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ABOUT US Firm Introduction Hobbs+Black Architects, founded in 1965, is one of the top 10 largest architectural firms in Michigan and nationally recognized as one of the Top 300 Design Firms by Architectural Record (2019). Over 70 dedicated professionals provide architectural, interior design, and related consulting services from our offices in Ann Arbor, Lansing, and Phoenix. Our diversified practice meets design challenges that often require extensive research and innovation. As
Hobbs+Black Architectural Offices are located in Ann Arbor and Lansing, Michigan and Phoenix, Arizona.
a full-service architecture firm, we provide our clients with complete support from conceptual study to construction administration, including the following: > Facility Audit and Site Analysis > Site Planning, Design, and Zoning > Facility Programming
award-winning portfolio exhibiting projects from a diverse group of clients that span several business sectors. With a space specifically designed around functionality, flexibility, and efficiency while any
> Architectural Design
obstacles affecting movement and productivity are
> Space Planning > Contract Document Development > Interior Design and Procurement > Signage Design and Implementation > Relocation Management > LEED Design and Management and
alleviated.
Core Values > Client First
> Post Occupancy Evaluation
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Hobbs+Black’s experience includes new facility design as well as renovation and conversion of existing structures for government entities including city and township halls, justice and courtroom facilities, public safety, police and fire stations, and public service training facilities as well as office buildings.
The Hobbs+Black Interior Design Studio has an
the client’s daily use, users experience heightened
> Master Planning
Project Experience
Interior Design
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Diversity of Projects, People, & Design
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Personal Touch & Creativity
INGHAM COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER MASON, MICHIGAN
Hobbs+Black, teamed with Animal Arts and Granger Construction, were brought on board to create a loving, nurturing environment for the design and construction of a new animal shelter. The new building contains indoor and outdoor kennels and cages supporting an average of 96 dogs and 133 cats. Support equipment/ spaces include laundry, meal preparation, volunteer office and break rooms, staff offices and break rooms, staff locker rooms, and animal control officer facilities. Animal support includes quarantine/isolation spaces for strays, exam rooms, vet work rooms, x-ray, and surgery. The layout incorporates ergonomic design to increase operational efficiency and productivity, while maintaining appropriate separation of public and staff areas.Â
INGHAM COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
INGHAM COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
MICHIGAN STATE POLICE HEADQUARTERS LANSING, MICHIGAN
The design process of the Michigan State Police Headquarters presented many challenges, including the constraints involved in construction on a busy downtown site. The central location required consideration of the security needs of the installation. The Hobbs+Black team addressed this by providing a hardened structure, facade, and containment wall. Public entry to the building is via a landscaped flag plaza at the site corner. The main lobby design transports the visitor from traditional exterior into modern office interior. The requirements of an efficient and compact office layout are met through a combination of high-tech flooring and reconfigurable office systems furniture. Environmental awareness influenced the architecture and interiors, landscaping, and the design of the energy efficient engineering systems. The project is capable of achieving LEED certification. A major component of the site improvements focused on the high security parking lot, which consisted of impact decorative fencing around parking areas, precast concrete bollards, security card access system with highspeed automated impact gates, and security guard booth. > IIDA Design Excellence Award, Government Over 10,000 sf > Masonry Institute of Michigan Presidents Choice Award 2011
MICHIGAN STATE POLICE HEADQUARTERS
MICHIGAN STATE POLICE HEADQUARTERS
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTER DETROIT, MICHIGAN
The 150-year-old Globe Building, which originally housed the Dry Dock Engine Works, has been transformed into a year-round Outdoor Adventure Center for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The former ship building facility preserves and highlights the original structural steel and interior and exterior brick walls, and the re-purposed, 40,000 original bricks. Various simulated activities provide outdoor recreation experiences, while exhibits and displays feature the natural and cultural resources and outdoor activities found in Michigan’s parks and recreation areas. > Winner of AIA Huron Valley Honor Award 2016 > CREW Impact Awards: Special Impact Project of the Year 2015 > ENR Best Project Renovation/Restoration 2014
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTER
ANN ARBOR DISTRICT LIBRARY WESTGATE BRANCH ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN
