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Your Trusted Partner for Architectural Design Solutions in Detroit
ROSSETTI is a third-generation, family-owned architectural firm headquartered in Detroit, specializing in sports and entertainment destinations. With decades of experience, we combine trust, collaboration, and innovation to deliver impactful designs that align with client goals and community needs. Our unique Discover, Dare, Deliver process and Return on Design methodology ensure strategic, data-driven solutions tailored to each project.We prioritize meaningful relationships, fostering a culture of curiosity and creativity while maintaining a legacy of excellence in architecture, urban planning, and interior design. Our teams expertise spans global projects, blending functionality with emotional resonance to create spaces that inspire and endure.
Services
Architecture
Urban Planning
Interior Design
Return on Design
Graphic Design
Sustainable Design
Highlights and features
- We bring decades of experience in sports and entertainment architecture.
- Our Return on Design methodology ensures data-driven, revenue-focused solutions.
- We prioritize collaborative relationships with clients and communities.
- Third-generation family-owned firm with a legacy of innovation.
- Specialize in creating emotionally resonant, functionally optimized spaces.
Services
Architecture
ROSSETTI redefines architecture by blending beauty and functionality to create immersive environments. Specializing in sports and entertainment venues, we use bold concepts and data-driven analysis to deliver iconic spaces that reflect client identity and community culture. Our process ensures meticulous attention to detail, fostering emotional connections and lasting impact through innovative design solutions.
Urban Planning
Our urban planning services focus on creating vibrant, sustainable communities through sports-anchored developments and mixed-use districts. By integrating social, commercial, and experiential elements, we craft holistic plans that align with client goals and stakeholder needs. Collaborative research and economic analysis guide our pragmatic approach, ensuring feasible, stakeholder-supported developments that enhance urban landscapes globally.
Interior Design
ROSSETTIs interior design team creates unique, people-centric spaces by merging hospitality-inspired comfort with functional aesthetics. We design custom elements like millwork and lighting to reflect client culture, prioritizing open communication for tailored solutions. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures environments that inspire and elevate experiences in sports, entertainment, and commercial settings.
Return on Design
Return on Design (ROD) is our data-driven methodology that aligns design with business goals. By analyzing consumer demand and operational metrics, we validate design decisions to maximize ROI. This scalable approach includes market studies, master planning, and ROI projections, ensuring revenue-generating spaces that deliver measurable business results for clients across industries.
Graphic Design
Our graphic design services enhance spatial experiences through wayfinding systems, signage, and brand activations. We create cohesive visual narratives using typography, color, and imagery, tailored to sports venues, offices, and hospitality spaces. Collaborating with fabricators nationwide, we ensure on-budget, on-time delivery of branded environments that engage audiences and reinforce client identity.
People
Matthew Rossetti
Chief Architect of Serious Fun
Matthew ROSSETTI leads with a legacy of innovation, blending creativity and strategy to shape ROSSETTIs visionary approach. His focus on 'serious fun' drives dynamic, client-centric designs that redefine architectural possibilities.
Amy Chesterton
Partner | Urban Planning
Amy Chesterton specializes in strategic urban planning, connecting communities through sports-anchored developments. Her collaborative approach ensures sustainable, stakeholder-supported plans that enhance urban environments and economic vitality.
Ben Ridderbos
Partner | Architecture
Ben Ridderbos brings architectural expertise to ROSSETTI, focusing on innovative sports and entertainment venues. His designs prioritize functionality and emotional resonance, creating spaces that inspire and endure.
Greg Sweeney
Chief Studio Director
Greg Sweeney oversees studio operations, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration. His leadership ensures seamless project execution, aligning ROSSETTIs multidisciplinary teams with client goals and industry excellence.
Kirk Phillips
Partner | Architecture
Kirk Phillips combines technical precision with artistic vision to deliver iconic architectural solutions. His work emphasizes community impact, ensuring designs that reflect client identity and enhance user experiences.
Questions
What industries does ROSSETTI specialize in?
ROSSETTI specializes in sports, entertainment, hospitality, and urban planning projects, creating tailored architectural solutions for global and local clients.
How does ROSSETTI’s Return on Design methodology work?
Return on Design™ uses data-driven analysis to align design with business goals, ensuring revenue-generating spaces through market studies, ROI projections, and strategic planning.
Can ROSSETTI handle international projects?
Yes, ROSSETTI has global experience, delivering projects across continents with a focus on cultural relevance and operational efficiency.
What sets ROSSETTI apart from other firms?
ROSSETTI’s third-generation legacy, collaborative culture, and innovative methodologies like Return on Design™ ensure unique, client-focused solutions with measurable impact.
How does ROSSETTI involve clients in the design process?
We prioritize open communication and collaborative workshops, ensuring client visions are realized through transparent, iterative design and planning.
