Christine Hildebrand

Oct 14, 2024 | detroitdesignmag.com | Christine Hildebrand |Connor McDonald

When Isabelle Weiss was growing up, her mother, a local artist, took her and her brother to the Detroit Institute of Arts with sketchbooks in hand. Those artistic excursions “built the foundation of who I am and what’s most important to me,” Weiss says. Weiss attended Cranbrook as a high school student, and recalls being deeply connected to art and the pertinence of objects.

Sep 18, 2024 | detroitdesignmag.com | Christine Hildebrand |Connor McDonald

There’s no doubt a finished basement lends immeasurable value to a homeowner’s lifestyle. Nevertheless, unearthing its potential takes creativity and courage. “It doesn’t have to be a continuation of your main floor; you can think outside the box in terms of design,” says Steph Morris, the owner and visionary behind North + Birch, a boutique interior design firm nestled in downtown Clarkston.

Jul 29, 2024 | detroitdesignmag.com | Christine Hildebrand |Giuseppa Nadrowski

Detroit-based furniture designer Evan Fay grew up in the Traverse City area and comes from a family of seasoned maple syrup-makers who have been sugaring for generations. “For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been actively making with my hands,” he says. “There have been moments and people along the way that shed light on opportunities that led me to furniture.”In particular, he points to his grandfather, Larry Coe, who encouraged him to consider a career at the ripe age of 5.

Jul 22, 2024 | detroitdesignmag.com | Christine Hildebrand |Giuseppa Nadrowski

Javier Bardauil is an entertainer at heart. “I love to perform,” says the native of Buenos Aires, who is also the chef and owner of Barda, a James Beard Award finalist for best new restaurant. His latest performance, however, is set to take place at his soon-to-open choripanería, Puma — a casual restaurant in Detroit’s Core City neighborhood that serves South American street food in a space that’s reflective of Bardauil’s visionary spirit.

Jan 19, 2024 | medium.com | Christine Hildebrand

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