Detroit architects + planners since 1964
Designing places that move a city.
From civic landmarks to schools, transportation, community spaces and adaptive reuse, SDG has helped shape Detroit for more than six decades.
$5B+cumulative construction volume stated by SDG
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Built in Detroit. Built for people.
Selected work
Landmarks, learning spaces, and places that serve.
SDG's portfolio spans civic and cultural centers, education, transportation, commercial environments, adaptive reuse and more.
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1964
A Detroit practice shaped by design excellence and civic purpose.
Six decades of practice
A legacy you can see across Detroit.
Founded by Howard F. Sims, FAIA, SDG has been headquartered in Detroit since 1964. The firm's work includes some of the city's most recognizable buildings, including the Charles H. Wright Museum, Robert Millender Center and major work at Huntington Place.
The practice continues across civic, educational, transportation, residential, commercial and preservation work.
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Built work across culture, community, convention, workplace and public service.
Practice
One studio. Multiple scales.
From early planning through construction administration, SDG works across complex public, institutional and commercial environments.
Detroit / beyondSince 1964
Current impact
Design that belongs to the community.
Detroit Food Commons brings together a cooperatively owned grocery store, shared-use kitchen, event facilities, office space and outdoor vendor space in Detroit's North End. SDG served as architect on the community-centered development.
30,000+sq ft development
2024opened to the community
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Studio
607 Shelby, Suite 704
Detroit, MI 48226
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