Best Architecture School Grand Rapids Near Me

Linda Kilmer: I am an alumni and came back to look at the student work. Nice artwork in there. The building has changed since I went there but looks fantastic!You can no longer walk through the building without an escort. Kendall is working hard to keep students and staff safe so if you want to look at the artwork, you will need to have someone show you around. Makes sense these days.

Demon 3406pk: Excellent place to get an education. Excellent professors they take the time to teach not just throw the lessons out there and do them they stand by their work stand by their students and make sure they are grasping what they're learning.

Robert Jersey: Great instructors, if you happen to get one. Who ever decides the technology requirements is retarded (having reduced mental capacity). The school wastes money on frivolous student meals and offers nothing in services for personal life of the students. $36,000 a year no meal plan, housing or amenities.

Jared Folkert: A very unprofessional university with under qualified professors. Along with being under qualified, the professors are also rude. Professors often talk down to students and at one point called my classmate “stupid.” Grades are based on the professors’ own opinions rather than quality of work. When trying to fight a grade I didn’t deserve I was treated as though I wasn’t a priority and it took weeks for them to even respond. Dorms, parking, and a cafeteria aren’t provided at Kendall causing a major inconvenience for anyone who doesn’t live right in Grand Rapids. Diversity doesn’t exist and the student body consists of rude and judgemental students.

Kelly Hart: The only program I can speak for @ this school is the Graphic design program. Coming here was one of the best choices I made. I felt unready and unprepared with only an associates and now that I am graduated with a BFA my portfolio and my body of work within it perfectly shows my design style and reflects my abilities. Many of the professors are willing to do anything to help you succeed, all you have to do is initiate that conversation and where you feel you need help.Like any school tho their are a few professors who are only their for a paycheck. However I gave the school 4 stars not because of my experience with the program but because of the admissions offices.The people who work on the 7th floor are some of the rudest people I have ever met in my life. Even many of the professors have admitted to not being impressed with the admissions office personal because of issues not being handled properly or unprofessionally.Likewise the school does not have a career center. Though a lot of kids don’t need a career center as KCAD offers many opportunities to network and work with local business’ in the graphic design department, many students in different programs could benifit from such a office where jobs might be tougher to find.Overall, the school offers a lot of great opportunities within the city of Grand Rapids and the GR community knows the work that comes out of the school is high quality. So you have a slight upper hand in the community because of the name on your degree when graduating. So take advantage of the schools connections when given the opportunity.

Cheyenne Le Hale: Attending this college was the worst decision I ever made. I would not recommend this school to anyone.

Janet Ramsey: Very Disappointed in this Art Prize Venue. Will Not Go Back. Would suggest Skipping it Altogether!

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Michael: Great teachers and programs. I don't like being downtown much though.

Robert J. Woldhuis: I just used the parking lot here to attend the gazelle girl half marathon. Parking was easy and cheap and felt good to have my vehicle be close and accessible

Lars Canty: When I went to Kendall their computer classes were state-of-the-art and better equipped than the college I attended in Los Angeles. They have a great career board and I was actually hired by Marvel Comics as a colorist before I got my certificate of completion. One of my friends was also hired at Steelcase prior to graduating. The computer fundamentals I learned gave me a competitive edge in the booming graphic design industry. If you are an artist or multimedia enthusiast and are trying to decide on a geat college to go to I can't recommend Kendall highly enough. The staff and facilities are astounding.

kelsey goode: Wyoming is in Kent county, dingus.

Chris rybicki: Nice friendly place

Corbin Bennett: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness

Byron James Brazier II: Don't know what they do but the poke gym there is cool

josepmaria palau: Bon diseny

Jason Liszewski: Critical:Professionalism,ResponsivenessContacted the firm 2 weeks regarding their services for a residential development project, and the response I got was " I don't think anyone has time to talk". After further discussion, I was the advised someone will contact you. Two weeeks later *crickets*

Nancy Hickey: When we decided to build a new, contemporary home, we were quickly attracted to Mathison l Mathison. We had watched and visited projects of theirs and were impressed by their attention to detail, mid-century modern sensibility and use of sustainable materials and energy efficient systems and processes. Mathison l Mathison's talented team consistently incorporated what mattered most to us by using their experience, skills and creativity to create the beautiful new home we are now enjoying.

Kathy Bradford: It was a wonderful experience. They were very easy to work with and their creativity, thoroughness and responsiveness made it so.

Zoë Meinke: Professional and talented staff of designers!

Meredith Bronk: A team of true professionals. They listen, they collaborate, and they bring vision to reality. More than just architects - they are invested in the outcome. So grateful for their guidance on our project!

Nate Schulz: Mathison Mathison Architects is an outstanding architectural firm. Excellent communicators, very talented designers, hard working, and most importantly - men and women of high integrity. We always take pride in being a part of their design team.

Sara Armbruster: Thank you to Evan and team for your work in making our home a place that our family truly loves and that is perfect for how we live. You listened to us, had patience with us, listened to us again and helped us achieve the house of our dreams. Thank you for your amazing talent, patience, perseverance, creativity and ability to manage challenges and changes all along the way. We couldn't be happier with the partnership with you and with the end result - our dream home!

Todd Mulderink: My wife and I purchased a 1955 ranch with the intent to begin a major renovation and add-on to the original house. Mathison worked to develop a concept, floor plan, and structure around our goals and preferences embracing the project all along the way. When we came to terms with the fact that the existing structure should be removed, Mathison modified and improved the design. Always available and extremely responsive Mathison listened to us at every step. In the end, we couldn't be happier. The house fits us perfectly and the design is stunning.

Philip Schaafsma: MMA design services are excellent and they have been exceptionally responsive in meeting our project requirements.

Todd Golub: Mathison & Mathison were fantastic to work with. Great design vision and also very responsive to our input. A terrific blend of design and practicality made the process a pleasure. And a great advocate for us in the complex building process. We'd work with them again in a heartbeat.

Matthew Fowler: The Mathison team was more than my wife and I could have hoped for. They helped us with design ideas, but they also listened to our ideas and helped made them work, and they had creative storage ideas for our open communal space. They even helped with ideas about sustainability and energy efficiency as we were trying to be the first house to achieve a "Living Build Challenge" home in Grand Rapids, MI. Their team came out and took accurate measurements of our old falling apart house from 1896, and they quickly came back with the drawings. The house turned out beautifully!

Todd Chassee: We had a fantastic experience with the MMA team. Their creativity allowed us to complete a renovation of our mid-century modern house without losing the architectural features that drew us to this style. The end result has exceeded our expectations!

Robin Bauer: I found Evan and Tom Mathison while reading an article in Houzz Magazine several years ago...called Evan to discuss modular home design and construction...and found that Evan loves this type of home design and building. I have followed their Grand Rapids firm since Evan and Tom created Mathison + Mathison...and will consult with them when the opportunity presents itself...I do enjoy seeing their work in residential and commercial projects.