The Detroit Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Detroit) invites the public to attend the “2007 Royal Oak Home Tour,” a walking tour showcasing six AIA architect-designed homes. The homes feature intriguing design concepts of urban living and contemporary design amenities that characterize the city.
The Royal Oak Home Tour occurs on Sunday, October 7, between 11 AM – 5 PM, and features homes located in a concentrated area near downtown area.
- Grand Manhattan Penthouse at Metro Lofts, by Neumann/Smith Architecture
- Parent Street Residences, by McIntosh Poris Associates – recipient of a 2006 AIA Detroit Home Award
- Troy Street Lofts, by AZD Associates, Inc.
- 311/313 North Washington Town(house), by H&F Architecture
- Grant Park Lofts, by Stucky + Vitale Architects for Connektiv Communities
- The Architect’s Residence, by FX Architecture– recipient of the ‘2003 AIA Honor Award for Design Excellence’
AIA-member architects and other professionals will host each of the residential units. The walking tour, which is open to the public, begins at the Center Street Parking Garage between Washington Avenue and Center Street off of Second Street. Limited shuttle transportation will run continuously from 11 AM until 5 PM, with the tour taking approximately three hours. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event. For more information on AIA Detroit’s 2007 Homes of Royal Oak Tour, including ticket purchase, please call 
(313) 965-4103
or visit www.aiami.com
Dmitry and I only have one great loft left in our Royal Oak loft building. Take a look.
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Written by Maureen Francis
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Ines 10.01.07 at 11:10 pm
The Miami AIA Chapter talked about doing something like this and it never came together. It is so smart for the chapter to encourage the consumer to visit “architect designed” living spaces…..it makes such a difference.
Hope you can go and tell us all about it!
Maureen Francis 10.02.07 at 10:18 am
I would love to go, Ines. Don’t know if it will work out as this is also our open house day.