ANNE DOORNBOS
TowerPinkster Architects and Engineers
SAY IT LOUD - MICHIGAN Exhibitor
Michigan Based Designer
Who or what inspires you professionally?
Dan Woodfin, a lifelong mentor. He encourages me to seek and find beauty in all the hidden ways and in ordinary places. Megan Wall, Katie Potts, and Ana Lapinski who are wonderful friends, peers, female architects and mothers. My children: Max and Kathryn.
ANNE DOORNBOS
Bio:
The great architect Anne Doornbos is an architect at TowerPinkster. After completing her bachelors degree at Ball State, Doornbos became a pioneering member of KCAD's first graduating cohort of their M. Arch program. Doornbos' work was foundational for the program's accreditation and continued impact in the design community of West Michigan. The key piece that drives her practice is people - those she serves and works alongside. She is energized by a mission to make important, lasting impacts to the built environment as well as people's lives.
How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?
I grew up with two architects as close family friends who introduced me to the industry. I concluded in the 6th grade that architecture might provide the perfect blend of using my talents in math and science along with art and creativity.
What do you do?
I am a licensed architect who collaboratively leads projects through their more technical stages of design development through the construction process.
What excites you in the work you do?
Beauty within the details. In higher design projects, elevated design expectations can't be realized without the thoughtful integration of systems through thorough detailing. I enjoy blending system requirements together beautifully through details.
Who or what inspires you professionally?
Dan Woodfin, a lifelong mentor. He encourages me to seek and find beauty in all the hidden ways and in ordinary places. Megan Wall, Katie Potts, and Ana Lapinski who are wonderful friends, peers, female architects and mothers. My children: Max and Kathryn.
What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?
Achieving licensure. It was 20 years between initially deciding to pursue architecture and passing my last licensing exam, with many challenges, joys, and accomplishments in between. The road was arduous but makes the achievement all the sweeter.
Featured Project Name:
Renovations to the Grand Rapids Public Museum
Featured Project Location:
272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Featured Project Completion Date:
To be determined.
Role in Featured Project:
Project Architect - one of three female architects charged with executing the technical documentation of design through construction documents.
Featured Project Description:
The project goals for the Grand Rapids Public Museum are: Accessibility, Connectivity, Education, and the city of Grand Rapids. The design improves accessibility and use of the Grand River, builds additional educational spaces, enhances sustainability measures, and provides digital infrastructure. Renovations to the main floor Galleria and entrances provide new connective experiences with Grand Rapids food and science culture, free access to the main floor exhibits, and reflects a global culture.
