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at the heart of great design is a client who is understood
Before we design a space, we first need to understand what inspires you. From there, anything is possible.
31
team members
1992
year established
81%
projects with repeat clients
residential architecture

Lake Michigan Retreat
Desiring a gracious, spreading, welcoming retreat for family and friends, clients engaged AMDG to help envision a home on their expansive site elevated above and overlooking Lake Michigan. The site included a public thoroughfare traversing the waterfront edge, posing a unique challenge for the design team.

Urban Penthouse
A showcase of urban architectural design expertise, this penthouse demonstrates the creation of a luxurious yet functional downtown retreat where innovative solutions keep pace with the cityscape. The team worked together to transform the upper levels and rooftop of this historic building into a modern penthouse offering living and entertaining space embedded in the heart of an urban setting.

Modern Michigan Home
Inspiration for a home often comes from a specific location. In this case it was a pine grove situated on a hillside. The beauty of the property was also one of the primary challenges. After a site walk-through with AMDG, the couple began to see the need to have their home designed and oriented to showcase the natural slope of property, the path of the sun, and the pine trees they had come to love.
commercial architecture

Downtown Grand Rapids Workspace Exterior
This downtown corner once stood as a symbol of missed opportunity—a mid-century office building with no entrance from the street creating a lifeless urban corner, isolating itself from the vibrancy of downtown. Working with AMDG, the client saw not just a structure, but a chance to reimagine this space as a welcoming beacon that celebrates the city and invites connection.

South Christian High School
We believe great design begins with a deep understanding of our clients. When AMDG was asked to master plan and design a new building for South Christian High School, we focused on the entire school community. The result is an innovative space that makes its mission visible to students, parents, staff, and all who visit.

Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery
Medical spaces often come across as cold and clinical for patients. Award-winning plastic surgeon, Dr. Brad Bengtson, envisioned a very different experience. With AMDG leading the design process, they were able to create a space that welcomes visitors at first sight.

Benjamin’s Hope
When their son was given the diagnosis of autism, Krista and Dave Mason began to contemplate goals for his long term care. They soon realized there wasn’t a place for adults with autism or other developmental differences. In 2007, they founded Benjamin’s Hope with a vision for a community that empowered individuals like Ben to live, work, worship and play.

Trinity Christian College Athletic + Recreation Center
When planning an athletics and recreation center, Trinity Christian College wanted a place not just for competitive athletes, but also for students of all abilities and interests; a place that would make everyone feel welcome. This includes full-time, commuter, and prospective students.
markets served
With each project, the AMDG team brings the highest level of integrity, creativity, and willingness to listen to the client. The team approach that AMDG brings is the perfect mix between design, relationship with the contractor, and the desired outcome of the owner.
Karl Droppers
Former President | MVP Sports Clubs
We were looking for a firm that could collaborate. AMDG is client-focused and does a great job listening. They’re organized and they do what they say.
Craig Baker
President | First Companies
My sense is that AMDG cares about their clients at a much deeper level than any other design team I have worked with. This results in them GLADLY doing what it takes to help their clients be successful.
Dave Detwiler
Vice President | LCK
AMDG is an outstanding architectural firm with a highly professional team who takes time to fully understand a client’s needs and desires. They deliver what they promise and are always striving to keep projects within the client’s budget.
Greg Maybury
Owner’s Representative | Greg Maybury Consulting
AMDG is very detail- and communication-oriented and driven to producing high quality projects for their clients.
Jeff Van Laar
President + Engineering Department Manager | Exxel Engineering
The AMDG staff are kind, creative, attentive listeners, and wonderful collaborators. The design quality is excellent, but there is little ego. I believe that AMDG serves their clients diligently, searching for the best solution not the most expedient. They are both fun and very capable. They enjoy what they do, and their enthusiasm sets a positive direction for the team.
Michael Burgoyne
Partner | Schuler Shook
AMDG is excellent to work with, committed to service, and delivers a great project experience for everyone.
Mike VanGessel
Founder + former CEO | Rockford Construction
I’ve very much enjoyed our collaboration and the mutual respect that is felt between our two firms. I’m always excited by the opportunity to explore ideas and strategies with Peter and the talented studio at AMDG. I feel welcomed, and my contributions are heard and appreciated…again, a rare quality in many architecture and design firms across the country.
Andy Knight
Principal | MKSK Studios
I would describe AMDG’s team as sincere, hardworking, detailed, collaborative, relational, and process focused.
Keith Ritsema, PE
JDH Engineering