#1 Development group in detroit
#1 Development group in detroit

Investing &
Revitalizing Detroit

Investing &
Revitalizing Detroit

Our property redevelopment model emphasizes on all aspects of sustainable energy efficient solutions with quality urban-style details.

Our property redevelopment model emphasizes on all aspects of sustainable energy efficient solutions with quality urban-style details.

Our property redevelopment model emphasizes on all aspects of sustainable energy efficient solutions with quality urban-style details.

350

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Project Completed

Project Completed

$120

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Million In Volume

Million In Volume

Modern indoor space with large glass doors, lush greenery, and a cozy seating area visible beyond.
Modern indoor space with large glass doors, lush greenery, and a cozy seating area visible beyond.

About us

Shaping the future of Detroit through dynamic re-development.

Our Mission

To transform Detroit's historic buildings into sustainable, design-forward communities — delivering quality living spaces that honor the city's past while fueling its future.

Our Vision

A revitalized Detroit where thoughtfully developed neighborhoods attract ambitious residents, strengthen communities, and generate lasting value for investors and the city alike.

Core Value

Integrity through craftsmanship — every project is built with honesty, precision, and a commitment to enduring quality.

For over 30 years, Design Build Detroit has turned vision into reality — one historic building at a time.

For over 30 years, Design Build Detroit has turned vision into reality — one historic building at a time.

Work With Us

What We Do

Design Build Detroit is a full-service real estate development firm specializing in historic adaptive reuse across Detroit and Michigan. We handle every phase of the process in-house — from acquisition and design to construction and property management. With over 30 years of experience and 350+ completed properties, we deliver sustainable, energy-efficient spaces that create lasting community value.

Renovation & Rehab

Design Build Detroit specializes in taking on the buildings that require vision, skill, and patience. From century-old churches to forgotten schoolhouses, our team has the expertise to stabilize, restore, and transform complex structures into exceptional living spaces.

Full structural rehabilitation with in-house construction oversight

Historically sensitive restoration qualifying for tax credits

Modern mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades throughout

End-to-end project management for quality, budget, and timeline

Coordination with engineers & contractors

Property Management

Acquisition & Site Selection

Renovation & Rehab

Design Build Detroit specializes in taking on the buildings that require vision, skill, and patience. From century-old churches to forgotten schoolhouses, our team has the expertise to stabilize, restore, and transform complex structures into exceptional living spaces.

Property Management

Acquisition & Site Selection

Renovation & Rehab

Design Build Detroit specializes in taking on the buildings that require vision, skill, and patience. From century-old churches to forgotten schoolhouses, our team has the expertise to stabilize, restore, and transform complex structures into exceptional living spaces.

Property Management

Acquisition & Site Selection

Main Task

To deliver full-service real estate development that transforms historic structures into thriving communities through vision, craftsmanship, and integrated expertise.

To deliver full-service real estate development that transforms historic structures into thriving communities through vision, craftsmanship, and integrated expertise.

Commitment

To every project, every investor, and every resident, we bring the same standard — uncompromising quality, complete transparency, and a dedication to results that endure.

Invest With Us!

Design Build Detroit is actively seeking family offices and institutional capital partners to join us in reshaping Detroit's built environment. With a 30-year track record, in-house construction, and zero developer fees charged to the project, we offer a uniquely efficient path to strong, stable returns in one of America's most exciting urban markets.

Invest With Us!

Design Build Detroit is actively seeking family offices and institutional capital partners to join us in reshaping Detroit's built environment. With a 30-year track record, in-house construction, and zero developer fees charged to the project, we offer a uniquely efficient path to strong, stable returns in one of America's most exciting urban markets.

Invest With Us!

Design Build Detroit is actively seeking family offices and institutional capital partners to join us in reshaping Detroit's built environment. With a 30-year track record, in-house construction, and zero developer fees charged to the project, we offer a uniquely efficient path to strong, stable returns in one of America's most exciting urban markets.

Our Blog

Insights, Stories & Detroit Development News

Stay up to date with the latest thinking from the Design Build Detroit team. From Detroit's evolving real estate landscape to the art of adaptive reuse and what savvy investors need to know, our blog is where we share the insights, stories, and expertise that drive everything we do.

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