Since forming in 1965, Hobbs + Black Architects has been honored with numerous design awards including five Michigan Society of Architects
Honor Awards and a special recognition of Design Excellence presented by Rosalyn Carter at the White House.

We take great pride in our reputation for quality and for enhancing the environment and the communities within which we have been privileged to work.


2008
TAQA New World
Corporate Office Suite -Ann Arbor, MI
2008 American Institute of Architects
Huron Valley Chapter Awards

Honor Award


City of Ann Arbor
W.R. Wheeler Service Center
-Pittsfield Township, MI

2008 American Institute of Architects
Huron Valley Chapter Awards

Honor Award


Ann Kenyon, AIA, LEED AP
2008 American Institute of Architects
Huron Valley Chapter Awards

Emerging Architect Award


Kristina Glusac, AIA
2008 American Institute of Architects
Huron Valley Chapter Awards

Distinguished Community Service Award


Liberty Lofts -Ann Arbor, MI
Detriot Home- Design Awards
Historic Residential
Renovation Award


2007
Walbridge Aldinger Company/
W.R. Wheeler Service Center
-Pittsfield Township, MI

Associated General Contractors of Michigan
Build Michigan Awards
Environmental Award


Bostleman Corp./
Congregation B’Nai Israel Synogogue -Sylvania, OH
Build Ohio Awards
New Construction
Under $10 Million Award


Liberty Lofts -Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan Association of Planning
Bricks and Mortar Award


Lansing Community College
Technical Training Center -Delta Township, MI
2007 American Institute of Architects
Mid-Michigan Design Awards

Building Design Award


Wieland-Davco Corporation
Office Building -Lansing, MI

2007 American Institute of Architects
Mid-Michigan Design Awards

Building Design Award


Robert B. Smith, AIA
2007 American Institute of Architects
Mid-Michigan Design Awards

President’s Award

Farbman/Oakwood Healthcare System
Dearborn Medical Park
-Dearborn, MI
BOMA Detroit
2007 Building of the Year

Majority Restaurant -Lansing, MI
Michigan Chapter of the
International Interior Design Association
2007 Michigan Design Excellence Awards
Best of Competition Award
Best Interior Design Award (Hospitality)


Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
Center for Health Services
-Brownstown, MI
Michigan Chapter of the
International Interior Design Association
2007 Michigan Design Excellence Awards
Best Interior Design Award (Healthcare)

Eaton Corporation -Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan Chapter of the
International Interior Design Association
2007 Michigan Design Excellence Awards
Special Recognition for
Creative Use of Open Office Plan


325 N. Old Woodward Building
-Birmingham, MI

AIA Huron Valley Chapter
2007 Honor Award

Hobbs+Black Architects -Ann Arbor, MI
AIA Huron Valley Chapter
2007 Firm Achievement Award

William S. Hobbs, AIA
AIA Huron Valley Chapter
2007 Firm Founder Award

William S. Hobbs, AIA
John J. Hinkley, AIA
AIA Huron Valley Chapter
20+ Years of Service Award

Kristen A. G. Schleick, AIA
AIA Huron Valley Chapter
2007 Emerging Architect Award

Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
Center for Health Services -Brownstown Twp. MI Architectural Contractors Trade Association
2007 Intex Award Winner, Millwork

2006
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
Center for Health Services -Brownstown Twp. MI The Brick Industry Association
Brick in Architecture Awards
2006 Healthcare Winner

2004
University Commons -Ann Arbor, Michigan Masonry Institute of Michigan and AIA Michigan
2004 M Award for Excellence in Masonry Design

2003
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Ellen Thompson Women's Center -
Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan Interior Design Excellence Award
Best of Category -Healthcare, 2003
Michigan Interior Design Excellence Award
Special Recognition -Creative Architectural Materials, 2003
Michigan Interior Design Excellence Award
Special Recognition -Creative Use of Color, 2003

