Jan 21 2021
2021 Brings New Promotions
2021 had brought a multitude of new promotions. David Giroux, Brandon Sundberg, Tom Carron, Mark Reaves, Joseph Schwartz, Justin Kiriazis, Charlie Haas, Jim Hooker, Colin Murphy, and Brynolf Peterson will all be transitioning into new roles here at IDS. Congratulations team, we cannot wait to see what amazing things you do in your new roles.
Oct 23 2020
Oakland Community College Science and Technology Beam Signing
On Friday October 23rd, 2020 the IDS team joined representatives from OCC, the OCC Board of Trustees and Barton Malow in signing a 43 foot long structural beam. The new 85,000 square-foot Science and Technology Building is scheduled to be completed by fall of 2021. To read more about the beam signing click here
Oct 23 2020
Oct 08 2020
Van Buren Public Schools Early Childhood Center Groundbreaking
Members of the IDS team, alongside VBPS Board of Education, Plante Moran, and Granger Construction (with a couple little helpers) wore hard hats, used shovels and of course wore their mask for the Groundbreaking Ceremony on Monday, October 8, 2020. Van Buren Public Schools Early Childhood Center is the first series of the three series bond project passed in 2019 and is scheduled to be completed Fall 2021.
Oct 01 2020
Double Feature In October CAM Article
IDS was featured in the 2020 October CAM Magazine for its involvement with the Michigan Union and Domino's Innovation Garage! To read the full article click here.
Oct 01 2020
Mar 01 2020
David DiCiuccio Transitions to Principal Engineer
David DiCiuccio transitions from his long-time role as Director of Mechanical Engineering into the position of Principal Engineer. As Principal Engineer, Dave will oversee our technical staff working on complex engineering projects. Dave’s vast experience and superior problem-solving skills will continue to be an asset to our projects and clients.
Jan 27 2020
Schoolcraft College Breaks Ground on St. Joe's Mercy Elite Sports Center
IDS attended the groundbreaking for Schoolcraft College's St. Joe's Mercy Elite Sports Center. The goal of the center is to integrate the College’s professional academic programs with real-world experiences, offering opportunities to provide services for the athletes, including sports medicine and performance nutrition. In addition to the athletics facilities, the Sports Center features classrooms to support the Schoolcraft College Fitness Leadership Program.
Jan 27 2020
Jan 13 2020
Michigan Union Reopening Celebration
IDS attended the University of Michigan’s Michigan Union Reopening Celebration. The transformation and restoration of the Union was completed to better serve the needs of today’s students. The renovation restored many of the historically significant features, including repairs to the State Street entry.
Dec 13 2019
Dick Newlin Retires
Dick Newlin has been a member of the IDS team for 31 years. In his time with the architecture department, Newlin rose to the role of Associate with IDS’s founding in 1999. In his more than three decades of work with IDS, Dick distinguished himself for his work on projects across all markets, but particularly his work within the fields of Higher Education and Healthcare. In retirement, Dick plans to spend his time on his passions, globetrotting and photography.
Dec 13 2019
Oct 25 2019
Michigan Medicine CIT Groundbreaking
IDS attended the Michigan Medicine Clinical Inpatient Tower ground breaking ceremony on Friday, October 25, 2019. University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine and State of Michigan leadership were in attendance to celebrate this cutting edge facility, scheduled to open in mid-2024. The new 12-story hospital will house 264 private rooms capable of converting to intensive care, a state-of-the-art neurological and neurosurgical center, high-level, specialty care services for cardiovascular and thoracic patients, along with advanced imaging.
Sep 26 2019
Romeo High School Dedication
The IDS team joined in to celebrate the Dedication of Romeo High School. The overall layout of the new High School supports three independent academic learning communities.
Sep 26 2019
Aug 27 2019
Eastern Michigan University Student Athlete Performance and Success Center Grand Opening
The IDS team attended the Grand Opening of the EMU SAPSC Tuesday, August 27th. This student athlete facility defines the northern boundary of Rynearson Stadium as the home for Eastern Michigan football and as a space for all student athletes to come train.
Aug 21 2019
Domino's Innovation Garage Grand Opening
IDS attended the Domino's Innovation Garage Grand Opening, Wednesday, August 21. The event included a tour of the building with one of Domino's CEOs and enjoying pizza from the new test kitchen as well as a demonstration of the autonomous vehicles manufactured by Nuro. This new facility is designed to accommodate permanent workspace for an initial 90 research staff and a planned additional growth space for 60 more over a five-year period.
Aug 21 2019
Apr 15 2019
Board of Directors Elects Chuck Lewis President
As Integrated Design Solutions (IDS) celebrates its 20th Anniversary, the Board of Directors has elected Chuck Lewis to serve as the firm’s president. Chuck was one of the first to be offered ownership, as IDS’ leadership began to transition 15 years ago. He has played an integral part in this transition planning and has been mentoring actively since 2003.
