Monday, November 30, 2009

Woodside Residence


This Arts-and-Crafts design by Visbeen Associates was built by Holwerda Homes and is a perfect vacation property. Including the guest suite it has 4 bedrooms, 3 kitchens and tons of living space perfect for family gatherings or private retreat. By the way, this home, built in Northern Michigan, is for sale!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Great Lake Story

I hope you're following Great Lake Story in Michigan Blue magazine and enjoying Jim & Susan Buda's captivating journal entries. In Blue's Winter publication the journal entry refers to the sketches Wayne Visbeen drew in the first five hours of their initial meeting. They are attached below:
Initial Concept Front Sketch
Initial Concept Rear Sketch
Initial Concept Side Sketch
Initial Concept Driveway Sketch
Initial Main Level Sketch
Initial Upper Level Sketch
Initial Concept Lower Level Sketch

Initial Concept Family Room
Initial Concept Kitchen Sketch
Initial Concept Lower Level
Initial Concept Billiards Room
Final Concept Front Sketch
Final Concept Rear Sketch
Final Living Room Sketch

Monday, November 16, 2009

Careerline Tech Center



The Building Trades program of Careerline Tech Center purchased a plan from Visbeen Associates and their students worked to build the house. Students do the rough and finish carpentry on the house, as well as the roofing, insulation, siding and concrete work. They build the deck off the back of the house and install all windows and doors. Congratulations to these students on a job well done!

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Reynard


Reynard was built by Jeff Segard, Grand Concept Homes and the photographer was Megan TerVeen. For more photos, check out our website. Here's a write up:

Designed to make the most of a waterfront site, the four-bedroom, five-bath Reynard would be at home in any setting. A large welcoming foyer leads to a spacious open living area. Two wings radiate from the living room – one with private spaces such as bedrooms and baths, the other with a large kitchen, dining room and home management center. Two decks and a hearth room make outdoor living easy. A casual lower level contains two additional bedrooms, a family room, and a cozy screen porch.