Integrated Design Solutions

A few weeks ago, we were honored to join Michigan State University in celebrating the dedication of the new MSU Tennis Building, a facility designed to support the continued success of Spartan student athletes and elevate the tennis experience for years to come.

The celebration came during a remarkable season for the Spartans. The Michigan State men’s tennis team went on to capture the 2026 Big Ten Tournament Championship, earning the program’s first conference tournament title in 59 years!

Congratulations to the athletes, coaches, and everyone who helped make this exciting chapter for MSU Tennis possible. We are proud to have played a role in creating a home worthy of champions.

Great athletes aren't born on game day. Great buildings aren't created at the ribbon cutting. Both are the result of preparation, teamwork, and relentless pursuit of performance.

Our High-Performance Athletics facilities are designed to support athletes at every level, creating environments that promote training, competition, recovery, and community. Through thoughtful planning, innovative design, and a focus on user experience, we help transform athletic spaces into destinations where performance can thrive.

From optimized training areas to welcoming gathering spaces, every design decision is made with purpose.

As the school year draws to a close, IDS congratulates the Class of 2026 and the educators, families, staff, mentors, and community members who supported each student along the way.

Graduation is a meaningful milestone, one that reflects years of perseverance, commitment, and shared investment in student success.

At IDS, we are proud to partner with school districts that keep students at the center of their work. We believe some of the most important work in any community happens within its schools, and we are honored to design learning environments that support growth, connection, exploration, and opportunity.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and to the school communities that helped each graduate reach the finish line. Your future is bright.

On Tuesday, IDS was proud to participate in the Schoolcraft College Presidential Golf Outing. Jeff Johnson and Jeff Zona joined Schoolcraft College's Mary Lynn Kemp and Stephen Green for a great day on the course.

Thank you to Schoolcraft College for hosting a wonderful outing, and we appreciate the opportunity to spend time with such great partners.

We look forward to continuing our collaboration and supporting the College's mission for years to come.

We're proud to share that Madeleine Yaw recently passed her Professional Engineering exam and is now officially licensed in the State of Michigan. Earning a PE license is a significant career milestone that reflects dedication, technical expertise, and a commitment to the engineering profession.

Please join us in celebrating Madeleine on this well-deserved accomplishment!

Join us for our Higher Education Sustainability Leaders Live Cast! During this interactive discussion the panelist will share how their role on campus impacts sustainability, trends in higher education sustainability, and how the design and construction industry can best support their efforts.

Jeff Bonk (IDS) is moderating with Laura Young (MSU), Jeff Spoelstra (Western Michigan University), and Jen Howell (Aquinas College) as panelists.

Scan the QR code or follow this link to register: https://luma.com/imocum0e

IDS is honored to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Havel Elementary School with Utica Community Schools.

This milestone marks the start of a thoughtfully designed learning environment that will support students, educators, and families for generations to come. We are grateful to be part of a project that reflects the district’s commitment to creating spaces that inspire curiosity, collaboration, and student success.

Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this vision to life. We look forward to watching Havel Elementary take shape and serve as a place where young learners can thrive.

What a wonderful evening! Our team had a great time attending the AIA Michigan Design and Honor Awards on Friday, celebrating incredible work from across the state and cheering on our own.

We are so proud of Chuck Lewis (Gold Medal Award), Adrian La Tona (Young Architect Award), and the Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building (M-Award),. Moments like these remind us why we love what we do.

When partnership is valued, work transcends beyond the project into meaningful relationships developed through trust, rigor and respect. As the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital is nearing completion, IDS's Dave Giroux-project lead, received a thoughtful testimonial.

"As the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital nears completion, I want to recognize David Giroux at IDS for his outstanding leadership on an incredibly complex and challenging project. We would not be where we are today without partners like David. His calm, thoughtful approach has been instrumental in helping the team navigate an ever-evolving process. David has done an exceptional job managing a highly complex owner and user structure, a wide range of design consultants, demanding contractors, and his own multidisciplinary team. He maintains alignment by staying actively engaged at all levels and consistently communicating back to project leadership. David’s project-first, team-oriented mindset is a key reason this effort has been such a success. He sets the tone for collaboration, keeps the team focused on the right priorities, and drives outcomes that benefit the project as a whole." Andrew Miller, Project Executive, The Christman Company

Join us in recognizing our team members who are celebrating work anniversaries this month!

Their dedication, expertise, and contributions help drive our success every day. We are grateful for their commitment to our clients, our projects, and our culture.

Thank you for being an important part of the IDS team. Congratulations on your milestone anniversary, and here's to many more years of success together!