MILESTONES

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	Jun-Ho Kim, RA joined the firm. Jun is an Associate of the firm with over 14 years of experience. He is a dedicated Project Architect who resolves programmatic and budget issues and turns creative and complex design ideas into a comprehensive set of construction documents.
1998	Magna International Corporate Center
1999	Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Customer Service Center
1999	Lear Corporation "Bridge" Office Building
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	Norm Tavian joined the firm. An Associate of the firm, Norm specializes in architectural illustration and is responsible for producing 3D models, digital illustrations and animations of pre-construction projects, interior spaces and site planning to graphically present design ideas and concepts.
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	Dawn R. Peterson, RA, CSI, CDT, LEED AP joined the firm. Dawn is an Associate of the firm with 18 years of experience as a specifications writer, project manager, project architect and project designer.
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	Sparrow Hospital West Wing Addition and Parking Structure
2009	DTE Energy Campus Enhancements
2009	Zaragon Place Student Housing
2010	Centurion Medical Products Headquarters, LEED Gold
2010	Michigan Technological University, Hillside Place Residence Hall, LEED Gold
2011	Ferris State University, Michigan College of Optometry
2011	Oakland County International Airport Terminal and Administrative Building
2011	Berman Center for the Performing Arts
2011	U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit Arsenal Administrative Building and Parking Structure, LEED Gold