The Ann Arbor District Library project expanded the Westgate Shopping Center branch into two adjacent tenant spaces, increasing the library’s square footage by approximately 15,000 square feet. Included in the addition and renovation are a new information desk, reading room, children’s area, computer lab, meeting and study rooms, café, and restrooms. > Winner of AIA Huron Valley Honor Award, Interior Architecture 2018 > CAM Magazine Featured Project 2018
ANN ARBOR DISTRICT LIBRARY WESTGATE BRANCH
ANN ARBOR DISTRICT LIBRARY WESTGATE BRANCH
WR WHEELER SERVICE CENTER ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN
The scope of this project included documenting the design criteria and space requirements, developing site selection criteria, identifying and evaluating alternative sites, and recommending a selected site. The facility contains a 36,493-square-foot operations building that houses offices and shop areas, maintenance building dedicated to vehicle repair, and a vehicle storage building for parking and equipment storage. The site also includes ancillary support services. The project incorporates many “green” elements of sustainable design into the building, including an organic green roof which serves to improve water quality by retaining and filtering rainwater. > AIA Huron Valley Honor Award 2008 > Washtenaw Contractors’ Association Pyramid Award, Best Project Team
Over $25 Million 2008 > Build Michigan Award, in Association with Walbridge Aldinger Co. 2007
WR WHEELER SERVICE CENTER
WR WHEELER SERVICE CENTER
MICHIGAN STATE POLICE FORENSIC SCIENCE LAB LANSING, MICHIGAN
The State of Michigan, Department of Management and Budget, selected Hobbs+Black to provide programming, site selection, laboratory planning, design and professional architectural and engineering services for the design and construction of the Forensic Science Laboratory for the Michigan Department of State Police. The laboratory is built adjacent to the existing Michigan State Police Training Academy. This 84,500 square foot facility houses the Central Forensic Laboratory and the Forensic Science Division. The facility consolidates ten separate laboratories in one efficient building, while providing operational space to accommodate current and future analytical procedures.
MICHIGAN STATE POLICE FORENSIC SCIENCE LAB
MICHIGAN STATE POLICE FORENSIC SCIENCE LAB
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP HALL COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
Rather than build new, the Township of Commerce acquired the 23,000 square foot Links of Pinewood golf course clubhouse & banquet facility, which was adapted, renovated, and slightly expanded to provide a new government administration center. Features of the one-story, 24,048 square foot facility include a sky-lit central atrium with public access to the county departments including clerk, inspectors, treasury, and file assessment. The use of natural light, energy efficient heating, and cooling systems and many “green� design solutions were incorporated into the new facility design.
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP HALL
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP HALL
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS LANSING, MICHIGAN
The new Joint Forces Headquarters is a two-story building housing the State Area Command (STARC) on the second floor, along with more typical armory functions on the first floor. A state-of-the-art military facility designed in accordance with U.S. Department of Defense standards, the building contains an assembly area for conducting drills, full service commercial grade kitchen, weapons vaults, unit storage areas, large personnel storage facilities, and a drive through work bay and several other emergency and support services. The building was designed to comply with normal Guard Bureau Force Protection Requirements, which included blast resistant and minimum required setbacks. The exterior facade was designed to provide maximum day light to the occupants while still complying with the Force Protection Requirements. > Real Estate and Construction Review Featured Article, Metro Detroit
Edition, 2007
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
ADDITIONAL CIVIC+CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Allegan County Road Commission Allegan, MI > Master Planning > Operations Facility
City of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI > Public Safety Building > Fire Station
Ann Arbor District Library Ann Arbor, MI > West Branch Renovation and Expansion
City of DeWitt DeWitt, MI > Public Service Garage
Ann Arbor Public Schools Ann Arbor, MI > Huron High School Expansion Ann Arbor Transportation Authority Ann Arbor, MI > Bus Maintenance, Storage, and Administration Facility Augusta Township Augusta Township, MI > Needs Assessment Study > Proposed New Fire Station Bath Charter Township Bath Township, MI > New Fire Station Capital Area Transportation Authority Lansing, MI > Administrative Facility Needs Study > Intermodal Transportation Center City of Ann Arbor Guy C. Larcom City Hall and Police Dept. Building Ann Arbor, MI > Facilities Needs Study and Conceptual Design
City of East Lansing East Lansing, MI > Facility Conditions Assessment
Clinton County St. Johns, MI > County Jail Additions and Renovations > New Health Department Building > New Maintenance Building Commerce Township Hall Commerce Twp, MI > City Hall > Fire Department Community Television Network Ann Arbor, MI
