Our Story

Truly elegant design incorporates top-notch functionality into a simple uncluttered form. David Lewis

Presley Architecture is a boutique architectural firm dedicated to fine design in residential and small commercial structures as well as the urban landscape.

Since 1987 Presley Architecture has worked in a wide variety of styles and building types. From classical to modern aesthetic, from larger industrial/commercial spaces to small cozy cottages, Presley Architecture has a considerable portfolio. The firm specializes in residential projects of all stripes and sizes as well as historic preservation/adaptive reuse of commercial structures.

Starting in a small-renovated carriage house in 1987, Presley Architecture has since expanded to two office locations in northwestern and southeastern Michigan. Though there are a few key players behind the scenes at the firm, the primary person in charge is Greg Presley, the principal architect. When you hire Greg you get Greg.

Additionally, clients benefit from Greg’s experience in community planning. Presley has served for 28 years on the Northville Downtown Development Authority and for 6 years for the Petoskey Downtown Management Board’s Design Committee. He has worked on new urbanist traditional neighborhoods as well as smaller scale downtown planning projects. This experience helps Greg provide a special insight into the development of all projects, from residential housing and neighborhood layout to small commercial development.

Whatever the project Presley Architecture aims to synthesize client style, budget, and time line with the existing conditions and contours of the site, all to to create a unique yet functional structure or urban space.

How we work

Defining the dream. “I try to bring out the inner architect”, Presley says about his clients. Taking client ideas and visuals as well as understanding family dynamics or business needs, Greg attempts to create a beautiful design that achieves all objectives in a way that realizes the client vision.

Determining the budget. Starting with client budget, Presley Architecture relates project cost to client objectives and wishes. This process helps to facilitate better choices that balance design and cost.

Creating the design. The best projects are a collaborative process, the result of client vision and personal aesthetic along with the architect’s experience, creativity and skill. “An architect needs to build trust so that the client knows that they are an important participant in the design process.” Throughout the evolving design process there are inevitably adjustments made to make a better end result. In the end the best collaborations make for the best projects.