Picture an aging automotive warehouse: a one-story, raw space of cement block and steel beams with industrial troughs and drains set into the floor. Then Imagine the same space as a sleek, state-of-the-art recording studio with sound systems catering to high-profile musicians, distinct areas carved out for both creativity and relaxation, a full-service kitchen, an indoor basketball court, and glassed-in…
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Functional art
While a return to modern and a look to contemporary design has taken hold of the industry in more recent years, there is a luxury home furnishings company in Grand Rapids, Michigan—Joseph Jeup Inc.—that has emerged as a high-end, couture furniture designer with a collection that defines lifestyles and redefines luxury. “I would love to say that our furniture is…
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Oyster Pointe
From the more than 280-foot-waterfront vantage point, this craftsman-inspired estate is a composition of bold columns, stonework, wood, and glass set among the gated community of Oyster Pointe in Lake Charlevoix. The home, which was initially constructed in 2006, is listed with Pat O’Brien and Associates Real Estate, a full-service brokerage company specializing in lakefront properties on Lake Charlevoix. Rich…
