Sedgewick + Ferweda Architects

10/30/2026

Renovate. Expand. Relocate. Where do you start?

Not with the answer.

Start by taking a closer look at the space you have today.

What's working? What's creating challenges? Where are you running out of room? And what will your business need from its space in the years ahead?

Those questions can help uncover what needs to change and give you a better starting point for exploring your options.

Our free Building Space Analysis Checklist walks you through the areas worth evaluating, from productivity and space utilization to accessibility, building performance, customer experience, and future growth.

Download the free checklist → https://conta.cc/3QMPm3d

10/28/2026

A new location doesn’t have to mean a new building.

When Goyette Mechanical relocated, the opportunity wasn’t to start from the ground up. It was to take an existing building and make it work for them.

Through renovation, the new location was transformed to better support Goyette’s operations, team, and day-to-day needs.
It’s a great example of what Relocate + Renovate can look like.

Sometimes the right building is already there. It just needs to be reimagined around where your business is going.

Explore the Goyette Mechanical project →

Explore innovative architectural designs and remodeling projects by Sedgewick + Ferweda Architects, including Goyette Phase 1. Schedule your free consultation today.

10/26/2026

Sometimes, the right move is actually a move.

When your current building or property can no longer support where your business is headed, relocation may be worth exploring.

But relocating doesn't necessarily mean building new.

You could move into an existing building and renovate it around your needs (most common), or build new from the ground up.
Either path gives you the opportunity to rethink what your business needs from its next space.

The question becomes: What does your next building need to make possible?

Explore our Renovate, Expand, or Relocate guide → https://conta.cc/3QMPm3d

10/24/2026

You have the land. But can you build on it?

It’s easy to look at the open space next to your building and start imagining an addition.

But before you start planning what goes there, there’s another question to answer:
What will your site actually allow?

Zoning requirements, setbacks, parking, utilities, stormwater management, and other site conditions can all influence how, and whether, your building can expand.

That doesn’t mean expansion is off the table. It means understanding the property comes before designing the addition.

Because the space you see isn't always the space you can build on.

Thinking about expanding? An architect can help you understand the possibilities and limitations of your site before you start designing.

Start a conversation with SFA → https://conta.cc/47K5mZo

10/23/2026

Every project has a story… but yours shouldn’t be a horror movie. 👻

Scary change orders. Mysterious problems. Budgets that refuse to stay dead. 🧟

Start with a solid plan and a team that knows how to keep the project moving toward a much happier ending. 🎬

10/21/2026

Growth doesn't always mean moving. Sometimes, it means making room.

UA Local 370 Plumbers & Pipe Fitters needed additional space to better support its organization and the people it serves.

Rather than starting somewhere new, the solution was to build on what was already there.

SFA designed a 7,705-square-foot addition featuring a new hall with capacity for approximately 250 people, along with a new kitchen.

The result? More room for the organization to gather, connect, and continue growing, all while remaining at its existing facility.

See more of the UA Local 370 project →

See how we seamlessly added an addition to the union building to create a much needed event space.

10/19/2026

What if you've outgrown your building, but not your location?

Your team needs more room. Operations are getting tight. Maybe you've added services, equipment, or people that your building was never designed to accommodate.

But the location? That still works.

That's when expansion may be worth exploring.

An addition can give your business room to grow while allowing you to keep the location, customer base, and community presence you've already established.

But having open space on your property doesn't necessarily mean you can build on it. Parking, utilities, zoning, setbacks, stormwater requirements, and future growth all need to be part of the conversation.

So before asking, “How much space should we add?”

Start with:

“What can our site actually support?”

Not sure whether expanding or another option makes sense for your business?

Explore our Renovate, Expand, or Relocate guide → https://conta.cc/3QMPm3d

10/17/2026

You know what you want to change. So, what happens next?

Maybe you need to move a few walls. Reconfigure offices. Add a restroom. Or change how customers move through your space.

Once a commercial renovation moves beyond cosmetic repairs and into work requiring permitted construction documents, working with a licensed architect isn't just a good idea; it's part of the process.

In Michigan, construction documents required for a building permit generally must be sealed and signed by a Michigan-licensed architect or professional engineer, subject to applicable exceptions.

Why?

Because even a change that seems straightforward can affect building code, accessibility, exiting, structural conditions, and mechanical or electrical systems.
So, knowing what you want to change is a great start.

The next step is making sure it's designed, documented, and permitted correctly.
Planning a commercial renovation?

Start a conversation with SFA → https://conta.cc/47K5mZo

10/16/2026

Happy Boss’s Day, Jeff! 🏢🎉

Today we celebrate the leadership, dedication, and vision that keep our team moving forward. Thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and for inspiring us to do our best every day!

We appreciate all that you do!

10/14/2026

Sometimes, the right space is the one you already have.

When Bay Metro Central Bus Station needed updates, the answer wasn't starting over. It was reinvesting in the existing facility.
SFA renovated 2,475 square feet of the Bay City station, working within the existing building to give the space its next chapter.

That's one of the opportunities renovation can offer: keeping what works while rethinking what doesn't.

Before assuming your business needs a new building, it may be worth asking:
What potential is already inside the one you have?

Learn more about Bay Metro’s transformation:

Explore how we brought new life into Bay City's Central Bus Station to create a more efficient and welcoming space for staff and guests.