; they save money.
Brad and Theresa brought an excellent perspective to the update of our modern Michigan house. They were able to help us preserve much of the original character while accommodating for 21st century layouts and conveniences. They were easy to work with, timely, and provided us with several digital mock-ups to help us envision the final product.
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Wright Street Design Group, Inc. is a distinguished architecture and construction firm renowned for its design-oriented approach, particularly in residential design. Established in 1986 by Stanley Monroe, who serves as the founder, owner, and principal designer, the firm has garnered accolades for its commitment to excellence. Stanley Monroe, a registered architect in Michigan and Texas, and a licensed builder in Michigan, leads the team with a philosophy centered on environmental responsibility, creativity, and aesthetic appeal. Their work has been prominently featured in esteemed publications such as Better Homes and Gardens, Custom Homes, and Professional Remodelers magazines. Committed to delivering residential solutions that seamlessly blend aesthetics, budget considerations, and technical expertise, the firm is affiliated with prestigious organizations including the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, the International Code Council, and the US Green Building Council. Each project undertaken by Wright Street Design Group is a unique and enduring response to the specific location and the individual needs of their clients. With a dedication to innovation and sustainability, they strive to create architectural masterpieces that stand the test of time while leaving a positive impact on the environment and the community.
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We worked with Wright Street to design a renovation of our upstairs, which involved some reframing and other major changes. Overall the experience was very good. Stanley listened to and helped crystallize our (frequently vague) desires, offered helpful direction and ideas we hadn’t considered, and presented us with detailed drawings of a few different options. The only real criticism we have is that the planning process and drawings took a fair bit longer than originally estimated. Partly this was because of some employees being out for covid during a particularly heavy stretch, so it may not be a recurring problem. Now that our project is complete, we are happy with how it turned out. Several of Stanley’s ideas/suggestions ended up working out very well.
We moved into our home that Stan designed and built in 1990. The house was featured in the April 1993 Better Homes and Gardens for its design and styling. It has been a dream house for us as Stan took our thoughts and wants and transcribed them to a final product. His ease of manner, business acumen, and forward looking designs made him easy to work with. Features added at that time have remained current even after 30 years. The house still looks brand new.
Wright Street design is amazing! We have done three projects with them and are starting on a fourth. In our first renovation we completely remodeled the kitchen, dining room, and living room. They also built a second kitchen, large pantries, and an exercise area for me out of empty space in our lower level. We just finished an impressive bath using all marble tile. We “went down to the studs” removing everything including the previous tile shower. Currently we are starting on upgrading another bath as well as remodeling of an office and craft room. Since I have had bad experiences with architects who wanted to build what they thought what I should want rather than what I did want, I was a little leery of starting with a new group of architects. The first question I asked Stan when I was interviewing individuals for the job was “Are you willing to work with a person who wants to be very involved with the project? Stan and his design-build firm allowed me to be as involved as I wanted to be. We worked together seamlessly. I had certain ideas, and Stan had other ideas for the design that I would never have thought of. Together, I ended up with the most beautiful home that I could ever imagine. It would never have looked that way without Stan and his artistic sense. The other side of the firm was David, Stan’s associate, who worked with all the trades. They use the same workmen on every job so they make sure the quality is the same every time. They all are great guys and exceptionally talented workmen. David worked right along with them, both supervising and taking care of everything that they needed. He, too, is very pleasant in spite of being a perfectionist. It’s obvious that the tradesmen (and we) all respect him. I would certainly recommend Wright Street Design without any reservations. Big projects or small, they work with the same amount of excellence in design and in building.
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