Collaboration & Community

Interior Design Industry Club

Design For Community

At Dokes Design & Architecture, we're redefining architecture and interior design through
the power of community collaboration. Our mission is to create spaces that
truly reflect the needs, values, and aspirations of the people who use them. We
believe that great design emerges from meaningful dialogue, which is why we've
pioneered a unique co-creation process that engages stakeholders at every
stage. By choosing Dokes Design & Architecture, you're not just getting a design firm; you're
gaining a partner committed to bringing your vision to life. Together, we can build
environments that inspire, connect, and endure.

Featured Projects

  • The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM)

    The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM) has established its newest club location within the newly restored Michigan Central Train Station.  This transformative project encompasses the interior build-out of approximately 10,000 square feet of dedicated youth skills training and development space.  

  • Motown Historic Museum Annex Facility

    The Motown Annex Building project involved the comprehensive renovation of a 38,391-square-foot existing facility in Detroit, Michigan. The program includes temperature-controlled storage areas, administrative offices, retail space, and a youth-focused music education program. 

  • The Beauton

    Dokes Design Architecture unveils The Beauton, a groundbreaking $7.3 million mixed-use development in Detroit's North End. This visionary project offers 29 affordable housing units, blending modern design with community-focused living. From micro-studios to two-bedroom apartments, The Beauton caters to diverse housing needs while revitalizing the neighborhood.

  • Higginbotham: Adaptive Reuse Architecture

    One of only a few Mediterranean Revival-style structures built for the Detroit Board of Education Built in 1926-27. Higginbotham School was designed for kindergarten through eighth-grade classes, and was constructed to serve the African American residents of the segregated neighborhood.

  • 7400 West McNichols

    In the heart of Detroit's Fitzgerald/Marygrove neighborhood, a remarkable urban renewal project is taking shape. The redevelopment of 7400 W McNichols is set to breathe new life into the McNichols business thoroughfare, transforming four existing storefronts into a vibrant 7,000-square-foot haven for dining and retail experiences.

  • Barber Preparatory Academy Library Renovation

    Dokes Design breathes new life into Barber Preparatory Academy's 1920s library in Highland Park, MI. Our team, serving as both architects and interior designers, collaborated with school staff to create an budget friendly inspiring K-8 learning space.

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