Business Details
45 Years
experience
Trusted Commercial Architects in Troy, Michigan
Founded in 1981, Ehresman Architects has built a reputation for excellence in commercial architecture across Michigan and surrounding states. Our firm specializes in creating functional, impactful designs for businesses, educational institutions, public spaces, and religious establishments. With a team licensed in six states and over 3,500 completed projects, we combine technical expertise with client collaboration to deliver tailored solutions.Our approach emphasizes listening, communication, and balancing creativity with engineering precision. Led by partners Marc Chamberlin and Elizabeth Bye since founder Dale Ehresman's retirement, we maintain a commitment to community-focused architecture that enriches cultural environments through schools, healthcare facilities, and civic spaces.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Project Management
Construction Documents
Consultant Management
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of commercial architecture experience with 3,500+ completed projects
- Licensed architects operating in six states including Michigan and Ohio
- Client-focused approach with direct involvement in all project phases
- Award-winning designs combining creativity and technical engineering
- Full-service firm managing projects from concept through construction
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services encompass comprehensive commercial design solutions from initial concept through occupancy. We specialize in creating functional spaces for businesses, educational facilities, public institutions, and religious establishments. Our licensed architects in six states deliver technically sound designs that balance creativity with practicality, ensuring each project meets specific client requirements while maintaining code compliance and structural integrity.
Interior Design
Our interior design team collaborates with clients to develop cohesive interior environments that complement architectural elements. We focus on spatial planning, material selection, and technical systems integration to create functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. Services include lighting design, flooring layouts, custom millwork, and technology integration, ensuring complete interior solutions that align with each client's vision and operational needs.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive project management throughout all phases from programming to construction completion. Our team coordinates with engineers, contractors, and consultants to maintain project timelines and budgets. Services include document preparation, contractor coordination, site visits, and quality control monitoring, ensuring efficient execution of design intent while addressing evolving project requirements.
Construction Documents
Our detailed construction documentation service creates comprehensive technical drawings and specifications for building projects. This includes architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical plans that meet regulatory requirements. We prepare bidding documents, coordinate engineering systems, and ensure all components align with client needs, providing clear guidance for contractors during the construction process.
Consultant Management
We coordinate multidisciplinary teams of consultants including structural engineers, MEP specialists, and technology experts. Our management ensures all systems integrate seamlessly with architectural designs while maintaining code compliance. We oversee consultant deliverables, resolve coordination issues, and maintain quality control across all technical disciplines to deliver cohesive, fully integrated building solutions.
People
Elizabeth S. Bye
Senior Architect, Partner
A licensed architect and LEED Accredited Professional, Elizabeth Bye brings extensive experience in commercial architecture and sustainable design practices to her role as partner at Ehresman Architects.
Marc Chamberlin
Senior Architect, Partner
As partner and senior architect, Marc Chamberlin contributes decades of architectural expertise and leadership experience, guiding the firm's design direction and client relationships since joining the practice.
Joe Cangemi
Senior Project and Marketing Manager
Joe Cangemi manages complex architectural projects while overseeing marketing initiatives, combining technical expertise with strategic communication to advance the firm's professional visibility and client engagement.
Rebecca M. Van Camp
Project Manager and Interior Designer
NCIDQ-certified interior designer Rebecca Van Camp specializes in creating functional, aesthetically cohesive interior environments that complement architectural elements while meeting client operational requirements.
Molly K. Skierski
Business Manager
Molly Skierski oversees financial operations and administrative functions, ensuring efficient business processes that support the firm's architectural practice and client service commitments.
Questions
What architectural services does Ehresman Architects offer?
We provide full-service commercial architecture including schematic design, construction documents, project management, interior design, and consultant coordination for businesses, schools, and public institutions.
How long has Ehresman Architects been in business?
Our firm has been serving clients since 1981, with over four decades of experience in commercial architectural design and project management.
What areas do you serve?
While centrally located in Troy, Michigan, we serve clients throughout Michigan and five surrounding states: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
What makes your firm different from other architects?
Our client partnership approach combines creative design with technical expertise, maintaining direct client involvement throughout every project phase since our founding in 1981.
How do you handle complex architectural projects?
We employ a structured five-phase process covering programming, design, documentation, bidding, and construction administration, supported by experienced professionals and licensed architects in six states.
