1968

Neumann/Smith Architecture was founded with the partnership
of Ken Neumann and Sanford Rossen.

1968

Jo Ellen Wilkinson joined the firm.  Jo Ellen is an Associate and Executive
Director.  Her
careful stewardship of the firm's business matters, her wise counsel and her uncommon kindness are central to the firm's continued success. 

1971

Pine Knob Music Theater

1971

Metropolitan Savings

1977

Cleaners Hanger Office Building

1978

Young Israel of  Southfield Synagogue

1978

Koppy-Nemer Development Company, Troy Place

1980

Joel Smith, AIA joined the firm.  A colleague and Partner in the firm for 28 years, Joel has been instrumental in building a successful practice reflecting the balance of creative vision and practical performance that has become one of the hallmarks of the firm.         

1980

UTA Automotive Headquarters

1980

Florists Transworld Delivery National Headquarters

1980

Poplar Creek Music Theatre

1980

Omni Officentre

1980

Meteor Photo Office/Production Studio

1981

Foamade Industries Office, Plant and Warehouse

1982

State of Michigan Office Building

1982

Starkle Office Building

1983

Bert H. Koseck, AIA, LEED AP joined the firm.  Bert is an Associate and Director of Business Development.  An attentive listener with a        designer's insight, Bert is particularly effective at giving clients an           early understanding of project issues and opportunities and guiding them through the building process.

1983

Pine Orchard Dental Clinic

1984

Stephen J. Gedert, RA, LEED AP joined the firm.  Steve is a Principal     and leader of the firm's healthcare, recreation and municipal studios.  He has a distinguished history of successful project management encompassing some of the firm's largest, most complex projects. 

1984

Patrick Macoska, RA joined the firm.  Pat is an Associate and Senior Project Manager.  A master organizer, he carefully coordinates the minute details that make the difference between a good project and a great one.

1984

Liberty Bank-Oakland Headquarters (now Huntington Bank)

1985

Northwestern Financial Center

1985

Westfield Office Center

1985

Victor Center

1986

Gene Carroll, AIA, LEED AP joined the firm.   A Partner of the firm, Gene has been instrumental in implementing new policies, procedures and  "green" initiatives to enhance office operations and meet changing client needs.

1987

Scott R. Bonney, AIA, LEED AP joined the firm.  Scott is an Associate  and Design Director.  He's an inventive designer who's not afraid to abandon convention and take a creative approach to meet project  challenges.  Scott has special expertise in the planning and design of student housing, urban lofts, parking structures and mixed-use developments.

1987

Pointe Plaza Office, Medical, Retail Complex

1988

Neumann Residence

1988

GM BOC Powertrain Headquarters

1988

Carnel Land Development Company Office Building

1989

Kathleen M. Buck, RA joined the firm.  Kathy is an Associate and           Senior Project Manager with experience in retail, college/university         and corporate facilities including the innovative, LEED Certified parking deck for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan in downtown Detroit.

1989

Galleria Officentre

1990

City Centre

1990

Ford Motor Land Services, Regent Court

1991

Great Lakes Gas Transmission Corporate Offices

1992

Ross Kaplan joined the firm.  Ross is an Associate and Director of Information Technology.  His expertise keeps the firm at the forefront of information and communications technology essential to creating productive work environments for our clients.  He also oversees the firm's own systems, maintaining state-of-the-art CAD and BIM programs for the production of contract documents and schedule tracking, and visualization programs to generate 3-D models, photo realistic renderings, animations and interactive simulations of site, exterior and interior spaces.

1993

James M. Stock, RA, LEED AP joined the firm.  Jim is an Associate and Design Director.  His thoughtful design solutions demonstrate an  understanding of the “big idea” and a dedication to the small details necessary for architectural clarity and quality. His engaging approach results in functional and vibrant places to live, learn, work and play.

1993

Sherry B. Innes, ASID, LEED AP joined the firm.  Sherry is an             Associate and Senior Interior Designer with extensive corporate            experience.  Her intuitive knack for functional programming and           space planning helps our clients create dynamic, productive work           environments.

1993

Brighton Fire Station

1993

Kent County Correctional Facility

1993

B'nai Moshe Synagogue

1993

Custom Home

1994

Emil R. Sdao, RA, LEED AP joined the firm.  Emil is an Associate and Design Director.  He's an imaginative designer who brings a            perfectionist's eye and a refined elegance to every project.  Emill has a special talent for creating retail developments, corporate offices, museums, churches and other venues with dynamic "people places." 

