GRBJ: Bay Harbor

<div style="text-align: center;">We are excited to announce that we have added a new satellite office location! Our clients can now meet with us at our satellite office in Chicago, our home office in Grand Rapids or at our newest addition in Bay Harbor, MI!<br />The office is located in Bay Harbor Village at 4000 Main Street Bay Harbor, MI.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh008NFisyZtvAYwRHFs7JWg9zZ1AJYoRByRSNOGkL6GrEyuHRMF7rhTB3opT-nsOOCsxHGPDu-jFMsCNzH_u24rHNq3EtWYVq24pNxtGhOwwCO_uEz54W84PKh_Th9Cu7H6F9PoV7bJDVy/s1600/IMG_8233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh008NFisyZtvAYwRHFs7JWg9zZ1AJYoRByRSNOGkL6GrEyuHRMF7rhTB3opT-nsOOCsxHGPDu-jFMsCNzH_u24rHNq3EtWYVq24pNxtGhOwwCO_uEz54W84PKh_Th9Cu7H6F9PoV7bJDVy/s1600/IMG_8233.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our office is shared with <a href="http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng">Sotheby's</a> real estate office in Bay Harbor. The location was perfectly suited for meeting with clients in the Northern Michigan area. It will allow our firm to design more waterfront homes. We have a lot of experience in waterfront architecture and we wanted to be in a community that would allow us to expand on our expertise. You can read the short article that was published in the <a href="http://www.grbj.com/articles/79724-architecture-firm-docks-up-north">Grand Rapids Business Journal</a> late last week.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6jiFiGk94kuSUzG37XQ14cSJyi-X0dTCfGfOU3djamXz-qEAU8oCRtM90dOgvOR_suis383KPunvOVf163Ft6bpP9n7ViXQhvoPiY3krxo6n8YUYDuCVWTRCUTdnWu9W7zBTD1C7dwq39/s1600/GRBJ+Bay+Harbor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6jiFiGk94kuSUzG37XQ14cSJyi-X0dTCfGfOU3djamXz-qEAU8oCRtM90dOgvOR_suis383KPunvOVf163Ft6bpP9n7ViXQhvoPiY3krxo6n8YUYDuCVWTRCUTdnWu9W7zBTD1C7dwq39/s1600/GRBJ+Bay+Harbor.jpg" width="494" /></a></div>

