HED is proud to announce that two of its projects have been recognized by the AIA Michigan Design and Honor Awards program for 2024. The Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory Addition and the University of Michigan Ruthven Building Renovation and Addition have both received prestigious accolades.

The Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory Addition, designed in partnership with HopkinsBurns Design Studio, won a Building Award. This project involved transforming the second-oldest building on the University of Michigan campus into a modern, accessible space that preserves its historic integrity while providing new amenities for visitors.

The University of Michigan Ruthven Building Renovation and Addition, a collaboration with The S/L/A/M Collaborative, received the Masonry Institute of Michigan Masonry Award. This project introduced state-of-the-art learning spaces, including a 550-seat auditorium and flexible high-tech classrooms, to support the university's evolving pedagogical needs.

HED extends its gratitude to AIA Michigan for this recognition and congratulates its design partners, HopkinsBurns and The S/L/A/M Collaborative, for their outstanding contributions to these projects.