THE NEW SCHOOL is a group of Detroit-based architecture and landscape designers that share resources and design projects grounded in the communities we partner with - with a focus on reuse, sustainability, community and mentorship.
Members are Salam Rida of @9xsdesign Design, Laura Marie Peterson of @oneplusoneplusoneplusoneplus , Kimberly Dokes of @dokes_design_architecture , Elise Dechard of @e.n.d.studio , Mollie Decker of @subject_studio , Laura Walker of @otherwork__ , Ujijji Davis Williams of @jimastudio and Torri Smith of @arc.bae_design .
The New School, is a loose tongue-and-cheek reference to the New York Five, a group of “old-school” white male architects popular in the 1970s. Together, THE NEW SCHOOL is working towards a more inclusive, equitable and beautiful city and state.
Read more about us in HOUR Detroit’s May 2025 issue!
Thank you Khristi Zimmeth and Kate Walsh for highlighting the work we do! @hourdetroitmagazine thank you @johndangelophoto for the photos!
Couldn't be more thrilled to be co-leading the @cranbrook_art@cranbrook_architecture department this year with @ginar99 ! Feels good to be coming full circle, and can't wait to shake things up.
Congratulations to our favorite NEWLY LICENSED architect, Megan Finley! Megan has been with END Studio since 2022 and has touched so many client projects and studio processes. From her nerdy love of zoning ordinances to her Carhartt coveralls to her great taste in office playlists to the care and attention she pours into every plan and rendering, our practice is better because she is a part of it. 👏 @hag_haus
In honor of @folkdetroit ’s tenth anniversary celebration, we’re looking back at our 2021 cafe renovation project. Mid-pandemic, Folk wanted to adapt their space from a sit-down restaurant to a hybrid market-cafe to better serve the community’s changing needs. With custom ladder-style shelving intermixed with off-the-shelf components, our design achieved a custom built-in look in a cost-effective way.
Folk is having a block party this Saturday 5/9 to celebrate. See you there! 🥂🌞
A kitchen designed to feel fresh while seeming like an extension of this historic home. As part of our whole-home renovation in Detroit’s Indian Village, this design balances character with contemporary function, color-drenched with calming blues paired with bold patterns and stone. Flowing seamlessly from the kitchen, the breakfast nook creates a fun space to gather.
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#detroitdesign #detroitarchitecture #historicindianvillage #indianvillagedetroit #kitchendesign
Process collage of some swoon-worthy options for a historic powder room refresh as part of our whole-home Indian Village renovation project. Drawing on the rich textures and bold colors of the existing home, the eclectic designs feature bold patterned wallpaper and wainscoting, a statement mirror, and space for art paying homage to family history and memory. Which option do you prefer? (Bonus: Swipe for the before 💡🚽)
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#detroitdesign #detroitarchitecture #historicindianvillage #indianvillagedetroit #historicbathrooms
Gardenside Brewing’s exterior connects people and landscape, with a street-facing plaza, garden-side seating, and a pergola that extends the brewery into the outdoors. The reimagined prefabricated metal building anchors the space while opening the interior to light, greenery, and community. Outdoors, the @jimastudio -designed landscape weaves in a range of native plants that root the project firmly in its Southeast Michigan context. 🌿🍻
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Client: @gardensidebrewing
Architecture: @e.n.d.studio
Development: @jumidevelops
Contractor: @ronnischconstructiongroup
Structural: @resurget_engineering
MEP: JRED Engineering
Civil: Nowak and Fraus
Food Service: @glculinarydesigns
Brewery Consulting: @designteam_plus
Landscape Architecture: @jimastudio
Gardenside Branding: @mondubray
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#detroitdesign #detroitarchitecture #brewpubdesign #biophilicdesign #sustainabledesign
At the bar at Gardenside Brewing, flowerpot pendant lights illuminate your choices from a rotating selection of local, artisan-brewed beers and non-alcoholic options. The *hacked* pre-fab structure is made cozy, warm, and uniquely Gardenside with earthy green and poppy purple tile. Even on the darkest days of our Michigan winters (looking at you, January 24th), Gardenside brings light and levity. It’s a bold composition of material, hue, and texture—designed to be as vibrant as the conversations it will hold. 🍻🌱
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Client: @gardensidebrewing
Architecture: @e.n.d.studio
Development: @jumidevelops
Contractor: @ronnischconstructiongroup
Structural: @resurget_engineering
MEP: JRED Engineering
Civil: Nowak and Fraus
Food Service: @glculinarydesigns
Brewery Consulting: @designteam_plus
Landscape Architecture: @jimastudio
Gardenside Branding: @mondubray
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#detroitdesign #detroitarchitecture #brewpubdesign #biophilicdesign #sustainabledesign
A milestone in inclusive design: Gardenside Brewing will feature one of Detroit’s first formally approved gender-neutral multi-stall restrooms. Because an all-gender restroom isn’t allowed by current codes, our team compiled research and precedents to make a compelling case for a building code appeal. Thoughtfully detailed for privacy, accessibility, and shared use, the resulting design balances code compliance with a welcoming, dignified experience. Beyond the entrance, the unique custom tiled planters create a welcoming green foyer. It’s a small footprint with a big impact on how our built environment can better serve everyone. 🍻🌱
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Client: @gardensidebrewing
Architecture: @e.n.d.studio
Development: @jumidevelops
Contractor: @ronnischconstructiongroup
Structural: @resurget_engineering
MEP: JRED Engineering
Civil: Nowak and Fraus
Food Service: @glculinarydesigns
Brewery Consulting: @designteam_plus
Landscape Architecture: @jimastudio
Gardenside Branding: @mondubray
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#gardensidebrewing #corecitydetroit #brewpubdesign #detroitdesign #detroitarchitecture #biophilicdesign #sustainabledesign #endstudiodetroit
END Studio’s custom designed tiled planters are part of what make this Core City space uniquely Gardenside, blurring the line between garden and brewpub. Covered in tile and integrated directly into the architecture, these planters bring greenery to the center of the space, reinforcing the project’s connection to nature, sustainability, and community gathering. 🍻🌱
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Client: @gardensidebrewing
Architecture: @e.n.d.studio
Development: @jumidevelops
Contractor: @ronnischconstructiongroup
Structural: @resurget_engineering
MEP: JRED Engineering
Civil: Nowak and Fraus
Food Service: @glculinarydesigns
Brewery Consulting: @designteam_plus
Landscape Architecture: @jimastudio
Gardenside Branding: @mondubray
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#detroitdesign #detroitarchitecture #sustainabledesign #biophilicdesign #brewpubdesign
First Look 👀 Gardenside Brewing’s interior blends warmth, color, sustainability, and craft to create a space that feels both lively and grounded. We hacked the design of this pre-fabricated structure to create a dramatic, light-filled taproom, offering a direct connection to the surrounding landscape and the Core City neighborhood. Inside, earthy green tile and renewable cork wall coverings reinforce the connection to nature, while swaths of color, custom wisteria-inspired pendants, and modular planters complete the inviting atmosphere. Rooted in sustainability and shaped by community, the design creates an inviting place to linger — from first pour through last light. 🍻🌱
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Client: @gardensidebrewing
Architecture: @e.n.d.studio
Development: @jumidevelops
Contractor: @ronnischconstructiongroup
Structural: @resurget_engineering
MEP: JRED Engineering
Civil: Nowak and Fraus
Food Service: @glculinarydesigns
Brewery Consulting: @designteam_plus
Landscape Architecture: @jimastudio
Gardenside Branding: @mondubray
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#gardensidebrewing #detroitdesign #detroitarchitecture #biophilicdesign #sustainabledesign