GRBJ: Bay Harbor

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2014 Spring Parade of Homes

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The <a href="http://www.mygrhome.com/category/building-a-home/">Spring Parade of Homes</a> kicks off tomorrow, May 23 at 1pm. The homes will be available to view until 9pm each day. The parade of homes is a great opportunity to see the fine craftsmanship and design trends of local builders, architects and interior designers. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have two homes in the Grand Rapids Parade of Homes this year. The first home is a mediterranean style and was built by <a href="http://www.mikeschaapbuilders.com/">Mike Schaap Builders</a>. Located in East Grand Rapids this home was designed by Visbeen Architects with a perfect balance of warmth, luxury and functionality throughout. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl5Y15ja96LK6SnxnGPYTu5svNFwdT8IuI0wvgnWyZn9NzWZY4ZhJVUqoUPq3fgJaxzdME0-i2pcDp5yh6bllzhZlIYwSsl9U01V0rvSFFBrh1fNdfC3w7wZFThn5hG2T9hZKJL9a4-bps/s1600/Masterson-Front-LR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl5Y15ja96LK6SnxnGPYTu5svNFwdT8IuI0wvgnWyZn9NzWZY4ZhJVUqoUPq3fgJaxzdME0-i2pcDp5yh6bllzhZlIYwSsl9U01V0rvSFFBrh1fNdfC3w7wZFThn5hG2T9hZKJL9a4-bps/s1600/Masterson-Front-LR.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The second home is located in the Waterford Heights neighborhood and is built by <a href="http://www.whitebirchbuildersinc.com/">White Birch Builders</a>. This Visbeen designed craftsman home offers artfully crafted custom cabinetry to reflect the charming neighborhood it is located in. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd9jXWBtNAlcczeMytBgNbMxD4-kB5kMg-x8tcUKt1yrg7Z3c-rdtTecq4oC04chw5q49tUDjTdogZlZrTeL0pZJqFPwrYSKtvHbFDmONwn8YShgaLBqsFcMXQGMpfENgonSHhRgSYjMDA/s1600/WWH-7-Color-HR-NoLogo+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd9jXWBtNAlcczeMytBgNbMxD4-kB5kMg-x8tcUKt1yrg7Z3c-rdtTecq4oC04chw5q49tUDjTdogZlZrTeL0pZJqFPwrYSKtvHbFDmONwn8YShgaLBqsFcMXQGMpfENgonSHhRgSYjMDA/s1600/WWH-7-Color-HR-NoLogo+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are proud to share that our East Grand Rapids design was chosen as an Editor's Pick in <a href="http://issuu.com/cosmopolitanhome/docs/home_forweb_lr">Grand Rapids Cosmopolitan Home</a>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWTGKWDK6FUyERlBIIFvQNgx6yc9YL9_iLW2gOn2Ue-CDfCnRhwoj1G4V7IC9jidSNleAZo8rXOgZs6p0tvlU95PHgxP22zXX44o7g4yAUGz8c3Mm-cvpbP8Q_SlxIgoPksg-UehA_iVy/s1600/Masterson+parade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWTGKWDK6FUyERlBIIFvQNgx6yc9YL9_iLW2gOn2Ue-CDfCnRhwoj1G4V7IC9jidSNleAZo8rXOgZs6p0tvlU95PHgxP22zXX44o7g4yAUGz8c3Mm-cvpbP8Q_SlxIgoPksg-UehA_iVy/s1600/Masterson+parade.jpg" width="492" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fafafa; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">We hope that many of you will get the opportunity to see the craftsmanship and design talents that have gone into creating these beautiful homes. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fafafa; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">To learn more about these projects you can visit the </span></span><a href="http://paradeofhomes.mygrhome.com/category/parade-of-homes/2014-spring/" style="color: #333333; line-height: 19px;">Parade of Homes website</a><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"> and search for Visbeen Architects or search the builder. </span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">The homes will be available to tour on the following dates and times:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Friday, May 23, 1pm-9pm</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Saturday, May 24, 1pm-9pm</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Monday, May 26, 1pm-9pm</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Wednesday, May 28, 1pm-9pm</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Friday, May 30, 1pm-9pm</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Saturday, May 31, 1pm-9pm</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Wednesday, June 4, 1pm-9pm</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Friday, June 6, 1pm-9pm</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Saturday, June 7, 1pm-9pm</span></span></div><div><form name="regForm" style="background-color: white; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px;"></form></div>