1994

National Corvette Museum

1994

Custom Home

1995

Dawn A. Black joined the firm.  Dawn is an Associate and Director of Marketing who works closely with the Partners and Principals to establish strategic goals.  Her stewardship of all aspects of corporate communications reinforces Neumann/Smith's "brand" and articulates the firm's unique capabilities and experience for successful business development. 

1995

Temple Shir Shalom

1996

Fitness Works/William Clay Ford Center for Athletic Medicine

1996

Canton Township Summit on the Park

1996

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Jefferson Avenue Parking
Structure

1997

GM Service Parts Operations World Headquarters

1997

Custom Home

1997

UT Automotive Idea Center

1998

Stanley E. Cole, RA, LEED AP joined the firm.  Stan is a Principal and leader of the firm's college/university and corporate office studios where  his critical thinking and practical understanding of building concepts assure on time, on budget project delivery.

1998

Michael D. West, AIA, LEED AP  joins the firm.   Mike is a Principal        and leader of the firm's retail studio where he continues to provide hands-on management for multi-million dollar commercial and retail projects across the country.

1998

Magna International Corporate Center

1999

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Customer Service Center

1999

Lear Corporation "Bridge" Office Building

2000

Jamie Millspaugh, NCIDQ, LEED AP joined the firm.  Jamie is an         Associate and Senior Interior Designer who is adept at designing a variety of new environments and redesigning existing spaces to accommodate new uses.

2000

Beringea Corporate Offices

2000

Arbor Investment Group Corporate Offices

2000

Wayne State University, Campus Fitness Center

2000

Custom Home

2000

Ford Motor Land Services, Corporate Crossings at Fairlane

2001

The New Detroit Science Center

2001

Lawrence Technological University, Technology and Learning
Center

2001

Home Restoration and Renovation

2001

Ferris State University, Library for Information, Technology and
Education

2002

Wayne State University, College of Pharmacy and Health
Sciences

2002

Ferris State University, Center for Student Services

2002

American Center Lobby Renovation

2003

Livonia Community Recreation Center

2003

Wayne State University, North and South Residence Halls

2003

University of Michigan, University Center

2003

Consumers Energy Headquarters

2004

Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, American Center Offices

2004

Holocaust Memorial Center

2004

Motor City Electric Headquarters

2004

Macomb Township Community Recreation Center
(and 2007 Addition)

2005

The Henry Ford, Glass Factory Addition and Renovation

2005

Kirco Development, MSX International World Headquarters

2005

Navigating Business Space Office/Warehouse

2005

Jewish Family Service Headquarters

2005

Denali Development, Metro Lofts of Royal Oak

2005

Ann Arbor YMCA

2006

Redico, LLC, One Kennedy Square

2006

MEEMIC Insurance Company Headquarters

2006

Oak Pointe Church

2006

Warren Civic Center

2006

First Martin Office Building

2007

U.S. General Services Administration, Chicago Federal Building
Modernization, LEED Certified

2007

The Taubman Company, Twelve Oaks Mall Expansion and
Renovation

2007

University of Michigan, Electrical Engineering and Computer
Science Renovation

2007

Health Plan of Michigan Corporate Offices

2007

Michigan State University, University Village Apartments

2007

Ferris State University, Interdisciplinary Resource Center

2007

The Auto Club Group (AAA) Birmingham Branch Office

2007

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Parking Structure and Campus Improvements, LEED Certified

2007

Oakland County Administration Building

2007

The Taubman Company, Dolphin Mall Expansion

2007

The Taubman Company, Beverly Center Renovation

2008

J. Michael Kirk, AIA, LEED AP  joined the firm.  Mike is a Principal and leader of the firm's interiors/adaptive re-use studio.  He has wide-ranging experience  in the areas of building conservation, adaptive re-use of historic structures, community planning, retail/entertainment design and facility management. 

2008

DTE Energy Campus Enhancements

2008

Sparrow Hospital West Wing Addition and Parking Structure

2009

Zaragon Place Student Housing

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Our rich history of distinguished architecture is an enduring tribute to the clients who entrusted us with the design of their facilities; to our staff who gave them extraordinary creativity, value and service; and to the many partners, consultants and constructors whose collaboration was vital for successful project development.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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