Jan 21 2019
IDS Celebrates 20 Years!
2019 marks the 20th Anniversary for Integrated Design Solutions. We want to thank our employees, clients and partners for all of their contributions that have made our firm successful. We kick off this celebratory year with a new look to our website, a new web address to communicate our presence in Metro Detroit as well as West Michigan, and a continued commitment to wholly integrated, design solutions.
Jan 21 2019
Jan 14 2019
Grand Rapids Community College Ford Fieldhouse Dedication
IDS joins GRCC in celebrating the newly renovated Ford Fieldhouse. Located at the intersection of Lyon Street and Bostwick Avenue, the Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse was originally constructed in the mid 1970’s and has received a number of minor upgrades over the past 50 years. Through a series of meetings and workshops with building users a number of goals were established for this renovation.
Oct 26 2018
Oakland University Oakland Center Ribbon Cutting
Oakland University held a ribbon cutting for its expansion and renovation of the university’s student union, the Oakland Center.
Oct 26 2018
Sep 12 2018
United Shore Financial Ribbon Cutting
A grand opening for the United Shore Financial's 600,000-square-foot headquarters, which will house more than 2,700 employees, was held Wednesday, September 12. IDS partnered with USF to renovate the old Hewlett Packer Enterprise building and turn it into an amenity-filled environment for its employees.
Dec 08 2017
Ann Green Retires
Celebrating a career in interior design spanning 38 years, Ann spent the last 21 years leading the growth of Integrated Design Solution’s Interiors Department and was named Manager of the Group in 2007. Along with managing the department, Ann was actively engaged with projects in the K 12, College and University and Athletics Markets and spearheaded many of the traditions at IDS that have shaped the work life culture of our firm. An avid traveler and committed grandparent, Ann will join her husband in retirement to allow her time to be fully committed to both of these passions.
Dec 08 2017
Oct 08 2017
Pearson Elementary Dedication
South Lyon Community Schools hosted dedication ceremony for its eighth and newest elementary school, William A. Pearson Elementary. Pearson Elementary School was built with strong support from the community through passage of a bond in spring 2015.
Sep 02 2017
Notre Dame Stadium Rededication
The Fighting Irish played their first game in newly renovated Notre Dame Stadium. Working closely with Notre Dame’s Architectural Department, their Athletic Department and their Football Department, IDS produced a design that keeps their facilities cutting edge with that of other premier football stadiums, while also preserving the character that is uniquely Notre Dame.
Sep 02 2017
Jun 07 2017
IDS Expands to West Michigan Office
IDS opens a new office in West Michigan. This new workplace located on Cascade Road in Grand Rapids allows us to build on our past success and expand our service to existing and new West Michigan customers.
Feb 28 2016
OU Oakland Center and Athletics Facility Renovations
The Oakland University Board of Trustees approved the recommendation to award two of its three capital projects under consideration to IDS – a $44 million project budgeted expansion and renovation to the Oakland Center and $9 million project budgeted athletics facility renovations.
Feb 28 2016
Dec 31 2015
Rich Bracci, Kirk Delzer, and Phyllis Flanigan Retire
Rich, Kirk, and Phyllis retire after 31, 30 and 29 years of service, respectively. All three have spent the past two years mentoring their replacements in their respective markets: Rich in K12 and commercial, Kirk also in K12 and university, and Phyllis in all markets. All of them expect to immerse fully into rest, relaxation and enjoying family, friends and traveling the world.
Nov 02 2015
U of M Art & Architecture Building Groundbreaking
A multidisciplinary committee of faculty, students and staff led the planning and design process for the building. After a feasibility study completed by A.R.O, Scott Cohen and Integrated Design Solutions were selected as architects for the project...Please visit this website for more information:
https://taubmancollege.umich.edu/
Nov 02 2015
Jul 27 2015
Munger Graduate Residences opens at University of Michigan
The new Munger Graduate Residences at the University of Michigan is set to open Aug. 1.
The $155 million, approximately 380,000-square-foot building will house 630 graduate students in a unique high-density residential-academic arrangement. Students from 36 different countries and more than 70 graduate programs will be represented in the new facility. It is located between Division and Thompson streets at Madison Street.
May 05 2015
EMU regents approve renovation of Wise Hall
The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents approved an $8.9 million capital budget for 2015-2016 that includes significant investment for supporting health-related programs, the Honors College and student housing renovations. The Wise upgrade maintains Eastern’s focus on improving the quality of student housing.
May 05 2015
May 01 2015
Google plans major corporate campus in Ann Arbor
Internet giant Google is planning a major expansion of its Ann Arbor operation with plans to construct a new facility near the University of Michigan's North Campus. Google will lease a current office on Traverwood Drive and construct an adjacent new facility, all totaling about 140,000 square feet.
