photo: Dune Life Photography
In with the Old | Magnolia Network
Carter Oosterhouse transforms a 1860s barn on his property outside of Traverse City, Michigan into a four season living space for his family.
photo: Andy Wakeman
Traverse City Business News | No ‘Sea Of Sameness’: Local Commercial Architects On Their Top Projects, Industry Trends
“Farm Club is our most recognizable commercial project to date and one we are particularly proud of. We began with the concept of a traditional agricultural building, and elevated it through a carefully sited building, crafted plan, material palette and details. Refined lines and minimal trim work to create a warm, comfortable place that is both contemporary and timeless.”
The BOARDMAN REVIEW | Summer ‘22 Issue
“From the woods of Leelanau, an artist residency called Tusen Takk provides the launch point for a unique conversation between world-renowned architect Peter Bohlin, and the minds behind Northern Michigan-based Designsmiths.”
photo: Loghan Call
Glen Arbor Sun | New Restaurant Farm Club Builds Reverence For The Land
“DesignSmiths in Traverse City was the project’s architect and worked with the two couples to achieve a simple Scandinavian design, including a spacious, clean and bright interior, big windows and doors that make you feel as though you are outdoors.”
photo: Jesse David Green
MyNorth.com | Farm Club Honors Traverse City Community, Land & Local Food
“The great hall-like area continues with more comfortable and private seating, all with bucolic views of the garden and outdoor patio through floor-to-ceiling windows. Traverse City-based architects, Designsmiths, built a custom space perfectly suited for both the concept and the surroundings. According to Designsmiths, “the materials will age and patinate with the landscaping and the farm.”
photo: Jesse David Green
bon appétit | Farm Club Has Big Ambitions (and the Best Onion Rings) in Northern Michigan
“What makes Farm Club so special is that it takes an arguably bougie concept—farm-to-table—and makes it accessible, low-key, and familial. The space was designed by local architects Designsmiths, who made sure every detail takes you outdoors, with big windows that look onto the yard and farm. The building’s unfinished cedar siding will age with time, like the rest of us.”
photo: Condé Nast Traveler with Michigan Tourism
Condé Nast Traveler | Northern Michigan's Hidden Treasures
“Farm Club, we like to say that primarily, first and foremost, it's a farm. And the way that we've chosen to sell all of our produce is via our restaurant, a bakery, a marketplace and a brewery.”
Creative Coast Podcast Series | Episode 12
12-part podcast series that explores the stories of creative entrepreneurs who have made Traverse City their home bringing exciting new ideas, interests, inspirations, and innovations.
photo: Dave Weidner
MyNorth.com | Take a Look Inside this Urban Loft on Traverse City’s Front Street
“In the case of our loft, that person would be Peter from Designsmiths. We fell in love with the possibility of the space, came to Peter with our hopes and dreams (design images, material preferences, etc.) and from there, the relationship grew organically.”