george m. baker

construction catalyst, tyrannical perfectionist

 While George is a licensed builder with 30+ years of experience in both residential and commercial carpentry and general contracting, his career in construction began on a smaller scale: fashion design and garment fabrication. Educated at Wayne State University (Detroit) and the Fashion Institute of Technology (NYC), his unique perspective and training has fostered the passion and ability to work with projects of various scales, with a wide variety of materials, to a craftsman’s level of detail.  George maintains the critical eye of a frustrated artist. He has a comprehensive understanding of the construction process and ascertains the unique demands of each project from the base level elements and systems to the final touches. Because of these skills, value engineering is one of his greatest strengths, recommending adjustments to construction methods and materials while working with closely architects, interior designers, and engineers to retain the original intent of the design within the budget.

Best way to get George in your corner: 

Time out on the golf course

design catalyst, chief troublemaker

 Erika’s approach to the built environment is fundamentally defined by her foundational experience in psychology and social work, where design is intended to both respond to and elevate the human experience. While she holds a BS in Interior Architecture and Design from Lawrence Technological University (Southfield), her previous BA in Psychology from UM (Ann Arbor) and 8 years experience as a Social Worker in Detroit makes her highly sensitive to the impact of design on corporate, community, and individual levels. With a 20+ year history in design and project management, Erika's work ranges from small, street-level, independent and non-profit developer projects to multimillion-dollar large-scale commercial projects, within a wide array of project types. Because of her positive engagement with small business owners, neighborhood development agencies, and start-up initiatives, she is also sought after as a project facilitator and program consultant. 

Erika further feeds her creative compulsions by exploring woodworking, welding, painting, and photography.  

project architect

Cassandra has always felt that everyone, regardless of their social or financial standing, deserves a comfortable, uplifting place to call home. This has fueled her passion for architecture since she was a child. A graduate from the University of Michigan and the University of Oregon’s Urban Architecture Program, Cassandra has focused much of her career on sustainable design. While Architecture and design are her first loves, she is also a massage therapist who focuses on creating space to heal for those suffering from anxiety and chronic pain. Through the knowledge gained about the human body she has been able to design healthier and more inspiring spaces. She has worked on many types of projects and has had a leading role in all phases of design.

  When not at the office, Cassandra is usually nose deep in a science fiction book or traveling the world learning about new bodywork techniques and discovering new architecture.  

senior interior designer

Hattaria has spent the last 13+ years designing unique and useful spaces in the workplace, retail, educational, and healthcare sectors throughout the state of Michigan. She is excited to bring her vast design experience back to her hometown of Detroit where her love of design began. Earning Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Interior Design from Eastern Michigan University, Hattaria uses her superpower - empathy - to help her clients realize intuitive spaces that reflect their individual brand identities and fulfill their functional needs. Her design style is ever changing, adapting with the evolving trends in the industry, but grounded in classic design principles and enhanced by her keen eye for color. Her overall goal is to always leave any and every space more beautiful than she found it.

 To recharge, she enjoys dining out in beautiful spaces, trying new fashion trends, bingeing tv shows, and spending time 

with her fur baby, Lexii Belle. 

chaos coordinator

A classical and jazz vocalist also pursuing a career in Speech Pathology, Emmanuelle has been finagled into the family business. Assisting with all things admin, she also brings her unique perspective to design with her involvement in the music industry and medical field.