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Progressive AE has rebranded to Progressive Companies

Progressive AE has rebranded to Progressive Companies, embracing the need for change. While design remains core to our business, the range of services over...

Progressive AE names Matthew VanSweden Sustainability Lead

Progressive AE has hired Matthew VanSweden, LFA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, as Sustainability Lead. Matthew is a nationally recognized thought leader and subject...

Spark 43 Architects announces Colin Murphy as Partner

Spark 43 Architects is thrilled to announce the appointment of Colin Murphy as their new Partner, Experience Design. This strategic move not only bolsters...
The Woodward in Grand Rapids

Lovingly renovated ‘slow flip’ on the market for $1.55 million in Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS — When Jean Stoffer stepped into a beautiful but neglected 1931 Colonial on Woodward Lane in Grand Rapids two years ago, her...
422 Leonard St. NW in Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids architect going ‘back to my roots’ with purchase of Leonard Street building

GRAND RAPIDS — A Grand Rapids architect plans to relocate his firm to a corridor near his childhood home on the city’s northwest side...

DLZ appoints vice president

Eric Beaulieu, AIA, has been promoted to vice president.

Architectural leaders prepare to hand keys to next generation

Celebrating its 35th year in operation, Integrated Architecture is also making a push toward its future.

TowerPinkster names new principals

A multi-disciplined design firm in Grand Rapids has two new principals.

TowerPinkster hires director and senior mechanical engineer

TowerPinkster, a multidiscipline design firm, has hired Sara Bergakker, P.E.

Developer breaks ground on Grand Haven apartments

A five-story residential project in Grand Haven is underway.

Ghafari to unveil new Grand Rapids office

A global architecture firm is opening its new Grand Rapids office next week.

Roberto Clemente Park earns social equity award

A local park recently was recognized for its incorporation of equitable design elements.

GMB opens hybrid work space in Grand Rapids

A West Michigan architectural firm has opened a learning hub in Grand Rapids.

As work model changes, so do multifamily housing layouts

Hybrid work is changing the way homes are designed.

Progressive AE names director of engineering

A Grand Rapids architectural and engineering firm has a new director of engineering.

AIA Grand Rapids names 2022 award winners

The Grand Rapids chapter of the American Institute of Architects recently named its young architect of the year.

Convention authority appoints Acrisure leader as board member

The Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority (CAA) recently appointed Michael Verhulst to its seven-member board, which oversees DeVos Place, DeVos Performance Hall and Van Andel Arena. 

Spectrum Health West Michigan breaks ground on orthopedic center

A new health center will bring orthopedic urgent care, an ambulatory surgery center, physical and occupational therapy, performance training spaces and more together in one facility.

Black Wallstreet GR vision takes shape

The first set of renderings from the Black Wall Street Grand Rapids Flagship District have been released.

New venue brings luxury event design to Grand Rapids

Morenas Event Venue is updating the city’s event venue options with a flexible, open vendor space for weddings, bridal showers, birthday parties and more. 

‘Road diet’ to begin in downtown Muskegon

A pilot project by the city of Muskegon on Shoreline Drive is scheduled to begin its first phase.

$120M community development planned for Muskegon

A reimagined community development along the lakeshore is set to begin construction this week.

Village East underway in downtown Ada

A local developer broke ground on a new luxury apartment community.

Progressive AE celebrates 60th anniversary through a year of gratitude

April 2022 marked 60 years in business for architecture and engineering firm Progressive AE. The firm’s theme for the year is “a year of gratitude” as it looks back on the partnerships and communities it had the chance to serve over 60 years.

Can-Do Kalamazoo launches $50K campaign for new building

An organization is launching a $50,000 crowdfunding campaign to raise the remaining capital for its mixed-use incubator space in Kalamazoo.