Yops & Wilkie receive award for
'Outstanding Facility Design'

On January 26, 1997, during the Organizational Award Program held by the Michigan Recreation and Park Association in Lansing, Yops & Wilkie, Architects received the "Outstanding Facility Design Award" for the Lake Erie Metropark Marshlands Museum & Nature Center. The Project had previously been selected by the Michigan Construction Industry for inclusion in the Design and Construction Showcase "95" as an example of the finest craftsmanship, design and construction project management in the state.

Owned and operated by the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority, the Lake Erie Marshlands Museum & Nature Center is a 7,150 square foot, one story building that houses museum, nature exhibit and observation areas, a classroom workroom, restrooms and offices. Its purpose is to interpret both the natural and cultural history of the lower Detroit River and western shore of Lake Erie. The building design flows with that two-part concept in mind. The design incorporates handicap, school group and public program needs, as well.

Yops & Wilkie, Architects has designed other Lake Erie Metro Park projects including the park's Administration Building; the Food Service Building; and the Wave Pool and Bath House. A commitment to innovate design is characteristic of the projects produced by the firm, which has provided the Downriver communities with architectural services for 42 years.