Initiatives

Investing beyond the project.

The work doesn't stop at the property line. Our team gives time, leadership and design expertise to organizations building a stronger, more inclusive future for Detroit and the design profession.

What we support

Where we show up

From founding an industry chapter to designing youth spaces, these are the organizations and programs our studio invests in.

NEWH Detroit Startup Soirée event
Founded and led by our team

NEWH Detroit Regional Chapter

Our Interior Design Studio Lead, Danielle Nowak, founded the NEWH Detroit Regional Chapter and serves as its president. NEWH connects designers, architects, manufacturers and operators across the hospitality industry, and the Detroit chapter brings that network and its programming home to Michigan.

Ambassadors

She Built Foundation

The She Built Foundation inspires girls to see themselves as builders, today and in the future. It engages kids and their communities around the magic of building and opens up a universe of skills and careers. Our team proudly serves as ambassadors.

Boys & Girls Club youth center at Michigan Central Station, Detroit
Community partner

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan

Since 1926, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan have been a safe space for youth to learn and have fun, while building the economic, cultural and social capital they need to become career, startup and homeowner ready. We have designed Club spaces across the region, including the new Club at Michigan Central Station.

Mentorship

Opening doors to design careers

The future of the profession should look like the communities it serves. Through our Interior Design Industry Club, student mentoring and industry panels, we introduce young people to design careers and support emerging designers, inside the studio and out.

Group of people posing for a photo at Mad Nice Restaurant.
Partner with us

Have a program we should know about?

We welcome invitations to mentor, speak, host students or collaborate with organizations that share our commitment to Detroit's communities.