Wilcox Gardens: Chapter 7

Read about the history of Wilcox Gardens in Grand Rapids Magazine's March issue. From the rise of the first manor in 1888 by Frederick and Caroline Wilcox to the real estate opportunity of present day, learn the history of the property and how the gardens have grown.

To read the full article, click here.

The Beach House

Kearney Hill is featured in the spring issue of Michigan Blue Magazine, on newsstands today! Read about Jim & Kim's journey through the design and building of their beautiful lakeshore retreat.

To read the full article, click here or to view more photos of this project, visit our website > gallery > residential > cottages > kearney hill.

Built by Insignia Homes

Interiors by Julie Holmes

In the News

Did you see our brief write-up in yesterday's Grand Rapids Press or Holland Sentinel? Our downtown Holland renovation project at 60 & 62 East 8th Street gained this press for winning the Best in the Midwest Region BALA (Best in American Living Awards) Award!

Wolverine World Wide Riverfront Development: Design Concept #3

Here is the third concept for Wolverine World Wide's proposed Riverfront Development that Visbeen Associates designed in partnership with GMB Architecture+Engineering. Unlike the other two concepts, this design centers around a new building for a museum that would take visitors through the "Wolverine World Wide Experience," outlining the history of the company and a product trail. With ample green space, this concept includes a mountain bike challenge course, wetland restoration for fishing and kayaking as well as an amphitheater for community gathering and events. It incorporates the new construction of a retail outlet and conference center building from design concept #2 adjacent to a new, permanent location for the Rockford Farmer's Market.

Click here to view conceptual design concept #1 and concept #2.

Conceptual Site Plan

The Wolverine World Wide Experience view from Main Street with Public Green Space adjacent

The Wolverine World Wide Experience view from the Riverfront with Public Green Space adjacent

Athletic Center

Glenside Remodel

Here are few photos of our recently completed remodel project, the Glenside, in Battle Creek, MI. What a transformation!

Front Exterior - Before

Front Exterior - After

Rear Exterior - Before

Rear Exterior - After

Living & Hearth Room - Before

Living & Hearth Room - After

Kitchen - Before

Kitchen - After

Master Bathroom - Before

Master Bathroom - After

Lower Level - Before

Lower Level - After

To see more photos of this project, please visit our website - www.visbeen.biz > gallery > residential > american neighborhood > glenside remodel.

This project was built by Newman Construction.

Wolverine World Wide Riverfront Development: Design Concept #2

The second conceptual design Visbeen Associates and GMB Architecture+Engineering created for Wolverine World Wide's proposed Riverfront Development involved tearing down the existing structures on the property to make room for a new retail outlet and conference center building. Just like in concept #1, the second concept integrated a retirement village, independent and assisted living facilities, a new home for Rockford's farmer's market, as well as a community pavilion and a riverfront bandstand for summer concerts.

If you missed our blog feature on design concept #1, click here to view it.

Conceptual Site Plan

Main Street View of New Retail Outlet Building with a Contemporary Flare

New Retail Outlet & Conference Center with Permanent Location for Rockford Farmer's Market

Independent Living

Independent Living

Stay tuned as we will be featuring the final design concept here on our blog next week!

Congratulations, David!

We are proud to announce that our Senior Designer, David Lorenz' responsibilities have expanded into managing his own projects. He will continue to use his gifts in designing, drafting and illustrating a variety of both residential and commercial projects.

Congratulations, David!

Here are a few examples of David's watercolor masterpieces...

Wolverine World Wide Riverfront Development: Design Concept #1

This time last year, as one of two finalists, Visbeen Associates Inc was asked to create three design concepts for Wolverine World Wide's riverfront property in downtown Rockford, MI. With their qualifications and expertise in large scale projects and sustainable design, we decided to join forces with GMB Architecture+Engineering for the task.

The first concept our team created involved renovating Wolverine's existing building for use as a retail outlet and conference center. The concept also included a retirement village, independent and assisted living facilities, as well as a community pavilion and a riverfront bandstand for summer concerts.

Conceptual Site Plan

Main Street View of Renovated Retail Space

Retirement Community

Courtyard of Retirement Community: Riverfront View

Retirement Vehicular Entry

Riverfront Park Bandstand

Stay tuned next week when we will introduce design concept #2.

Vendor Spotlight: TruKitchens & Grabill Cabinet Co.

One of the vendors that Visbeen Associates works with, TruKitchens, is partnering with Grabill Cabinet Co. to offer a fabulous deal to our clients. They are offering $200 off each $5,000 spent on Grabill cabinetry through TruKitchens. This is being offered specifically to Visbeen Associates clients, so please contact our office to see how you can take advantage of this deal!

About TruKitchens...

Todd Wiley is the owner of TruKitchens and has over 20 years of kitchen design experience. His past experience in the building trade gives him the knowledge of structural, electrical and plumbing elements that go into the design of a kitchen. Wiley prides himself on uniting the perfect cabinetry for each client's style, budget and functional needs. Striving to be a calming factor for his clients throughout the process, Wiley customizes solutions based on their wants balanced with their needs. He focuses on keeping up-to-date on new appliances, products and options, which allow him to offer both cutting edge and traditional designs for kitchens and baths, including "green" design using sustainable products and processes. TruKitchens provides a wide range of services, from Concept Consultation and Appliance Recommendations, to Cabinetry Selections and Designs, understanding the importance of collaborating with the other members of the design team on each project. Visbeen Associates, Inc. has worked with TruKitchens on a variety of residential projects, including the Sunset View (pictured below), Kearney Hill, Truxton (pictured below) and Bayview.

For more information or to contact TruKitchens, please visit their website or connect with them on facebook.

About Grabill Cabinet Co...

Headquartered in the heart of the Midwest, Grabill has created cabinetry, architectural elements and fine furniture since 1946. Grabill's 170,000 square foot production facility, complete with a lumber division, ensures the most efficient lead time in the industry for custom products. They offer a variety of styles in cabinetry, millwork and fine furniture, from traditional to modern to transitional, the custom craftsmanship of their products offer the client the ability to create their own masterpiece. The processes that result in the outstanding quality of their products include Grabill's craftsmen hand sorting their lumber for color, stability and grain features, hand sanding all dovetail drawer joinery after assembly and finishing their products with conversion varnish that has unparalleled durability to withstand a lifetime of wear. Their environmentally-friendly practices, which have been in place for generations, have earned them Environmental Stewardship Program certification from the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association, making their products fit perfectly in any green project.

For more information about Grabill, please visit their website.

Here are photos of a few designs on which Visbeen Associates and TruKitchens has collaborated...

Sunset View Kitchen

Sunset View Kitchen Refrigerator

Sunset View Sink Details

Sunset View Master Bathroom

Truxton Kitchen

Truxton Master Bathroom