Dec 19 2014
Dick DeBeliso Retires
Celebrating a career spanning 35 years, Dick quickly moved up the ranks to become Director of Mechanical Engineering in 1988 and was named Exec. Vice President and Director of Operations in 1990 until his retirement. Dick developed a strong list of clients across many markets: K12, higher education, healthcare and religious. Now he looks forward to spending more time with his growing family across the country and spending winters in the islands.
Dec 19 2014
Oct 31 2014
UM Nanomechanical Engineering Labs Dedicated
August 25, 2014: UM dedicated its new $46 million Center of Excellence in Nano Mechanical Science and Engineering. With a “breaker space,” ultra-low vibration chambers and tissue culture rooms, this world-class addition to the G.G. Brown Laboratories on North Campus will allow researchers study the forces at work at the smallest scales to advance nanotechnologies in energy, manufacturing, healthcare and biotechnology.
Oct 31 2014
Schoolcraft Dedicates Jeffress Center
October 22, 2014: Schoolcraft College dedicated the new Jeffress Center. The center, located on the campus' north end, is named after the school's current President - Dr. Conway A. Jeffress, and will contain numerous classrooms, a student lounge, campus safety office and share resources with Toledo University and Wayne State University.
Oct 31 2014
Aug 26 2014
MSU North End Zone Dedicated
October 10, 2014: Michigan State University Dedicates the new Spartan Stadium North End Zone Addition.
Sep 11 2013
UM Munger Graduate Residences
September 11, 2013: Construction begins for Munger Graduate Residences at University of Michigan.
Sep 11 2013
Jul 15 2013
UM East Quad Renovation Complete
July 2013: The East Quad residential facility opens at University of Michigan
May 01 2013
Schoolcraft College- 7 Mile Building
May 2013: Construction starts for the 7 Mile Building at Schoolcraft College, the 110,000 sq. ft. building will house Administrative Offices, classrooms and a future data center. Construction will be complete in September 2014.
May 01 2013
Nov 02 2012
MSU North End Zone Addition
Nov. 2, 2012: Teamed with HNTB on Breslin Student Events Center back in the late 1980s, IDS reached out again to them to partner on this $22M addition onto the student entrance of Spartan Stadium. Opening July 2014.
Oct 01 2012
First LEED® Certified Project
October 2012: University of Michigan's South Hall is a 98,000-square-foot building that is fully sustainable and was awarded the highest rating—LEED Gold, by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Oct 01 2012
Sep 01 2012
Chrysler Enhances Detroit Presence: Great Lakes Business Center
September 2012: In conjunction with their 2012 “Imported from Detroit” advertising campaign, Chrysler wanted to enhance its corporate presence in the City with a commitment to help revitalize the downtown area. IDS was commissioned to help transform the top two floors of the historic 1912 Dime Building, now known as Chrysler House.
Jul 25 2012
MSU Bio Engineering Facility
July 25, 2012: IDS kicked off this project with MSU, commissioning Jacobs Consultancy for lab planning, and bringing to life serendipity and energy of ideas from the many divergent viewpoints and experiences captured within this $60.8M building. Opening July 2016
Jul 25 2012
Jun 12 2012
AIA Michigan Firm of the Year
June 2012: AIA Michigan selects Integrated Design Solutions as the 2012 Firm of the Year.
Feb 27 2012
UM West Quad Renovations
Feb. 27, 2012: was the kick-off for the last of the major residence hall renovations with Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas, we are approaching this overhaul in a bit more sensitive redesign due to the building’s steep in historic significance. Beloved for its many memories, students will greet the August 2015 opening with fresh eyes and their ever-present wonder.
Feb 27 2012
Nov 11 2011
UM School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Nov. 11, 2011: Teamed with Ennead, we kicked off an energetic Programming and Conceptual Design phase for a 37,300 s.f. addition and 112,166 s.f. renovation to the existing Eero Saarinen classic beauty. Completion expected August 2015.
Dec 21 2010
UM Alice Lloyd Residence Hall Renovations
December 21, 2010: Coming off the re-opening of Couzens Hall, planning with Hanbury Evan Wright Vlattas for a $45M renovation
Dec 21 2010
Oct 01 2010
Detroit Medical Center Pediatric Specialty Center
October 1, 2010: Children’s Hospital of Detroit’s only new building in 30 years, IDS partnered with Shepley Bulfinch to design this free-standing 106,550 s.f. facility in the heart of the City. Opened to much fanfare in June 2012, it has surpassed every parent’s dream of providing the best care for their children.
Sep 02 2010
UM East Quad Renovations
September 2, 2010: The third successful association between IDS and Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas, we were excited to begin planning this renovation and upgrade to their Residential Community, as the building had an unspoken quirkiness about it and was loved by its students and staff. Opened in August 2013 to much excitement from the students – past and incoming.