2002
Midtown Square Shopping Center -Troy, MI
Troy Chamber of Commerce
Best of Troy Award, 2002

2001
International Plaza Mall -Tampa, Florida
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Tampa Bay Chapter
Outstanding Retail Project Award, 2001

2000
State of Michigan Cora Belle Anderson
House of Representatives
Office Building
-Lansing, MI

Steel Systems Excellence Award, 2000

MacArthur Center -Norfolk, VA
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Award, 2000

Spirit of Ford -Dearborn, MI
Engineering Society of Detroit
Construction and Design Award

1998
Automotive Hall of Fame-Dearborn, MI
Michigan Interior Design Excellence Award
Best of Category -Commercial Over 10,000 sq. ft.
Construction Association of Michigan
Construction ’98 Feature Project

The Mall at Short Hills -Millburn, NJ
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Award

1997
Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education -Michigan State University
Engineering Society of Detroit
Construction and Design Award
AIA Mid-Michigan
Honor Award

Automotive Hall of Fame -Dearborn, MI
Masonry Institute of Michigan
Honor Award for Excellence in Masonry Design

Borgess Medical Center -Kalamazoo, MI.
Clinical Laboratory
American Institute of Architects
Advanced Technology Facilities Design Review

Lansing Center -Lansing, MI
AIA Mid-Michigan
Honor Award

Robert H. Lurie Engineering Center University of Michigan -Ann Arbor, Michigan
National Tile & Terrazzo Association
Honor Award

1996
Children’s Hospital of Michigan -Detroit, MI
Rehabilitation Services
IIDA Michigan Interior Design Excellence Awards
Best of Competition Award 
Healthcare Award

The Mall at Short Hills -Millburn, New Jersey
New Jersey Business & Industry Association
New Jersey New Good Neighbor Award
International Masonry Institute
New Jersey Golden Trowel Masonry Awards
Honorable Mention Award

1995
Magnesium Products of America
Eaton Rapids, MI
Die Cast Facility
Associated General Contractors of America
Marvin M. Black National Excellence in Partnering Award
 

1994
First of America Arcadia Creek -Kalamazoo, MI
Construction Association of Michigan
Showcase of Excellence Award

1993
First of America Operations Center
Royal Oak, MI
Construction Association of Michigan
Showcase of Excellence Award

Timberland Office Building -Troy, MI
Troy Chamber of Commerce 
Best of Troy: Office High Rise-Existing

Walwood Union -Kalamazoo, MI
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo Commission for Historical Preservation
Award of Merit

1992
Grand Office Tower -Lansing, MI
Construction Association of Michigan
Showcase of Excellence Award

Olds Plaza Renovation -Lansing, MI
Construction Association of Michigan
Showcase of Excellence Award

Timberland Office Building IV -Troy, MI
Construction Association of Michigan
Showcase of Excellence Award

Volkswagen of America Headquarters
Auburn Hills, MI
Construction Association of Michigan
Showcase of Excellence Award

1991
Cherry Creek Parking Decks -Denver, CO
Rocky Mountain Chapter
American Concrete Institute Award

Timberland Office Park -Troy, MI
Troy Chamber of Commerce
Beautification Award, Interior Design
State of Michigan
Beautification Award, Special Tribute

Donald B. Canham Natatorium -Ann Arbor, MI
The University of Michigan 
National Association of Brick Distributors
Beauty of Brick on Campus Top Award

1990
Peachwood Inn -Rochester Hills, MI
AIA 1990 Health Facilities Review
Citation for Excellence Award
Construction Association of Michigan
Showcase of Excellence Award
Contemporary Long-term Care
Architectural Design Award

Donald B. Canham Natatorium -Ann Arbor, MI
The University of Michigan
Engineering Society of Detroit
Construction and Design Award
Construction Association of Michigan
Showcase of Excellence Award

University Place -East Lansing, Michigan
Construction Association of Michigan
Showcase of Excellence Award
 

1989
Hobbs & Black Corporate Center -Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan Society of Architects
Award of Honor for Design

