A Shou Sugi Ban Dwelling Blends Seamlessly Into Michigan’s Woodlands
A Chicago-based firm known for preserving cultural landmarks builds a refined weekend home on Lake Michigan’s southern shore.
Modern Cottage Renovation in Michigan
A sagging ranch house is reborn as a spacious cabin with a soaring roof in Harbert, Michigan.
5 Marvelous Prefab Homes in Michigan
These homes in the Great Lakes State will have you reconsidering the possibilities of prefab design.
Alden B. Dow: The Mastermind of Midwestern Modernism
The Alden B Dow Home & Studio in Central Michigan showcases the extraordinary vision, imagination, and craftsmanship of the...
A Modest ADU in Michigan Prioritizes Energy Efficiency and Affordability
The 730-square-foot residence by T+E+A+M is one of the first accessory dwelling units to be built in Ann Arbor under the city’s...
A Michigan Farmhouse and Barn Become an Airy Artist Retreat
von Weise Associates salvages an abandoned farm for a creative Chicago couple.
A Michigan Midcentury With Colorful ’60s Flair Lists for $319K
The five-bedroom residence in Midland features redwood cladding, Douglas fir ceilings, and stacked limestone walls.
A 1930s Time Capsule by Alden B. Dow Seeks $675K in Michigan
Stained glass and sawtooth details await in the 1936 Green Residence.
A Dramatic Cantilevered Roof Creates a Spacious Terrace Overlooking Lake Michigan
Set atop a woodland ridge with views of Lake Michigan, this charred, timber-wrapped home boasts warm interiors and a functional...
This Michigan Couple Found Out They Own the Last Standing Home by Alexander Girard
The last of a little-known, thought-to-be-extinct breed—a midcentury-modern house by Alexander Girard—is discovered near Detroit.
Before & After: A Michigan Couple Turn a School Bus Into an Adventure Mobile
Meet Fern, the 24-foot skoolie that Mande and Ben Tucker call home when they’re on the road.
A Kit Home Purveyor Starts by Designing His Own Danish-Inspired Prefab in Michigan
Hygge Supply founder Kelly Sean Karcher builds a sustainable kit home in Lake Leelanau.
A 1953 Frank Lloyd Wright With Views Over Lake Michigan Asks $1.9 Million
Meticulously cared for by its current owners and featuring a harmonious addition, the Wright-designed home in the town of St....
Budget Breakdown: A Laser-Cut Steel Addition Sharpens Up a Michigan Home For $85K
A light-filled extension delivers greater functionality and indoor/outdoor living to a historic 1914 residence in Ann Arbor.
Michigan or Bust
I'm quite happy to report that I'm off for Michigan for the first time in all my days on Wednesday.
Plagued Ash Trees Were Repurposed to Create This Charred Cedar–Clad Home on Lake Michigan
A shou sugi ban home overlooks Lake Michigan.
Michigan Architect, Jackson B. Hallett
Please join MCMM on November 5th, 2017 from 1-3pm, for self-guided tours, featuring two of Mr. Hallett’s residential designs.
Cabins and Connectors Form a Family’s Lake Michigan Retreat
Balancing public and private spaces and facilitating the merge of indoors and outdoors, a series of white cedar-clad volumes...
A Rare Collection of Midcentury Architecture Is Revealed in Michigan
After nearly two years of documenting their community’s rich architectural history, the residents of Midland, Michigan, are...
The Midland Country Club by Alden B. Dow
When Alden B. Dow drew his first sketches for a clubhouse for the Midland Country Club in 1930, he had yet to receive his...
Blink and You Might Miss Michigan’s Chameleon House, Now Listed for $1.2M
Now you see it, now you don’t—this experimental home wrapped in reflective siding mimics the colors of the changing landscape.
A Midcentury Marvel in Michigan Lists for $775K
Built in 1940 by Alden B. Dow, the Campbell Residence pairs period charm with refreshed fixtures and finishes.
Process: Watch a 147-Year-Old Paper Mill Produce a “Black Licorice” Roll
French Paper, a sixth-generation business in Michigan, endures in the digital age.
17 Shou Sugi Ban Homes That Are Singed to Perfection
The beautiful charred look of shou sugi ban—or more accurately, yakisugi—gives these homes from around the world a striking...
You Can Now Rent Frank Lloyd Wright's Gloriously Restored Eppstein House
In Kalamazoo County, Michigan, the Usonian design welcomes guests through Airbnb.
A Sleek Fox Point Home With Endless Views Asks $2.2M
Enjoy Lake Michigan vistas from floor-to-ceiling glass walls.
Defining an Architectural Canon From the Ground Up
The residents of Midland, Michigan, are leading the charge to document their community’s unique architectural history.
Budget Breakdown: A Midcentury Glass House Is Revitalized for $299K
Rescued from demolition, a cantilevered home in Michigan is restored as a refined retreat with a magnificent indoor/outdoor...
A Gorgeous Frank Lloyd Wright Home Hits the Market For the First Time at $1.2M
In Michigan, a little-known Frank Lloyd Wright home nestled on 10 acres is looking for a new owner.
A Matte Black Cabin Strikes the Perfect Balance Between Rustic and Refined
In Michigan, a hillside retreat embraces the unique topography of its site with a dynamic layout that overlooks killer views.
An Award-Winning Midcentury Home Just Hit the Market for the First Time
Built in 1958 for a reported cost of just $32,000, the Balogh House is now seeking a new buyer for $750,000.
First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, Michigan by Alden B. Dow
The selection of an architect for a new building for the First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn took more than a year of research...
Northeast Intermediate School, Midland, Michigan by Alden B. Dow
Alden B. Dow designed Northeast Intermediate School in 1949.
An 860-Square-Foot Tiny Home Becomes a Summer Haven For a Family of Five
Nestled near Lake Michigan, a family finds peace and relaxation in the form of an off-grid tiny home.
A Couple's Denver Residence Makes Clever Use of a Narrow Plot
Moving from Lake Michigan, a savvy couple builds a dream home that's also a wise investment.
The Peter Carras Residence 1961 (The Dow Test House) Designed by Alden B. Dow F.A.I.A.
In the summer of 1961, The Dow Chemical Company approached Alden B. Dow with a proposal to design a research test house that used...

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