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Railside Golf Club

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In addition to custom residential design, Visbeen Associates also specializes in country club design. One of our recent country club projects was a renovation of Railside Country Club in Byron Center, MI. Take a look at the before photos, design sketches that shaped the renovation and the final product. An already fantastic golf club is now able to service it's members and guests even better, offering them updated facilities and amenities, both inside and out.

Front Exterior - after

Front Entry - before

Front Entry - after

Fireplace Entry - before

Fireplace Entry - after

Dining Room - before

Dining Room - design concept rendering

Dining Room - after

Private Dining - design concept sketch

Private Dining - after

Bar - before

Bar - design concept sketch

Bar - after

Bar Dining - design concept sketch

Bar Dining - after

Exterior Patio Dining - after

Exterior Fireplace & Grille - design concept sketch

Exterior Fireplace & Grille - after

Rear Exterior - before

Rear Exterior - after

Kensington Residence

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Last year, we brought to your attention a LEED certified residence we designed in Grosse Pointe Park, MI called the Kensington. This beautiful infill design is now fully completed, so here are the finished photos. A few words about this design...

Who says they don’t make them like the used to? This charming Craftsman-inspired design, built to fit into an established city neighborhood but at home anywhere, proves otherwise. Double columns and three inset windows flank the entranceway, which leads into a classic Four-Square floor plan. The foyer, with its classic wooden staircase, leads to the living, dining and kitchen area on one side, and the den and hearth room on the other. The design and classic screened-in porch take its cues from the past, but the open kitchen and hearth room reflect today’s casual lifestyles. Upstairs is the master suite, four additional family bedrooms and three convenient baths.

For more information on the Kensington, visit our other blog entries on this home:

Detroit News Article on LEED certified home

LEED certification

Madie's Castle Wish Comes True

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Visbeen Associates' tag line for the past few years has been "let us turn your dreams into your reality..." but nothing is quite as rewarding as being able to turn the dreams for a play castle into reality for a 10-year-old leukemia survivor. David Lorenz, Visbeen Associates' senior designer, headed up the design of Madie Flores' dream castle as a part of her wish granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Lorenz had the opportunity to meet with Madie personally for a design session to brainstorm ideas. After drawing out detailed plans for the elaborate play house, Lorenz enlisted the help of friend and handyman, Aaron Edwards, to construct it. Edwards built the play house in pieces at his home in Grand Rapids and reassembled it with the help of dozens of volunteers in Flores' backyard in St. Joseph last week. Now Madie can enjoy a fairytale ending to the summer in her castle play house fit for a king.

VAI Working drawings for the castle design

Madie celebrating the completion of her castle play house!

10-year-0ld Madie Flores

Under Construction

Helpers putting the finishing touches on the play house in Madie's backyard

Harry Miller holding VAI's drawings in front of the under construction play house

For more information and images of this special project, read press coverage of this story:

Make-A-Wish Foundation Blog

Grand Rapids Press article: Grand Rapids Builder is Crafting Dream Castle for Young Cancer Survivor

WMNU Story: Leukemia Survivor Gets Castle Built In Her Own Backyard

Kingston Residence

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Traditional Tudor styling blends with modern comfort and convenience. From the dramatic barrel-vaulted living room to the light-filled octagonal sun room, this well-appointed design includes a spectacular master suite, a gourmet kitchen with large pantry, even a charming potting shed. Stairs lead from the garage to the roomy lower level, where a multi-purpose recreation room includes a cozy fireplace and additional bedrooms.

Want to see more Tudor Style designs? Click here to view our architectural tutorial on the Tudor Style.

For more photos of this beautifully crafted home, please visit our website: www.visbeen.biz > gallery > residential projects > estates > kingston.

This home was built by DeHaan Homes.

Award-Winning Glen Mills Residence

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This custom-designed home, which recently won a 2011 American Residential Design Award from the AIBD, is reminiscent of the Tudor style, and was created to meet the needs of any homeowner. From extra garage space to entry lockers, to a main floor equipped for entertaining, the Glen Mills is a home that gracefully couples style with functionality.

The inviting front entry leads to the living room and hearth area. Pocket doors lead to the attached study, while columns separate the living room from the dining and kitchen areas. Ample counter space and seating make the kitchen the center of the home, and the ideal place for entertaining guests.

There is no lack of sleeping space, either. A large upstairs master suite includes a full bath, sitting area and walk-in closet. Also on the upper level are three guest bedrooms and a full guest bathroom.

This home was built by Infiniti Custom Homes.

To view more photos of this award-winning design, please visit our website: www.visbeen.biz > gallery > residential projects > american neighborhood > glen mills.

Bringing Home 8 ARDA Awards!

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At the American Residential Design Awards (ARDA) banquet, in conjunction with the American Institute of Building Design's 61st National Convention, held at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, MI, Visbeen Associates took home 8 awards, including 7 first places. Forty-six awards in eleven categories were presented to talented recipients chosen from the 124 entries submitted from all over the country.

Take a look at our winning designs!