July 2007

Integrated Architecture, IA, architects for the national award-winning David D. Hunting YMCA, Herman Miller MarketPlace, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Call Center, Springfield, OR and numerous other local and national projects is pleased to announce a merger with Terpstra Design Associates. Harry A. Terpstra, AIA, the winner of the 2007 AIA-Grand Valley President’s Award, is recognized as a leader in the West Michigan architectural community and as a talented architect.

“This merger provides additional senior leadership and strengthens our knowledge base in numerous areas,” said Paul H. Dickinson, AIA, and President Integrated Architecture. “Joining with Terpstra Design Associates and, particularly, adding Harry’s significant experience and knowledge, broadens the leadership and design talent we offer our clients. This is a continuation of our 19-year history of maintaining an elite corps of professionals.”

“I’m excited about the opportunities at IA,” said Harry Terpstra, AIA. “After working as a small firm, I am very much looking forward to working in a large team environment where we can build on each other’s ideas to create the best solutions for our clients. The gifted designers at IA and the level of design that consistently comes from this office is world class. I relish the opportunity to push the boundaries of West Michigan design and create buildings that work well for the community and the people who live and work in them.”

Founded 19 years ago, Integrated Architecture’s mission is to stimulate and positively affect the community and the built environment. IA was recently named by Architect Magazine as one of the top five firms in the nation for sustainable design. IA’s U. S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED sustainable projects contain over a dozen in design and construction and the following completed projects:

Herman Miller MarketPlace
Zeeland, MI
LEED Gold

GVSU Michigan Alternative Renewable Energy Center, MAREC
Muskegon, MI
LEED Gold

Royal Caribbean Cruise Call Center, Springfield, OR
LEED Gold

Forest Hills Public Schools
Fine Arts Center
Grand Rapids, MI
LEED Silver

Keystone Community Church,
Ada, MI
LEED Certified

David D. Hunting YMCA,
Grand Rapids, MI
LEED Certified

Northpointe Bank,
Grand Rapids, MI
LEED Certification Pending

Recent Terpstra Design efforts include several projects for Meijer Stores, Spectrum Health and numerous residential homes.