2014 Spring Parade of Homes

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Southern Living, In Style

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Southern Colonial or low country homes are what you will find in the <a href="http://www.palmettobluff.com/designreview.aspx">Palmetto Bluff</a> community in Bluffton South Carolina. With distinct design features, these homes preserve the historical style that is found in this southern community. Commonly, Low Country homes are built with indigenous materials and decorated with neutral tones to create a seamless transition from the peaceful surrounding nature to the interiors of the low country homes. This style of home can be found in Virginia, Louisiana, the Carolinas and parts of Georgia.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Common Features found in Low Country style homes:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>Steeply pitched roofs</li><li>Multipane, tall, double-hung windows</li><li>Wide, Welcoming front porch</li><li>Tall foundation walls to protect against moisture damage</li><li>Large columns lining the front entry</li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have had an opportunity to design homes for the prestigious Palmetto Bluff community. Our designs offer simplistic beauty and functionality with large outdoor living spaces that seamlessly transition into the interiors. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Georgetown</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3GZNVrvYiJlQgKUISo_3LBxBYmijGK0xG1UvIZJ8RiC1TvFn8ZvSWgJX9pZP-SYnPcBHLpIv3HDIjI2dd922DG_dCpPT4fJhrPqwcua8MEYkI0XJv9Zi5TF9wxPIv1aKt-bCdgEQz28P7/s1600/Georgetown+F.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3GZNVrvYiJlQgKUISo_3LBxBYmijGK0xG1UvIZJ8RiC1TvFn8ZvSWgJX9pZP-SYnPcBHLpIv3HDIjI2dd922DG_dCpPT4fJhrPqwcua8MEYkI0XJv9Zi5TF9wxPIv1aKt-bCdgEQz28P7/s1600/Georgetown+F.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2LcfopRd5IshbVeUh5d1Vhnm8sI7jrWJ8jC8OGhwi9Wo7NkQBat9MqldqETgbdeq9oY6E8qVtQ-6YmQiTz-UpKvLGpf0r3o3w7unSjSkUXJr8VlB4VR-Mc5PUyzVO6EJR22kZ5uC7jPN/s1600/Georgetown+R.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2LcfopRd5IshbVeUh5d1Vhnm8sI7jrWJ8jC8OGhwi9Wo7NkQBat9MqldqETgbdeq9oY6E8qVtQ-6YmQiTz-UpKvLGpf0r3o3w7unSjSkUXJr8VlB4VR-Mc5PUyzVO6EJR22kZ5uC7jPN/s1600/Georgetown+R.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> Laurel</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ8YwaH3ZGmz0-mEZBrYe65dLvu-Q8TSadJH30BstlNJEGrgYdXKXaQ-TKcD6sg5dF62vDy5sYvos1JcA8qgync3MmC1QhX8QFubHV4gJoZZOgAgUkc0EdIQaW4OcLyLzYjD7_sHzii6j_/s1600/LAUREL+F.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ8YwaH3ZGmz0-mEZBrYe65dLvu-Q8TSadJH30BstlNJEGrgYdXKXaQ-TKcD6sg5dF62vDy5sYvos1JcA8qgync3MmC1QhX8QFubHV4gJoZZOgAgUkc0EdIQaW4OcLyLzYjD7_sHzii6j_/s1600/LAUREL+F.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Southern Living, In Style

Southern Colonial or low country homes are what you will find in the Palmetto Bluff community in Bluffton South Carolina. With distinct des...

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Newly Finished Home: Georgetown

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">With porches on every side, the “Georgetown” is designed for enjoying the natural surroundings. The main level of the home is characterized by wide open spaces, with connected kitchen, dining, and living areas, all leading onto the various outdoor patios. The main floor master bedroom occupies one entire wing of the home, along with an additional bedroom suite. The upper level features two bedroom suites and a bunk room, with space over the detached garage providing a private guest suite.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIT1Lnhrgo_UseRibpFoPag0OZF9rLxrn9oR1h6gCrTbjLULfeAtJh0w5MdcDXXECeBtgB3d2yCFK_wcGaA8kJseHr6BMT2JSQ6LZesyjlDNEoxLXkqMYX-t7XDYQuiRlhg3J9XOy7EQe/s1600/Front+Exterior_032714WCM498.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIT1Lnhrgo_UseRibpFoPag0OZF9rLxrn9oR1h6gCrTbjLULfeAtJh0w5MdcDXXECeBtgB3d2yCFK_wcGaA8kJseHr6BMT2JSQ6LZesyjlDNEoxLXkqMYX-t7XDYQuiRlhg3J9XOy7EQe/s1600/Front+Exterior_032714WCM498.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We are excited to share that our home design, Georgetown, has been completed in Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This home, along with the <a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2013/09/laurel.html?q=laurel">Laurel</a>, were a product of the combined efforts of  Visbeen Architects, Sam Liberti of Low Tide Designs and Developer, David Weekly Homes. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiStIjIpxNWlQjMQuNvM7_EVjVF1DQMG-Wp9-NijACYhGHWSpk9FfDwewSiakZ69kAwrwAy5BJuoCeOvqhC9beyN4zaYTjYkmBt1D64hNJkRFoZYX62NPSotn1dhy6494CZk67dQSXecb4Z/s1600/Living+Room_040514WCM070.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Newly Finished Home: Georgetown

With porches on every side, the “Georgetown” is designed for enjoying the natural surroundings. The main level of the home is characterized ...