Sep 02 2010
Apr 01 2010
IDS Corporate Moves to Current Location
April 2010: When IDS outgrew their corporate offices, they had the ultimate challenge to breakdown age-old departmental barriers and create team-oriented space. The result is a collaborative focused workplace.
Dec 01 2009
Macomb Community College University Center Expands
December 2009: University Center IV at Macomb Community College opens
Dec 01 2009
Nov 16 2009
Expect the Exceptional
November 16, 2009 - IDS celebrates 10 years
Aug 01 2009
First High School Learn Lab
August 2009: IDS used the Learn Lab Model to design a new classroom for Holly Area Schools. Holly High School was the first school in the country to introduce the Learn Lab, a collaborative, innovative, interactive and technology-enhanced classroom.
Aug 01 2009
Mar 31 2009
UM Couzens Residence Hall Renovations
March 31, 2009: Commissioned with Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas for the University of Michigan Couzens Residence Hall Renovations
Mar 09 2009
MSU Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum
March 9, 2009: MSU organized a competition for the Museum, selecting international partner Zaha Hadid Architects in 2008. Soon after, IDS was commissioned as the local architect. The museum was completed in November 2012.
Mar 09 2009
Aug 01 2008
First Student Engagement Center
August 2008: First Student Engagement Center at Michigan State University
Mar 15 2008
UM Law School Expansion New South Hall & Aikens Commons
March 15, 2008: Commissioned with Hartman Cox for the University of Michigan Law School expansion New South Hall & Aikens Commons
Mar 15 2008
Mar 15 2008
UM G.G. Brown Mechanical Engineering Building Addition
March 15, 2008: Commissioned with Perkins + Will for the University of Michigan G.G. Brown Mechanical Engineering Building Addition
Sep 01 2007
First New High School
September 2007: South Lyon East High School, was IDS’ first new high school. After working on multiple bonds for the district in 1997, 2000 and 2003, IDS was commissioned to design the district's second high school. The school opened doors to students in September 2007, and was designed with a career-focused, collaborative learning style approach.
Sep 01 2007
Sep 01 2007
Macomb Community College University Center Expands Again
September 2007: University Center III at Macomb Community College opens doors
Jun 30 2007
Dan Christensen Retires
One of the original GHB Partners, Dan was Vice President and Director of Construction Administration Services. He served significant IDS clients for over 22 years in both the university and commercial markets. He decided to hang his retirement shingle Up North where he grew up and left his heart. He plans to stay engaged in both of his ‘home’ communities -- northern Michigan and down state, and is always on the hunt for big game adventures.
Jun 30 2007
Nov 20 2006
UM Stockwell Residence Hall Renovations
November 20, 2006: Commissioned with Goody Clancy for the first residence hall, starting the student life initiative at the University of Michigan.
Jan 01 2005
Student Services Building at MCC
January 2005: "One Stop Shopping" concept for Student Services introduced at Macomb Community College
Jan 01 2005
Mar 10 2004
UM Museum of Art
March 10, 2004: Commissioned with Allied Works Architects for the University of Michigan Museum of Art
Nov 22 2002
UM Law School Expansion
November 22, 2002: Commissioned with Renzo Piano Building Workshop for the University of Michigan Law School Expansion
Nov 22 2002
Dec 31 2001
Ed Bisson Retires
Ed was one of the original GHB Partners and Director of Energy Management and Controls. He forged new paths for the firm long before ‘green’ and ‘sustainability’ were common; mentoring his colleagues in designing the highest level performing buildings of the day. He now spends half of his time in Michigan and half in Arizona enjoying time with his children and grandchildren.
Dec 01 2001
MTEC Building for MCC
December 2001: The Michigan Technical Education Center (M-TEC) at Macomb Community College opens in Warren, MI.
Dec 01 2001
Jul 01 2001
First Simulated Nursing Lab
July 2001: IDS was commissioned to complete a simulated nursing lab for Macomb Community College.
Jan 01 2001
Data Center Market Takes Off
Jan 01 2001
Jul 01 2000
First Community College University Center Program Expands
July 2000: IDS designed the country's first University Center at Macomb Community College in July 1991, and the program's success resulted in University Center II in July 2000.
Dec 01 1999
First Project
December 1999: Holy Family Regional Schools new middle school - first project contract signed for IDS.
Dec 01 1999
Nov 16 1999
ALL HANDS ON DECK.
This figurative phrase was the mantra of our new beginnings.
November 16, 1999 – IDS was formed by seven Principals: Paul Stachowiak, Dick DeBeliso, Rich Bracci, Dan Christensen, Kirk Delzer, Dave DiCiuccio and Ed Bisson. They were managing partners at Giffels Hoyem Basso for the 10 years prior to this time and moved the firm of 85 employees to the City Center building in Troy.
