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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.

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residential architecture

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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.

residential urban penthouse three views of the staircase in different lighting

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.

exterior view of a modern residential home at night lit from within with snow covering the ground and pine trees

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

exterior city view showcasing a modern glass office building downtown Grand Rapids at street view at night

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.

A view of South Christian High School's common spaces that's multiple levels and students are occupying tables and standing on the stairs landing area

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.

operating room inside the Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery

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.

Exterior view of Benjamin's Hope

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.

exterior shot looking into the Trinity Christian College Athletic and Recreation Center

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.

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

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