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My Town: A.K. Rikk's

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4dwP15F2Or6DzJY3L5vG6RRf-q4Omh_f71uJ7Oe_xJbMnCR4C2gFk01RXxjRcHX__ltBJzKPb2LSJGcZv10jLhkfNEtdHitbRuO90I_rqlOBwKNNodbz0veQdklgM0eNb0PwFWdxACRv/s1600/RikksExt_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4dwP15F2Or6DzJY3L5vG6RRf-q4Omh_f71uJ7Oe_xJbMnCR4C2gFk01RXxjRcHX__ltBJzKPb2LSJGcZv10jLhkfNEtdHitbRuO90I_rqlOBwKNNodbz0veQdklgM0eNb0PwFWdxACRv/s1600/RikksExt_2.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Some of you may have been watching <a href="http://adacascade.wzzm13.com/news/arts-culture/288123-my-town-cascade-store-makes-pages-elle-magazine">WZZM 13</a> on Thursday of last week and had the chance to see the story about <a href="http://akrikks.com/">A.K. Rikk's</a>! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you missed it, the story covered the news that A.K. Rikk's was featured in Elle magazine as a top shop for 2014. This is an amazing accomplishment for A.K. Rikk's! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In 2012 A.K. Rikk's moved into their new location which was designed by <a href="http://www.visbeen.com/">Visbeen Architects</a>.  The vision for the store was to have an alluring, sophisticated retail space that would express in architectural language the high quality and finely tailored merchandise that is offered to their clientele.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The interior of the store </span>seamlessly<span style="font-size: small;"> flows to the exterior and into the </span>green space which was designed for hosting events. The store is hosts high end clothing along with high end events. One event that has been hosted at the store is Runway for Charity. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The event will be held again this year at the store on May 31st and hosted by A.K. Rikk's, Design 1 Salon Spa and Visbeen Architects. It features a fashion show with designer clothing and a raffle. All proceeds are donated to the Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5CXWix73_Pgw7QKXR_qLujbkT_Ihdr0ezi9LivyzKd8pi3sy2pa9kUomzVvhAk_Usl_mtw1zzhJ-XLYGiQMajYertAOrke9KmnCypUNXEqLwLBq1WdMMmKMCqTJKeqa9KQo3rcPL4oaG/s1600/WZZM13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5CXWix73_Pgw7QKXR_qLujbkT_Ihdr0ezi9LivyzKd8pi3sy2pa9kUomzVvhAk_Usl_mtw1zzhJ-XLYGiQMajYertAOrke9KmnCypUNXEqLwLBq1WdMMmKMCqTJKeqa9KQo3rcPL4oaG/s1600/WZZM13.jpg" width="548" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8E6-T7UFWswyGlqyRzGnSFrPzEvpQZxwL9TtEk2PKPlfLsOn9PBLhb-AwgRN6H4iBddabY_NF9Xbou8BF_zBw6U5-i0m76a2sV5LfepJI5vxcpJdBmAn9bWEB5z4CTDW8aH1at0kvsQEs/s1600/ELLE+Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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My Town: A.K. Rikk's

Some of you may have been watching WZZM 13 on Thursday of last week and had the chance to see the story about A.K. Rikk's !  If you mis...

