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CAM Awards Recognize Sachse Construction Excellence
Detroit’s 1265 Griswold (DIME), The Albert among magazine’s top picks for best projects
DETROIT, May 18, 2015 — Two Sachse Construction projects – the Detroit Institute of Music
Education and The Albert – are among CAM Magazine’s 12 most interesting and significant
projects for 2015. Sachse Construction collaborated with Neumann/Smith Architecture on the
DIME’s space at 1265 Griswold building (owned and managed by Bedrock Real Estate
Services), and Kraemer Design Group and ROSSETTI on The Albert (managed by Broder and
Sachse Release Estate Services).
“Detroit is becoming an example of revitalization at its best,’” said Todd Sachse, CEO, Sachse
Construction. “It proves what can happen when private industry, economic development
organizations and visionary city leaders work together. Across the country people are
optimistic about Detroit, calling it a great place to invest. We are proud to be such an integral
part of Detroit’s growth.”
Each year the Construction Association of Michigan selects 12 outstanding construction
projects from hundreds of submittals. This year’s winners will be featured in the publication’s
fall special construction issue and recognized at the CAM Tradeshow in February 2016. There,
one of the 12 projects will be announced as the CAM 2015 Project of the Year.
Detroit Institute of Music Education (DIME)
Sachse Construction was selected to renovate the six-story, 36,000 square foot building
located in Capitol Park. Formerly the Bamlet, the building was built in 1897 and fell into
significant disrepair. Special attention was needed to preserve the original architectural
character of the building, including its arched corridors, curved brick and stone façade.
The building required a modern stage and a sophisticated sound system. Additionally,
the 116-year old building required all new electrical, HVAC and plumbing.
The Albert
Sachse Construction completely renovated the historic 12-story building, built in 1929
and designed by Albert Kahn. It required significant work, having suffered fire damage
years ago. Adding to the complexity of the project, Sachse was challenged to maintain
the historic and design integrity of the building while incorporating modern systems and
amenities.
The CAM Awards honor the best construction projects in Michigan each year based on
innovative construction techniques, overall appearance and significance to the community. The
magazine also considers management techniques, budget and scheduling, and a positive work
culture as part of its evaluation criteria.
“In the case of Sachse Construction, significance to the community was very high,” said Mary
Kremposky, associate editor, CAM magazine. “Sachse took one of the most dangerous
buildings in Detroit and helped turn it into a music education institute in the Capitol Park
district. The Albert ranks very high in terms of sheer aesthetic appeal.”
Sachse Construction is a perennial favorite of CAM magazine. Last year, the company was
honored for its collaborative work on “The Z” parking structure, a 10-story, 535,000 square foot
mixed-used parking deck located in the heart of Detroit’s central business district.
ABOUT SACHSE CONSTRUCTION
Sachse Construction is headquartered in Detroit and provides premium commercial
construction services throughout North America from design-build, construction management
and general contracting to tenant coordination, ground-up construction, program management
and several LEED initiatives.
Todd Sachse formed Sachse Construction in 1991 on the foundation of a systematic approach
to project management, and the principles of doing the right thing and striving for excellence by
constantly raising the bar. The result is more than 20 years of successfully completing millions
of square feet of customer projects in health care, education, airport concessions, office, retail,
fitness, restaurant and multi-family.
ABOUT CAM
Founded in 1885 as the Builders Exchange of Detroit and Michigan, the Construction
Association of Michigan (CAM) is the oldest and largest construction association in North
America. Based in Bloomfield Hills, CAM is a not-for-profit organization supported by annual
dues and service fees. CAM is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors, which is elected
annually by over 3,000 member companies. CAM’s membership is comprised of general
contractors; specialty/sub-contractors; equipment and material suppliers; and service firms.
ABOUT NEUMANN/SMITH ARCHITECTURE
Neumann/Smith Architecture (Neumann/Smith) is one of Michigan’s largest and most
distinguished design firms, honored by over 200 awards from the architectural community and
numerous features in the international architectural press. The firm has been front and center
in Detroit’s revitalization, designing innovative spaces that have helped to attract new
businesses to the city, moving more than 11,000 people to downtown Detroit. Recent projects
include transforming a 100-year old warehouse into a dynamic new headquarters for Lowe
Campbell Ewald, the Madison Building at Grand Circus Park into a hub for high-tech
entrepreneurial activity, and designing renovations to the Chrysler House, One Woodward
Avenue Office Tower and the First National Building, located in the city’s growing tech hub.
Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, with a Detroit Design Studio, the firm specializes in
architecture, planning, interior design and historic preservation for corporate and municipal
offices, mixed-use developments, multi-unit housing, parking structures, commercial and retail
centers, and higher education facilities. For additional information visit
www.neumannsmith.com or follow the firm on Twitter www.twitter.com/neumannsmith.
ABOUT KRAEMER DESIGN GROUP
Detroit-based Kraemer Design Group, PLC (KDG) is a leading, high-end architecture, interior
design, and creative firm with nearly 20 years of experience in historic renovation and
comprehensive architectural consulting. Serving the commercial, multi-family residential,
hospitality and retail industries, KDG is the industry leader in innovation; combining highly
technical industry experience with unparalleled creativity to create exclusive design solutions.
For more information visit www.thekraemeredge.com
ABOUT ROSETTI
ROSSETTI is an architectural design and planning firm with a global focus on sports and
entertainment, and a community design focus in Detroit. ROSETTI offers a full level of design
starting with a client’s most expansive dreams and ideas, carried through to the smallest detail
during construction implementation. Designing experiences and generating value are the two
critical elements that form our core focus, as well as our promise to our clients. ROSSETTI has
developed this approach through 45 years of practice combined with research + development
into how people experience environments.