About Studio Z Breathing new life into homes Creating award-winning spaces

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The Studio Z team thrives by helping you discover—and achieve—what you really want from your home.

We understand your home is your refuge. It’s where you can take a moment for yourself to relax in a space that’s completely yours. 


Realigning your home with your personality, your needs, your hobbies, and your style will create a space you can truly enjoy. 

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Experienced

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Collaborative

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Creative

Thorough

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Meet your Studio Z team

Designing or renovating your home is a particularly personal experience. Our team truly enjoys working with homeowners to make the process straightforward, comfortable, and fun.


Meet your “Z” Team…

Awards & Professional Affiliations

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AIA Huron Valley

Chapter Awards

2024 Honor Award for Residential Architecture for Ann Arbor Craftsman Home Renovation


2021 Honor Award for Residential Architecture for A Modern Chef’s Kitchen


2019 Honor Award for Residential Architecture for Urban Oasis 2016


2014 Honor Award for Residential Architecture for A Cape Cod Becomes Spacious

Best of Houzz

Best of Houzz: Design

2020 - 2025

2013 - 2017


Best of Houzz: Service

2023 - 2025

2015, 2018 - 2021


Best of Houzz: Innovator

2025


Affiliations

Homebuilders Association of Southeastern Michigan (HBA), since 2019


Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor (BRAG), since 2018 


Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, since 2018


Homebuilders Assoc. of Washtenaw County (now BRAG), 1998 - 2008

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Designing homes across southeast Michigan

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Under construction

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In design phase

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Completed homes

Great things our clients & collaborators say

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"I’ve had the opportunity to work with many architects over the years, and without a doubt, Dawn & her team at Studio Z stand out as the absolute best. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and thoroughness are unmatched. Every set of plans we receive is clear, well thought-out, and comprehensive, making the construction process smooth & efficient from start to finish. It’s a breath of fresh air to work with a team that not only understands great design but also how it translates in the field. Studio Z truly sets the standard."

Jeremy Larabell , LHS Remodeling >>
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“We hired Studio Z to design an addition for our Cape Cod. Dawn had some original ideas that never would have occurred to us. We couldn't be happier with the results, and we have our dream kitchen. We were included in every step of the process. I recommend Studio Z without reservation to anyone planning of project of this nature.”

Homeowner

"I’ve had the opportunity to work with many architects over the years, and without a doubt, Dawn & her team at Studio Z stand out as the absolute best. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and thoroughness are unmatched. Every set of plans we receive is clear, well thought-out, and comprehensive, making the construction process smooth & efficient from start to finish. It’s a breath of fresh air to work with a team that not only understands great design but also how it translates in the field. Studio Z truly sets the standard."

Jeremy Larabell , LHS Remodeling >>