Firm NewsAugust 19, 2019Elizabeth Roach, AIA, LEED APKnibbe Awarded 2019 AIA Detroit Gold MedalElisabeth Knibbe, FAIA, LEED AP, a principal with Quinn Evans, has been awarded the Gold Medal by AIA Detroit. Knibbe is the first female recipient of the award in its history. The accolade is presented annually in recognition of most distinguished service to...
In the PressNovember 8, 2018Samantha MalottQEA Selected by Ford for Michigan Central Station Restoration DesignFord Selects Restoration Design and Construction Partners for Michigan Central Station Ford Motor Company is advancing its Corktown campus plans with the selection of its first architectural and construction partners that will work on restoring Michigan Central...
In the PressAugust 24, 2018Elizabeth Roach, AIA, LEED APMetropolitan Hotel Nears CompletionAs construction nears completion on the Element Hotel at the Metropolitan Building, developers share what the hotel rooms will look like. The $32 million renovation of the long-vacant Metropolitan Building in downtown Detroit is rolling into its final months...
In the PressJuly 20, 2018Elizabeth Roach, AIA, LEED APTower on the Maumee OpensConstruction is completed on The Tower on the Maumee luxury apartments, located on the Maumee River in the downtown area of Toledo, Ohio. This $21.7 million project was the redevelopment of the top 11 floors of a 30-story office tower. With construction complete...
Firm NewsJuly 13, 2018Jeanine Quaglia, LEED APLion Brothers Building Earns Awards for Preservation, Community ImpactHistoric Factory in Southwest Baltimore Converted to Office, Studio Space The transformation of the historic Lion Brothers building, one of the oldest structures in the Hollins Market neighborhood of southwest Baltimore, is serving as another successful case...
In the PressJune 28, 2018Angela WyrembelskiQEA Projects Featured in Curbed DetroitTwo of Quinn Evans Architects Detroit Projects have been featured in Curbed Detroit's list of "12 big Detroit renovations underway" Element Detroit at the Metropolitan and the 600 Randolph Building have been featured by Curbed Detroit. The Metropolitan "The...
Firm NewsMay 11, 2018Ruth MillsThe Plaza named a 2018 Building Award honoree by MHPNThe Plaza has been named a 2018 Building Award honoree by the Michigan Historic Preservation Network (MHPN). The previously vacant 1966 International Style high-rise located in the heart of Detroit’s Midtown District was adapted into a mixed-use residential development....
InsightMay 1, 2018Ruth MillsA Few Things to Consider When Applying for Historic Building Tax CreditsOne of the most important things to realize about historic tax credits is that they may apply to a broader group of buildings and organizations than one might assume. A firm with experience in the Standards for historic rehabilitation tax credits is able assess...
InsightApril 30, 2018Elizabeth Roach, AIA, LEED APFunding Through PreservationIt takes funding, perseverance, and creativity to make projects happen. Quinn Evans Architects collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to repurpose the long-vacant Ottawa Street Power Station into a dynamic, state-of-the-art national headquarters for the Accident...
InsightApril 26, 2018Ruth MillsManaging Risk During the Historic Building Tax Credit Application ProcessIn rehabilitating historic buildings, there are a variety of risks that are inherent in the process, ranging from financial and regulatory matters to the physical features of the structure itself. Taking the steps needed to qualify for and apply for tax credits...
