"Architecture isn't only for museums, corporations and the very wealthy. Whether you are remodeling a kitchen, creating your dream home, or planning a commercial building, working with an architect can save time and money while making your new environment more functional, comfortable and sustainable. The result is a project that is beautiful, original and distinctive."  The American Institute of Architecture.

TOWN AND COUNTRY
ARCHITECTURE + ENGINEERING 

Town and Country Cedar Homes' Architecture + Engineering can assist with the full range of a client's design needs.  Focusing on the client's personal lifestyle requirements, Town & Country strives to provide the highest quality services at very competitive rates.  Building on the foundation of quality structures since 1947, we are proud to now offer a full range of architectural and engineerings services to anyone, regardless of the project size, and regardless of your builder or home producer selection.  We strive to meet the functional and financial needs of each client and are committed to 100% satisfaction.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Please call 888.829.5909 for immediate assistance or Click Here to Request Further Information!

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

- Project Timeline Development.
- Project Planning and Programming.
- Zoning Process Assistance.
- Architectural Design & Documentation.
- Design in unlimited styles and materials (Cottage, Craftsman,Contemporary, Log, Timber, Hybrid, Stone, Stucco, etc.).
- Creative Conceptual planning and design .
- Code and ADA Compliance.
- 3D Visualization.

ENGINEERING SERVICES

- Engineering services for single family and multi-family dwellings, light commercial and light industrial engineering.
- Structural engineering available for heavy timber, log, light framed wood, reinforced concrete, steel, and masonry building systems.
- Structural condition assessment of existing structures.
- Monitoring and troubleshooting of the design during construction
- Structural failure evaluation and solution.
- Engineering of structural components as well as complete structural design and documentation.

DRAFTING AND DESIGN SERVICES

- Drafting and design support for Architects, Builders, Engineers, Interior Designers, Real Estate Agents and Developers.
- Work supported in AutoCad, ArchiCAD, or SketchUP.
- Hand drawing to complete drawing file conversion.
- Redesign stock plans to satisfy any changes or requirements.
- Product required drawings to acquire building permits.
- Full working/construction drawings.
- As-built documentation of existing facilities.

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Two members of our design team are part of the Town & Country Cedar Homes' Green Committee. Town & Country A+E has a CPG (Certified Green Professional) on staff to assist with the determination of a project's green goals.  Whether it is an ENERGY STAR, Green Build, or LEED for Homes certification, we can help achieve desired green goals for any home building project.

OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE

Town & Country Cedar Homes offers complete Design/Produce/Build services and Mill-Direct Cedar Products in the quantities, styles and on-demand inventory desired.

STAFF

 
Michelle Kruzel, AIA, Registered Architect, Michigan - Michelle Kruzel is a graduate of the University of Michigan with both a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture and a Master of Architecture Degree.  She is qualified in new and remodeled residential  projects, as well as commercial design.  Her architectural services translate the client’s wants and needs into a custom design appropriate to site conditions, while keeping within the client’s financial and strategic objectives. Mrs. Kruzel manages the Architecture + Engineering Team and the Construction Services team.


Mark Gronek, PE, Registered Professional Engineer - Licensed in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Mark Gronek is a graduate of Michigan State University with over 14 years of Structural Engineering experience. Mr. Gronek reviews every design element for its relationship to the structural integrity of a building project with respect to the client's architectural needs and local code requirements.  From simple post and beam design to heavy timber or log truss design with concealed connections, his structural review provides compliances with code requirements, ensures the highest quality design, and helps secure complete peace of mind for the homeowner.

Kevin Burns, Architectural Design & Drafting -  Mr. Burns has taken an active role in Pre-Design and Schematic/Conceptual design for Town & Country Cedar Homes since his employment in 1995. His unique skills include the ability to create an artistic rendering from a client's verbal input. Many clients will meet with Mr. Burns during the initial phases of their home's design. With a B.S. in Architecture from Lawrence Technological University, Mr. Burns leads our Green Team as our NAHB Certified Green Professional and is also an experienced Auto-Cad and Sketch-Up designer.
 

Jeff Griffin, Architectural Design & Drafting - Jeff Griffin is a CAD/BIM Specialist at Town & Country Cedar Homes, having joined the Design Team in 2000. He is a graduate of Lansing Community College holding an Associate Degree with a focus on computer aided design. Mr. Griffin works closely with clients in the development of their design and creates comprehensive drawing sets, ensuring the structural and aesthetic quality of the project.  In 2006, he was honored to receive Town & Country’s annual Julius & Darryl Kowalski Award which recognizes individuals who “put the company first, has outstanding work ethic and truly defines our highest levels of quality and service."

SERVICE RATES

Architect, Engineer & Design/Drafting Services - Please contact us to discuss your particular project's needs.  Design & Engineering fees are typically 3 to 5 percent of the turnkey construction costs.  This calculation is based on a conceptual design through construction documents. 

(Rates subject to change.)

CONTACT INFORMATION
Please call 888.829.5909 for immediate assistance
or Click Here to Request Further Information!