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...