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Evolution Drafting

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Evolution Drafting

3.97(
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Customers say: Terrific value
3206 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Our firm is a dynamic provider of drafting and house plan services, dedicated to turning your visions into tangible and pleasing structures. With a commitment to excellence, we bring expertise and innovation to every project we undertake. We specialize in comprehensive drafting services tailored to meet diverse client needs. Our offering include: Design: Crafting unique and functional designs that blend creativity with practicality. Drafting Services: Precision and attention to detail in creating accurate and detailed drafts for seamless project execution. 3D Modeling: Bringing designs to life with realistic 3D models that provide a vivid preview of the final structure. Project Management: From concept to completion, we offer end-to-end project management ensuring timely and efficient delivery. Interior Design: Enhancing spaces with innovative interior designs that harmonize aesthetics and functionality. Detail Services Offered: - Building Code Compliance - Construction Documentation - Renovation and Remodeling Plans About our Team: Our team comprises draftsman and project managers, each bringing a unique skill, style and experience to the table. Collaborative teamwork and alliance is at the core of our success, ensuring a holist approach to every project. We take pride in our commitment to delivering high-quality work on every project. Our rigorous quality control measures, pays attention to client requirements, and adherence to industry standards are the cornerstones of our success. Your satisfaction is our top priority and guarantee. At Evolution Drafting, we don't design structures; we create environments that inspire and endure. Work with us and experience the art of living.

"slow response times. no onsite visit, so had to confirm all measures myself. good product in the end."

Jim E on September 2025

Our firm is a dynamic provider of drafting and house plan services, dedicated to turning your visions into tangible and pleasing structures. With a commitment to excellence, we bring expertise and innovation to every project we undertake. We specialize in comprehensive drafting services tailored to meet diverse client needs. Our offering include: Design: Crafting unique and functional designs that blend creativity with practicality. Drafting Services: Precision and attention to detail in creating accurate and detailed drafts for seamless project execution. 3D Modeling: Bringing designs to life with realistic 3D models that provide a vivid preview of the final structure. Project Management: From concept to completion, we offer end-to-end project management ensuring timely and efficient delivery. Interior Design: Enhancing spaces with innovative interior designs that harmonize aesthetics and functionality. Detail Services Offered: - Building Code Compliance - Construction Documentation - Renovation and Remodeling Plans About our Team: Our team comprises draftsman and project managers, each bringing a unique skill, style and experience to the table. Collaborative teamwork and alliance is at the core of our success, ensuring a holist approach to every project. We take pride in our commitment to delivering high-quality work on every project. Our rigorous quality control measures, pays attention to client requirements, and adherence to industry standards are the cornerstones of our success. Your satisfaction is our top priority and guarantee. At Evolution Drafting, we don't design structures; we create environments that inspire and endure. Work with us and experience the art of living.

"slow response times. no onsite visit, so had to confirm all measures myself. good product in the end."

Jim E on September 2025


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Dwight M Herdrich, Architecture + Design

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Dwight M Herdrich, Architecture + Design

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 local quotes requested

Dwight M. Herdrich, AIA Architect is a multi-disciplinary design firm with over 25 years experience in Architecture, Site Planning, Interior Design, Acoustic Design, Graphic Design, Kitchen Cabinetry and Furniture Design. Projects completed over the years include everything from small home additions, to 100,000 square foot Worship Centers, and many varieties in between. A native of Michigan, Dwight moved to Maine in 1993 following a few years in San Diego, California, where he moved upon completion of his Masters of Architecture at the University of Michigan. After working for a few mid-sized architectural firms in Portland, Maine, Dwight joined Houses & Barns by John Libby in 1998, designing many of the beautiful homes that they have built. After an extended hiatus of pursuing projects on his own in Sarasota, Florida, Dwight returned to Maine in 2011, and continued his passion for innovating the New England vernacular, basing his firm in the Portland, Maine region. Dwight moved back to his home state of Michigan in 2019, where he established the firm, and has done several commercial renovation projects and residential projects in the state, as well as still working on projects in Maine. He lives with his wife and three children in Ann Arbor.

"Dwight is great to work with. He’s always positive and has great design aesthetics."

