Furniture

Karmanos Cancer Institute

A State-of-the-Art Center for Patient Care and Healing The new Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Greater Lansing was built to bring state-of-the-art cancer diagnostic and treatment options to patients in Central Michigan. Patient-centered design from Pace Howe and supportive furnishings from NBS create a safe and comfortable environment that is conducive to both […]

Kettering University

Breaking Down Barriers Between Learning and Living Kettering University, a STEM-focused university in Flint, Michigan, prides itself on creating an open, collaborative learning environment for its students. When they had the opportunity to build a new Learning Commons, they naturally wanted those values reflected in the space. The result is a unique and […]

West Bloomfield Middle School

A State-of-the-Art Learning Facility Puts Student Needs First When you walk into the new West Bloomfield Middle School, the first impression is “wow.” The building was designed to meet the needs of 21st Century learners and educators, with flexible spaces filled with light, color and welcoming touches. NBS worked with architectural and design […]

NBS Toledo Showroom

An Excellent Blend of Rustic and Modern When it comes to character, nothing can compare to the Toledo showroom. Vintage oak floors, terracotta brick walls and massive timber beams all contribute to its cool urban vibe. This project proves that it’s possible to transform a space while preserving its original look. NBS Toledo is a […]

Danberry Realtors and Design Loft by Saba

Building a Residential Brand with Contemporary Design When you’re in the real estate and residential building market, projecting the right image with your office space matters. NBS helped Danberry Realtors/Prokup Group and Design Loft by Saba create office spaces that wow visitors and meet the needs of agents, designers and staff. The two groups […]

The Veteran Project at Sugar Hill

Trauma-Informed Design to Promote Health and Healing for Veterans NBS and Steelcase were pleased to collaborate with NORR Architects and other partners to furnish apartment units for veterans in Detroit. The project was guided by the principles of trauma-informed design, which uses design and furnishing elements to create spaces that promote safety, wellbeing, […]

Webasto

An Image Upgrade for an Automotive Leader Webasto is a growing innovation leader providing systems solutions to major automakers in the U.S. and globally. A new headquarters location provided the opportunity to optimize their space for growth and flexibility and upgrade their image for visiting clients. With more than 300 employees at the site, […]

Rhoads & Johnson

An Edgy Industrial Space for a Collaborative Office Culture When Rhoads & Johnson faced the end of their lease term in 2020, they had a decision to make: continue to lease, or buy land and build? Owner, Kevin Johnson decided to take the opportunity to create a fun, engaging space that showcased their construction talent […]

Wayne State University

NBS partnered with NORR to provide dynamic furnishings and drive positive changes in culture across students and STEM departments at Wayne State University.

NBS MORC - The café is a favorite spot in the building.

MORC (Macomb-Oakland Regional Center)

New Environment Enhances Community MORC has been a forerunner in the behavioral health field for over 40 years. Throughout their tenure, they have dedicated themselves to the service of those with physical and developmental disabilities as well as the elderly. To further support their mission and culture, MORC decided to move from an outdated, closed-office […]

Savage and Associates

New Building Perfectly Balances Privacy and Collaboration Savage and Associates is a well-known financial institution providing investment, insurance and group benefit plans to corporations across a variety of disciplines. This industry-leading corporation experienced growth so significant, they needed to move into a new building with plenty of space to continue expanding. With their financial advisors […]

Merit Network

Strategic Partnerships Execute Client’s Vision Merit Network is a non-profit organization that owns and operates America’s longest-running regional research and education network. When Merit Network decided it was time to move into a new building, they were eager to create a new space that fostered a spirit of community and reflected a modern, rustic design […]

Blanchard Valley Health System

Comfort Meets Care with New Medical & Diagnostic Center Update With the idea of re-branding in mind, Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) decided to completely modernize their Carey Medical & Diagnostic Center. BVHS opened up the opportunity to determine who would furnish the new space. NBS was chosen for their out of the box presentation […]

Magna

Magna Office Gets Recharged, Inspiring Innovation Magna is recognized worldwide as a competitive engineering company that provides leading technologies for automated driving. As a proudly innovative company, Magna wanted a revamped, state-of the-art office space that matched its progressive culture. Magna acknowledged that updating its old offices could require similar expenses to building new, so […]

Michigan State University

Team Spirit Spreads with Athletic Administration Redesign At Michigan State University, Spartan school spirit is plentiful. Their impressive athletic program is championed by student athletes and the many staff members who work hard behind the scenes. MSU wanted to create a new space where all athletic administration employees could work together under one roof. By […]

Microsoft

New Office Seamlessly Integrates Technology and Space When technology and software innovator Microsoft decided to leave their building of 30 years, they wanted their new hub to support the needs of their mobile sales team. The move brought Microsoft out of the suburbs and into a new space in downtown Detroit’s central business district. They […]

Detroit Diesel

Forward-Thinking Office Space Captivates Top Talent With goals of attracting and retaining new talent in mind, Detroit Diesel decided it was time to modernize their office space in the historic M1 Building in Detroit, which dates back to the 1930s, to accommodate a growing workforce. NBS partnered with NORR Architects to draw inspiration from the […]

Ghafari Associates

A Wall System That Opens Up Possibilities In business, collaboration is everything, but creating the right balance between openness and privacy can be a challenge. When Ghafari Associates needed to renovate their second-floor offices to create more private meeting spaces, they didn’t have to look far for an innovative and customized solution. Ghafari turned to […]

Owens Community College

Renovated Student Center Modernizes Campus Learning Culture Owens Community College (OCC) prides itself on creating an academically rigorous environment that fosters a sense of community amongst its students. OCC chose The Collaborative and NBS to redesign College Hall, one of the main areas students can meet to socialize or work on assignments. Prior to NBS’s […]

Serra Automotive

Stylish Custom Offices Inspire Employees Serra Automotive, headquartered in Michigan, is a sprawling network of automotive dealerships and franchises throughout the United States. When Serra Automotive decided it was time to move in to a new building, they hired NBS to design a workspace perfectly tailored to their executive team. NBS worked closely with a […]

Oerlikon Metco

A Fresh Office Space Attracts Top Talent As a leading global technology group, Oerlikon Metco needed an office space that reflected their corporate values. Their forward-thinking culture appealed to top talent, but their previous office space lacked a physical manifestation of Oerlikon’s culture. As Oerlikon planned ground-up construction of a new headquarters, they knew their […]

NBS Ann Arbor Office

Repurposed Materials Make for a Fresh New Design With six team members separated over two Ann Arbor offices, NBS decided it was time for their local team to be in one space. The goal was to create an environment that delivered an authentic, on-brand office space that showcased NBS’s capabilities to integrate architectural products, floorcovering, […]

HRI

With the Right Design, an Office Space Can Delight Customers and Employees For an organization like HRI, a leading manufacturer’s representative to the food service industry, an office space must fulfill a tall order. It must surprise and delight visitors, providing no less than a full sensory experience of the latest technology and trends in […]

The Scott at Brush Park

An Oasis for Urban Living At the heart of downtown Detroit’s residential renaissance, one building has found the sweet spot. The Scott is a modern, mixed-use development with high-end amenities among the restored gems of historic Brush Park. To carry out their unique concept for the interiors, the architects at Neumann/Smith partnered with NBS to […]

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