One North Main -Ann Arbor, MI
Construction Association of Michigan
Showcase of Excellence Award

Peachwood Inn -Rochester Hills, MI
Restaurants and Institutions Magazine
Interior Design Award

Ross Roy Headquarters -Bloomfield Hills, MI
Construction Association of Michigan
Showcase of Excellence Award

Timberland Building "B" -Troy, Michigan
Troy Chamber of Commerce
Beautification Award -Commercial High-Rise Division

Timberland Building "C" -Troy, Michigan
Troy Chamber of Commerce
Beautification Award -Commercial High-Rise Division

Institute for Continuing Legal Education
The University of Michigan -Ann Arbor, MI
Masonry Institute of Michigan
Honor Award for Excellence in Masonry Design

University Place -East Lansing, Michigan
Holiday Inns, Inc.
New Development Award

1988
Classic Travel, Inc. -Okemos, Michigan
Institute of Business Designers/Interior Design Magazine
Contract Design Competition Winner

1987
Ann Arbor Holiday Inn Holidome & Conference Center -Ann Arbor, Michigan
Holiday Inns, Inc.
Best Holiday Inn Renovation of the Year Award

Hobbs & Black Corporate Center -Ann Arbor, MI
City of Ann Arbor Historic District Commission Preservation Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation 

Timberland Building "A" -Troy, Michigan
Troy Chamber of Commerce
Beautification Award -Commercial High-Rise Division

1986
8101 East Prentice Avenue
Greenwood Village, CO
City of Greenwood Village
Architectural Excellence Award

Maple Research Center -Troy, MI
Troy Chamber of Commerce
Beautification Award -Research and Development Division

1985
Atrium Office Center -Lansing, MI
Masonry Institute of Michigan
Honor Award for Excellence in Masonry Design

Discovery Center -Ann Arbor, MI
Masonry Institute of Michigan
Honor Award for Excellence in Masonry Design

1984
The Brauer Building -Ann Arbor, MI
Masonry Institute of Michigan
Honor Award for Excellence in Masonry Design
Michigan Society of Architects
Award of Honor for Design

Johnson Controls, Inc. -Plastics Machinery Division -Manchester, Michigan
Masonry Institute of Michigan
Honor Award for Excellence in Masonry Design
Michigan Society of Architects
Award of Honor for Renovation

1983
Kerrytown Shops -Ann Arbor, Michigan
Masonry Institute of Michigan
Honor Award for Excellence in Masonry Design

Oakwood Hospital -Ambulatory Care Center
Canton, MI
Masonry Institute of Michigan
Honor Award for Excellence in Masonry Design

1982
Ervin Industries, Inc. -Corporate Headquarters
Ann Arbor, MI
Interior Plantscape Association
Award for Design Excellence

Hooper, Hathaway, Price, Beuche & Wallace, P.C. -Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan Society of Architects
Award of Honor for Renovation

1978
McDonald's Restaurant -Ann Arbor, MI
Masonry Institute of Michigan
Honor Award for Excellence in Masonry Design

1977
206 East Washington Street -Ann Arbor, MI
American Association of Nurserymen
Certificate of Merit for Landscape Development

1976
Hamilton Farms Condominiums -Brighton, MI
American Wood Council
Design for Better Living Award for Imaginative
Design and Land Planning

McDonald's Restaurant -Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan Society of Architects
Award of Honor for Design

Walden Village Condominiums -Ann Arbor, MI
American Wood Council
Design for Better Living Award for Imaginative Design and Land Planning

1975
The Cloisters -Kalamazoo, MI
Michigan Society of Architects
Award of Honor for Design

Northbury Condominiums -Ann Arbor, MI
American Wood Council
Design for Better Living Award for Imaginative
Design and Land Planning

1969
Swisher Realty Office -Ann Arbor, MI
National Institute of Real Estate Brokers
25th Annual Advertising Awards Program
Design Award -Building Exterior



 
 

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