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2014 Runway For Charity

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg90y6fg8J-aXF08YcRrVZ9Hyz2tAZ7Ekut4Sy_5RzMt50tmobmW6xO3i0fmIjTQoN4HYqKxUx5kdsF9SmHiIO0nClyYN5Z-zPq0CB9UxMjXXJBHM1g2VxtnD1A7m0aBQPxmYYFxmIgZvsq/s1600/RFC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg90y6fg8J-aXF08YcRrVZ9Hyz2tAZ7Ekut4Sy_5RzMt50tmobmW6xO3i0fmIjTQoN4HYqKxUx5kdsF9SmHiIO0nClyYN5Z-zPq0CB9UxMjXXJBHM1g2VxtnD1A7m0aBQPxmYYFxmIgZvsq/s1600/RFC.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It is finally May which means it is time to prepare for the biggest event of the Season, </span><a href="http://www.runwayforcharity.org/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Runway for Charity</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">! Hosted by, A.K. Rikk's, Design 1 Salon Spa and Visbeen Architects, Inc, this event promises to be a night full of fun and fashion. All proceeds raised from this event will go to benefit the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This years event will be Saturday, May 31, 2014 and located at A.K. Rikk's 6303 28th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI. The doors will open at 7:30pm </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and the runway show is scheduled to start at 8:45pm. Garden seats and standing room only tickets are available for the event. In addition, raffle tickets are available for purchase at A.K. Rikk's, Design 1 Salon Spa and Visbeen Architects. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Each year, the Children's Hospital will care for close to 9,000 inpatient and 190,000 outpatient children. The donations allows the hospital to treat all children in need of medical care, regardless of their ability to pay. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Among the many programs at the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, the Congenital Heart Center and the Center for Child Protection are just two programs that will benefit from the funds raised through the event. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In addition, the patients and families that come to the Children's Hospital will be directly impacted by supporting Runway for Charity.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Don't forget to purchase your event and raffle tickets soon, they will not last long!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To purchase raffle tickets stop in at one of the following locations or contact Angela Mulder at angelam@visbeen.com or call 616-285-990</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A.K. Rikk's - 6303 28th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Any Design 1 Salon Spa location </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Visbeen Architects - 4139 Embassy Drive SE Grand Rapids, MI</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">To Sponsor a table or to buy event tickets </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">call Heidi Killingham at 616-361-0733. Or go to:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://give.helendevoschildrens.org/runwayforcharity"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">www.give.helendevoschildrens.org/runwayforcharity</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To stay connected and up to date with the event:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Follow Runway for Charity on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RunwayForCharity">Facebook</a> or on Twitter </span><a href="https://twitter.com/runway4charity" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">@runwayforcharity</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgTphMwyP_woiO1hXF0cDf0yj6f3XgzPIzIcQrcei4ouMcV10RCULl9YKzVRt3_L3RCRO7zlqoXFPAZ6VX4laromyysDlvgY_fYs4_yeKNEVyoOWg2uVsqRh7hSQvj7Cw25kh7QdD0QvLB/s1600/RFC_Logos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgTphMwyP_woiO1hXF0cDf0yj6f3XgzPIzIcQrcei4ouMcV10RCULl9YKzVRt3_L3RCRO7zlqoXFPAZ6VX4laromyysDlvgY_fYs4_yeKNEVyoOWg2uVsqRh7hSQvj7Cw25kh7QdD0QvLB/s1600/RFC_Logos.jpg" /></a></div><br />

2014 Runway For Charity

It is finally May which means it is time to prepare for the biggest event of the Season,  Runway for Charity ! Hosted by, A.K. Rikk's, D...

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Planning and Visual Education Partnership (PAVE) Gala

