Entries by Elefant

Schoolcraft College- 7 Mile Building

May 2013: Construction starts for the 7 Mile Building at Schoolcraft College, the 110,000 sq. ft. building will house Administrative Offices, classrooms and a future data center. Construction will be complete in September 2014.

A ‘Mini Bilbao’ Opens at MSU

The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University is “announcing to the larger world beyond the MSU campus that we want people to visit,” said museum director Michael Rush. Mr. Broad hopes the space will have a “mini bilbao effect,” drawing cultural tourists who flock to architectural icons. Click on link for […]

Broad Museum to Open at MSU

The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University zigs, zags ands soars as game-changing landmark for state, cultural region. Click on link for more information… Detroit Free Press 11.9.12

MSU North End Zone Addition

Nov. 2, 2012: Teamed with HNTB on Breslin Student Events Center back in the late 1980s, IDS reached out again to them to partner on this $22M addition onto the student entrance of Spartan Stadium. Opening July 2014.

First LEED® Certified Project

October 2012: University of Michigan’s South Hall is a 98,000-square-foot building that is fully sustainable and was awarded the highest rating—LEED Gold, by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Chrysler Enhances Detroit Presence: Great Lakes Business Center

September 2012: In conjunction with their 2012 “Imported from Detroit” advertising campaign, Chrysler wanted to enhance its corporate presence in the City with a commitment to help revitalize the downtown area. IDS was commissioned to help transform the top two floors of the historic 1912 Dime Building, now known as Chrysler House.

MSU Bio Engineering Facility

July 25, 2012: IDS kicked off this project with MSU, commissioning Jacobs Consultancy for lab planning, and bringing to life serendipity and energy of ideas from the many divergent viewpoints and experiences captured within this $60.8M building. Opening July 2016

UM West Quad Renovations

Feb. 27, 2012: was the kick-off for the last of the major residence hall renovations with Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas, we are approaching this overhaul in a bit more sensitive redesign due to the building’s steep in historic significance. Beloved for its many memories, students will greet the August 2015 opening with fresh eyes and […]