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You have a vision, now how to make that vision a reality?
No one combines innovation, artistry and value like Von Der Heide Architects, Inc. As your architect we are specially educated to help you define what you want to build, present options you might never have considered, and help you get the most for your valuable investment. We don't just design walls and roofs. We create total living environments, interior and exterior, that are exciting places in which to work and live.
Our presence on your team will ensure that the project turns out to be the vision you imagined as form and function begin to emerge.
We see the big picture by focusing on the finest detail.
Von Der Heide Architects, Inc. is a competent and noteworthy firm located in the Lake Michigan resort community of Saugatuck-Douglas, Michigan. Situated on the sunset coast of Lake Michigan, the firm has created a niche specialty in commercial and residential resort architecture. Initial concept planning, complete construction documentation and project management are all offered on projects both large and small. Our projects are to be found all along Lake Michigan's shore from Indiana north to the Holland, Michigan coastal areas.
As you review our project portfolio you will find not only many examples of single family residential architecture, you will also find multi-family condominium projects, mixed use commercial/residential projects, and interior architectural projects where we work within the shell of existing residential and/or commercial structures.
Remember, our intense focus affords our clients attention to even the smallest details of a project.
An architect should be brought in to your project as early as possible.
Von Der Heide Architects can help you define the project in terms that provide meaningful guidance for design. We can assist in evaluating your exsiting structure, the site, and prepare materials for planning and zoning approvals.
Our expertise affords you the opportunity to reduce your building costs, decrease your home's energy needs, and increase its future resale value.
Even the simplest projects can become very complex. Each situation is unique, including people, needs, site, financing and/or regulatory requirements. Many Owners' needs and expectation come into focus only in the process of design.
As the design process progresses, priorities are clarified, alternatives explored and evaluated, and new possibilities emerge. You as the Owner provide the ultimate resources to realize your expectations through what you bring to the project; knowledge, physical experience, needs, desires, aspirations and personal opinions.
We can propose ways for you to get more for your investment than you imagined possible.
From thoughtful economical design solutions through competitive bidding processes for the construction contracts.
Most off the rack production houses are not so much designed as themed; Mediterranean, French, Country, Faux, Tudor, Neo-Colonial, etc.. These homes may offer voluminous spaces but generally lack any interesting architectural details, especially on the interior. Most are poorly proportioned. Amazingly these homes are very similar coast to coast, regardless of the vernacular of their specific regions. The latest trend for custom homes suggests bigger is not better. Spend budget dollars on interesting design details and finishes vs. vanilla square footage.
The best reason to hire a design professional is that they will think of gorgeous, ingenious solutions to seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Our charge is to assist you in realizing your dream, not forcing you into style submission. Architects are trained problem solvers and we are able to help our clients achieve aesthetic goals one decision at a time, while maintaining the end goal in site as one cohesive product.
An architect can reduce building costs, home energy requirements, and increase its future resale value through good design.
Building is a long process that is often emotional and disruptive. As your architect we represent you, the client, in the building industry. We will look out for your best interests, smooth process, and assist in finding you the best qualified contractors to execute the design. Site visits through the construction process help protect you against poor workmanship or work that is not according to plan.
Creating custom, extraordinary, and unique living environments along the Lake Michigan coastal areas. Please view our web site for many examples of our varied project work.