City of Flint Flint, MI > East Side Fire Station > West Side Fire Station
Department of Agriculture Lansing, MI > Geagley Laboratory
City of Grosse Pointe Lot 2 Grosse Pointe, MI > Mixed-Use Development
Department of Community Health Lansing, MI > Washington Square
City of Lansing Lansing, MI > Board of Water and Light Office Relocation > Police Horse Barn > Townsend Street Parking Ramp
Department of Corrections Coldwater, MI > Camp Branch > Conversions and Renovations
City of Mason Mason, MI > Study for Consolidation of City Hall, Police and Library City of Mt. Clemens Mount Clemens, MI > Multi-purpose Arena City of Sterling Heights Sterling Heights, MI > Senior Activity Center City of Toledo Toledo, OH > Municipal Tow Lot > Storage Facility Clare County Transit Harrison, MI > New Operations Facility
Department of Corrections Jackson, MI > Cotton Facility HVAC Dept. of Management and Budget Lansing, MI > House of Representatives Building Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs Lansing, MI > Combined Support Maintenance Building > Class IX Storage & Cold Storage > Multi-Unit Readiness Center Department of Social Services Lansing, MI > Renovation of MNB Building Department of Transportation Lansing, MI > Mobile File Relocation Study
DeWitt Charter Township DeWitt, MI > Community Services Facility > Master Plan > Community Services Plan East Lansing Hannah Community Center East Lansing, MI > Adaptive Reuse Study Eaton County Road Commission Charlotte, MI Delta Township, MI Vermontville, MI > Various Maintenance Building Renovations Florence Crane Correctional Facility Coldwater, MI > Conversions and Renovations General Services Administration Vicksburg, MS > Corps of Engineers Office Building General Television Network Oak Park, MI G. Mennen Williams Building Lansing, MI > Elevator Upgrade > Window Replacement Grandview Plaza Lansing, MI > Physical Plant Renovations Ingham County Animal Shelter Mason, MI > New Shelter Facility > Programming, Design, & Feasibility Study > Bond Budget Preparation > Annex Study Ingham County Home Association Haslett, MI > Marsh Pointe Senior Housing Complex
Ingham County Mental Health Board Lansing, MI > Mental Health Services Building
MDOT Sign Shop Lansing, MI > Carpenter Shop Renovation
Ingham County Road Commission Mason, MI > Administration Building > Mason Shop Building Renovations
Meridian Township Meridian Township, MI > Township Hall Space Needs Assessment
Ingham County Road Commission Mason, MI > Aurelius Road Garage
Michigan Biological Products Institute Lansing, MI > Various Projects
Lake Erie Transit Monroe, MI
Michigan State Police Lansing, MI > Headquarters > Department of Military Veterans Affairs Joint Headquarters Study > Relocation of the Department of Health and Human Services Critical Archive Diamondale, MI > Fallen Trooper Memorial > Forensic Lab > Museum Planning Study
Lakeland Correctional Facility Coldwater, MI > Kitchen Renovations Lansing Community College Lansing, MI > Health and Human Services Building: Ingham County Clinic Lansing Convention Center Lansing, MI > Renovation and Addition Lansing Southside Community Center Lansing, MI > Design Study Lewis Cass Building Lansing, MI > Freight Elevator Upgrade > Loading Dock Addition > Steam Line Replacement Lucas County Toledo, OH > Courthhouse Study Manchester District Library Manchester, MI > Historic Renovation/ Adaptive Reuse Manchester Township Manchester, MI > Township Offices > Fire Station
Michigan Townships Association Lansing, MI > Headquarters Northeast Ingham Emergency Service Authority Williamston, MI > Fire Station
North Lansing Complex Renovations Lansing, MI > Baker-Olin West
Superior Township Superior Township, MI > Township Hall Renovation & Addition
Women’s Huron Valley Corrections Ypsilanti, MI > Security Monitors Room
Parnall Correctional Facility Jackson, MI > The Dairy Building
United States Postal Service Ann Arbor, MI > Northside Branch Postal Facility
W.R. Wheeler Service Center Ann Arbor, MI > New Operations Facility
Pittsfield Township Pittsfield Township, MI > Subcenter and Fire Station
Village of Manchester Village of Manchester, MI > Township Hall Elevator
Ypsilanti Township Ypsilanti, MI > Office Space Needs Assessment
Romney Building Lansing, MI > Historic Renovation/ Adaptive Reuse > Entrance Renovation
University of Akron Akron, OH > Science and Technology Center Library
Ryan Correctional Facility Detroit, MI > Dialysis Room
VanWagoner Building Lansing, MI > Elevator Upgrade > Fire Damage Repair Work > Window Replacement
Sault Ste. Marie Armory Renovation Sault Ste. Marie, MI > Cold Case Storage Facility Schoolcraft College Livonia, MI > Bradner Library Scott Regional Correctional Facility: Female Inmate Facility Northville, MI > Conversions and Renovations > New Psychiatric Unit > SSRTP Room Secondary Governmental Complex Maintenance Garage Lansing, MI Secretary of State Lansing, MI > Office Building Entry Revisions State of Michigan Treasury Operations Center Diamondale, MI > Turnstiles & Access Control Design, Budget, & Install
Washtenaw County Ypsilanti, MI > General County Government Center Ann Arbor, MI > Joint City / County Hall of Justice Study Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI > Waldo Rare Books Library Addition
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