Joshua L on May 2024

Dwight M. Herdrich, AIA Architect is a multi-disciplinary design firm with over 25 years experience in Architecture, Site Planning, Interior Design, Acoustic Design, Graphic Design, Kitchen Cabinetry and Furniture Design. Projects completed over the years include everything from small home additions, to 100,000 square foot Worship Centers, and many varieties in between. A native of Michigan, Dwight moved to Maine in 1993 following a few years in San Diego, California, where he moved upon completion of his Masters of Architecture at the University of Michigan. After working for a few mid-sized architectural firms in Portland, Maine, Dwight joined Houses & Barns by John Libby in 1998, designing many of the beautiful homes that they have built. After an extended hiatus of pursuing projects on his own in Sarasota, Florida, Dwight returned to Maine in 2011, and continued his passion for innovating the New England vernacular, basing his firm in the Portland, Maine region. Dwight moved back to his home state of Michigan in 2019, where he established the firm, and has done several commercial renovation projects and residential projects in the state, as well as still working on projects in Maine. He lives with his wife and three children in Ann Arbor.

"Dwight is great to work with. He’s always positive and has great design aesthetics."

Joshua L on May 2024


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Dzinly

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The simple and affordable approach to virtual exterior design. See ideas rendered on your home, from professional designers, within two business days. Dzinly.com IG - @dzinlyspace

The simple and affordable approach to virtual exterior design. See ideas rendered on your home, from professional designers, within two business days. Dzinly.com IG - @dzinlyspace


Locally Owned and Operated. 20+ Years of Experience.


LPM Designs

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LPM Designs

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27 years of experience

Providing residential design services to home owners and builders. Plans are billed by a square foot basis. Customers may have two full revisions at no charge then will be billed on an hourly basis. Half down is required at start of project to begin the design process.

Providing residential design services to home owners and builders. Plans are billed by a square foot basis. Customers may have two full revisions at no charge then will be billed on an hourly basis. Half down is required at start of project to begin the design process.


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Silverwood Enterprises

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Silverwood Enterprises

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41 years of experience

Located in Traverse City Michigan, Silverwood is a builder of fine custom homes, condominiums, vacation homes, remodeling and commercial projects both large and small. Silverwood is both a licensed and insured builder specializing in design, consulting, site planning and construction. Call Silverwood Enterprises at 231-929-2445 and ask about your new custom home.

Located in Traverse City Michigan, Silverwood is a builder of fine custom homes, condominiums, vacation homes, remodeling and commercial projects both large and small. Silverwood is both a licensed and insured builder specializing in design, consulting, site planning and construction. Call Silverwood Enterprises at 231-929-2445 and ask about your new custom home.


NorthShore Builders LLC

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NorthShore Builders LLC

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NorthShore Builders LLC is a full feature builder that does larger and small projects. All of NorthShore Builders formans are also licensed. We are price competitive and have some of the best warrenties in the business.

NorthShore Builders LLC is a full feature builder that does larger and small projects. All of NorthShore Builders formans are also licensed. We are price competitive and have some of the best warrenties in the business.




SALISBURY & MAY CONSTRUCTION

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SALISBURY & MAY CONSTRUCTION

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27 years of experience

Salisbury & May Construction LLC is a full service design build construction, remodeling & restoration company The members of the company are James May & Fred Salisbury. A majority of our services require subcontract labor but we are also hands on if needed. We accept visa & mastercard & american express

Salisbury & May Construction LLC is a full service design build construction, remodeling & restoration company The members of the company are James May & Fred Salisbury. A majority of our services require subcontract labor but we are also hands on if needed. We accept visa & mastercard & american express

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Architects questions, answered by experts

Mid-century modern architecture was a popular home style throughout the U.S. from the 1950s to 1970s. Most homes feature a wide and symmetrical floor plan with low-sloped roofs and floor-to-ceiling windows. Its minimalism and balanced appearance are back on the home style scene, particularly when maximizing sunlight, airflow, and a blend with the home's natural surroundings.

The most idyllic building material that encapsulates the feel of Federal architecture is a brick facade, often with bricks alternating between long side and short side. Palladium and arched transom windows are also prevalent, as are flat, white window lintels. More ornate Federal architecture buildings also include columns on either side of the front door. More important than most of the finer details, though, is the symmetry from the exterior. On the interior, ornate plaster moldings and plaster ceiling medallions are indicative of the style.

Villa exterior features often include large windows, arched doorways, patios, terraces, greenery, and gardens. Common exterior colors for villas are whites and off-whites, soft browns, and clay tones. 

Get prepared to meet with an architect by having a clear idea of what you’re looking for, a list of questions to ask, and as many project details as you can provide. The more information you can provide and receive from a prospective architect will help you decide who to hire.

Italianate architecture is a reinterpretation of Renaissance styles, combining elements of Italian farmhouses and villas with Victorian materials and construction. This home style emerged in the Victorian era, gaining popularity in the U.S. in the mid-to late-1800s. The style came about in response to what many then viewed as the too-rigid and stuffy Classical style designs. 

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