<div style="text-align: center;">The Planning and Visual Education Partnership (<a href="http://www.paveinfo.org/home/">PAVE</a>) held their 17th annual Gala in December of last year. The event raised $170,000, a record breaking amount, which is used to fund retail design education for students and institutions. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pave was founded in 1992 by industry leading educators, media personnel, manufacturers, retailers and representatives. From the beginning, their mission has been to help design students gain exposure within the industry and to help with funding for student education and future careers. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The PAVE Gala is held every year in New York and showcases select student work. This years project gallery featured mannequins dressed in black, white and hot apparel which was designed by students from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising of California.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAWXeZc73tV_WDoYCckO9pnMq_1G-JT84pxnxClgqP51BepWvMwV70NmjbATvZ2ylsDyYVADm2wltyp28htdXJxR6ETvvb-PQk75zjcVQITy-ukn1JtgIGv6_Se2ZwAMsOG8mMZpBk3h9/s1600/1+P1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAWXeZc73tV_WDoYCckO9pnMq_1G-JT84pxnxClgqP51BepWvMwV70NmjbATvZ2ylsDyYVADm2wltyp28htdXJxR6ETvvb-PQk75zjcVQITy-ukn1JtgIGv6_Se2ZwAMsOG8mMZpBk3h9/s1600/1+P1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Providing vision for future retailers, students of retail design and planning have the opportunity to compete in the Student Design Competition which is hosted by PAVE. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Having been part of the team to start PAVE, we are happy to see how far it has come and the growing support for the program. Congratulations to this years winners of PAVE's Student Design Competition. We look forward to seeing the work of the students and the impact they will have on future retail environments. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBFCwAZit2ulN-sKiQeUOXNtwG1f4TjpOpL6bpEJpYrhyw9GNpwMYiXPdCUf8t_0RKfAUn2197k-RxLPXttOKw27QpPlvslOBsrrZuvaskApTZ8EMDdF3uClHNPettCkIFKuOMwh7GQNMh/s1600/2+P1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBFCwAZit2ulN-sKiQeUOXNtwG1f4TjpOpL6bpEJpYrhyw9GNpwMYiXPdCUf8t_0RKfAUn2197k-RxLPXttOKw27QpPlvslOBsrrZuvaskApTZ8EMDdF3uClHNPettCkIFKuOMwh7GQNMh/s1600/2+P1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfanZiC9KGCkJ3EI73psTcpyInfZAxE6q3O_6u0ecEb386O1BVvaIlGWQygSMusREs1hPOYs1ATFZ39bDNxg3VAVYn7SUxyCMuI2QKimxmqvUOxASkiv3RE5_9O5ZlcsgZZxrjuXlgVv0/s1600/2+P2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfanZiC9KGCkJ3EI73psTcpyInfZAxE6q3O_6u0ecEb386O1BVvaIlGWQygSMusREs1hPOYs1ATFZ39bDNxg3VAVYn7SUxyCMuI2QKimxmqvUOxASkiv3RE5_9O5ZlcsgZZxrjuXlgVv0/s1600/2+P2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Planning and Visual Education Partnership (PAVE) Gala

The Planning and Visual Education Partnership ( PAVE ) held their 17th annual Gala in December of last year. The event raised $170,000, a re...

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Golfing Season

<div style="text-align: center;">Spring is here which means it is time to golf! </div><div style="text-align: center;">The game was originally made popular in Scotland but today it is  a favorite around the world. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Michigan is populated by a countless number of golf courses, each course is abounding with scenic views of the shoreline of our great and inland lakes making Michigan a popular golfing destination. </div><div style="text-align: center;">With such beautiful scenery it is important for the club owners to have equally beautiful facilities. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So the next time you are standing on the perfectly manicured greens of your favorite course  take a little time to appreciate the clubhouse, training facilities and proshop. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Make sure you schedule a tee time soon. Happy golfing!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out some of the golf course designs by Visbeen Architects, each of which provide style and function to the golf course.<br /><br /></div>Training facility concepts<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNBHN7S4hsSyPc0J1W5-rn5yzoP4UdgA0FN7aX8lldHi8G5wEZ77O4OtDhyphenhyphenF4oy5_yraOv2zQblV9LGlhDwBH93E8gpNrYsn2I56dmkgdcCyfzdfoPAYkAMXHaBqgKa1vH_BriKlU7Saso/s1600/TF1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNBHN7S4hsSyPc0J1W5-rn5yzoP4UdgA0FN7aX8lldHi8G5wEZ77O4OtDhyphenhyphenF4oy5_yraOv2zQblV9LGlhDwBH93E8gpNrYsn2I56dmkgdcCyfzdfoPAYkAMXHaBqgKa1vH_BriKlU7Saso/s1600/TF1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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