cultivating community
a legacy built on your experience.
Neumann/Smith Architecture is a full-service firm providing architecture, interior design and planning expertise.
Since 1968, our firm has specialized in workplaces for a diverse portfolio of project types, markets, partnerships and clients throughout the United States. Other key markets include higher education, multi-family housing, hospitality, retail, and community spaces. We leverage our diverse experience to design one-of-a-kind projects that elevate and enhance the asset and your customer’s experience.
When you see our projects, you may notice they’re all unique and authentic. One thing they share is their positive impact - on the user, the client, and the community.
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WHO WE ARE
Neumann/Smith Architecture is comprised of creative problem solvers driven by pushing boundaries.
We value learning- from each other, from previous projects, and from our clients.
Since 1968 our firm has designed for practically every market sector, from higher education and workplace, to hospitality and mixed-use—and numerous others in between. Our talented team pulls from this diverse experience to develop unique designs, ensuring our team is always challenged and our clients’ goals are achieved.
At our offices in Southfield and Detroit, we work together in open and flexible studio teams under the hands-on leadership of Principals and Associates who have been with Neumann/Smith for decades. Our emphasis on mentorship results in well-rounded professionals who learn from—and with—each other every day.
NEUMANN/SMITH BY THE NUMBERS /
02 locations in michigan
50 team members
architecture
architecture
56 years in business
2.2M+ sf of n/s recreation centers
NAME / neumann/smith architecture
MAILING ADDRESS / 400 galleria officentre, suite 555, southfield, mi 48034
CONTACT INFO / 248.302.4680/ jsmith@neumannsmith.com
YEAR OF INCORPORATION / 1968
MARKET EXPERIENCE / workplace, multi-family, retail, hospitality, higher education, mixed-use, residential, community
joel smith president / aia, ncarb
gene carroll exec. vice president / aia, ncarb, leed ap
stan cole vice president / aia, leed ap
patrick barry principal of operations / aia, ncarb, leed, ap bd+c
mike west vice president / aia, leed ap
RELEVANT PROJECT LIST
Waterford Township Community Center / Renovation of campus buildings into community center + adjacent park spaces, currently in programming, Waterford, MI
East Washtenaw Community Recreation Center Highly sustainable community center with pool, community spaces, child care, and gymnasium, Ypsilanti, MI
City of Birmingham, Senior + Recreation Center / Designing a new home for the Next Senior program and YMCA, currently in programming, Birmingham, MI
Greater Midland Community Center / 177,000 sf community center with senior center pool, gymnasium, indoor + outdoor workout areas, child watch, and community spaces, Midland, MI
Van Buren Township, Community Recreation Center 8,000 sf renovation and addition including senior center, gymnasium, jog/walking track, fitness center and studios/multi-purpose rooms, locker rooms, Van Buren Township, MI
City of Oak Park, Event Hub + New Community Center/ 5,000 sf community space with adjacent band shell + 60,000 sf community center, Oak Park, MI
City of Ferndale, Martin Rd. Park Facility / 10,000 sf flexible community space to support outdoor recreation, Ferndale, MI
Charter Township of Redford, Recreation + Wellness Center / 20,000 sf feasibility Study, Charter Township of Redford, MI
City of Dearborn, Civic Center / feasibility study, Dearborn, MI
Jewish Community Center / addition + renovation, Oak Park, MI
Wayne County Community College District, Curtis L. Ivery Health + Wellness Educational Center / 80,000 sf health and wellness center including, 1,000seat gymnasium, locker rooms, fitness center, yoga and recreation studios, Detroit, MI
West Bloomfield, Community Center / Feasibility study + community engagement, West Bloomfield, MI
Rochester Hills, Family Aquatic Center, Feasibility Study / Rochester Hills, MI
Denotes projects with pools
YMCA Recreation Center / 83,000 sf featuring exercise space, fitness equipment, multi-purpose rooms and lounge, pools, gymnasium, jog/walk track, and offices and support areas, Ann Arbor, MI
Livonia Community Recreation Center / 135,000 sf featuring a 42’ climbing wall, running track, gymnasiums, gymnastics center, aerobics room sauna, senior lounge, day care, party and meeting rooms, competition and play pools, and an outdoor spray park and sunning deck, Livonia, MI
Macomb Township, Community Recreation Center 92,693 sf featuring spaces for tots and teens, a fitness area, aerobics room, birthday party room, gymnasium, jog walk track, and office and service spaces, Macomb Township, MI
Saginaw Chippewa Recreation Center / 94,500 sf programming and conceptual design study, Mount Pleasant, MI
Grosse Pointe Neighborhood Club / 40,300 sf addition feasibility + concept design study Grosse Pointe, MI
Fitness Works/William Clay Ford Center for Athletic Medicine / 70,000 sf facility integrating a clinic
for athletic medicine, cardiovascular rehabilitation, and industrial medicine, with a public fitness center, Detroit, MI
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church / 40,000 sf gymnasium renovation and recreational expansion including renovation of a state-of-the art, 300 seat gymnasium and recreational rooms, Plymouth, MI
Wayne State University, Mort Harris Recreation and Fitness Center / New + renovated fitness center, gymnasium, pool, locker rooms, and communal spaces, Detroit, MI
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park / In collaboration with Adjaye Associates, est. 2024 opening, Detroit, MI
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Robert C. Valade Park / 1,000 sf event space on 3.2 acre urban beach, Detroit, MI
Warren Civic Center / 109,667 sf city hall and library complex including clock tower, splash pad/ ice rink, and formal green space, with 600-car parking structure, Warren, MI
Canton Summit on the Park / renovation + senior center redevelopment / Canton, MI
RECREATION CENTER HISTORY
Recreation and athletic facilities have been a cornerstone of our practice since 1996.
A key aspect of our approach is applying insights gained from past projects, strengthening our expertise in gymnasium design. From the big concepts to the small details that simplify day-to-day operation, our team understands what it takes to deliver your vision for your community. Some key trends for successful community centers:
• Multi-purpose use
• Multi-generational design
• Ample storage
85% of our portfolio is renovations 2.2M+ sf of neumann/smith community centers (built or in construction)
• Operationally efficient / staffing + energy usage
• Safe + well detailed pool environments
eastern washtenaw community center
NEW / oak park community center
inclusive spaces
farber soul center
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE / WEST BLLOMFIELD, MI
greater midland community center
greater midland community center MIDLAND, MI
van
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN, MI
van buren community center
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN, MI
flexibility first
van buren community center
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF VAN BUREN, MI
greater midland community center
curtis l. ivery health + wellness center
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT / DETROIT, MI
livonia community recreation center
LIVONIA, MI
community events hub
OAK PARK, MI
mort harris recreation + fitness center WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY / DETROIT, MI
the shed at robert c. valade park
DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY / DETROIT, MI
building community
ralph c. wilson jr. centennial park
DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY / DETROIT, MI
macomb township recreation
livonia community recreation center
LIVONIA, MI
