American Institute of Architects Detroit 2011 House Tour showcases 'Generations of Residential Design' Sept. 25

Bloomfield Hills/Bloomfield Township home tour features homes by local AIA member architects, Frank Lloyd Wright Eliel Saarinen, and more

The American Institute of Architects Detroit Chapter (AIA Detroit) will be holding its popular AIA Detroit House Tour on Sunday, September 25 in the Bloomfield Hills/Bloomfield Township area. This year’s tour, themed ‘’Generations of Innovative Residential Design” will include homes by local AIA member architects as well as houses designed by internationally renowned architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, Eliel Saarinen and more.

The purpose of the AIA Detroit House Tour is to advance the public’s understanding of how architecture impacts our daily lives by showcasing the way that innovative structures not only provide shelter, but also contribute to our quality of life. The Bloomfield Hills/Bloomfield Township tour provides visitors with the opportunity to see some of the area’s most cutting-edge homes, from post-industrial through mid-century modern to contemporary. In addition to Wright and Saarinen, other homes on the tour were designed by Gunnar Birkerts, McIntosh Poris, Fanning Howey, and Michael Wolk & Associates.

“AIA Detroit loves to put this event on for the public because it offers a unique opportunity to connect people to architecture in a forum that most people can relate to: the residence, said Scott Courtney, AIA, LEED AP, BD+C, AIA Detroit House Tour Committee chair. “Tour participants have the opportunity to view these distinctive residential projects from the inside out, meet with project designers, explore housing trends, and discover unique design solutions that inspire residential living.”

The tour starts at 11 am, rain or shine, on Sunday, September 25 at the Bloomfileld Township Public Library, Telegraph Road at Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Township, with buses running at regular intervals throughout the afternoon until 5 pm. Tickets are $25 the day of the tour, and $20 in advance. Tickets may be purchased in advance at several local businesses including Blossom’s and McQueen’s Carpets & Rugs in Birmingham; Bright Ideas Furniture in Royal Oak and the Bright Ideas Clearance Center in Southfield; and Russell Hardware in Bloomfield Hills. Tickets also may be purchased by visiting www.aiadetroit.com or calling AIA Detroit 313-965-4100. No refunds, cameras, personal vehicles or children under 12 are allowed.



About AIA Detroit/AIA Michigan: The purpose of AIA Detroit and AIA Michigan is to serve its membership, advance the values of the profession, and improve the quality of the built environment. For more information on the American Institute of Architects Michigan and AIA Detroit, visit www.aiami.com and www.aiadetroit.com.