RESTAURANT/BAR
First Place
M.J. Whelan Construction
Photo by: Jeff Garland
Located across the street from Dollar Lake and inside Fenton Township’s well-loved Fenton Winery & Brewery, the Dream Machine Distillery is more than a bar — it’s an architectural statement and a physical expression of craftsmanship and creativity. The design strikes a balance between industrial edge and timeless craft, complementing the exposed mechanicals and brewery equipment while introducing warmth, character, and cohesion. Every joint, bracket, and finish detail was custom-executed to ensure both durability in a high-traffic environment and alignment with the brewery’s brand personality.
HOTEL/INN
First Place
Wickwood Inn With
Soucie Horner Design Collective
Photo by: Wickwood Inn
This 11-room boutique property in Saugatuck offers guests a quintessential coastal vacation experience and sets a new standard for distinctive vacations without an ounce of pretension. The inn oozes gracious hospitality, high design, inspiring environs, and culture, and features well-appointed furnishings, antiques, and one-of-a-kind art in every corner. Each guest room was completely reconfigured and curated with luxurious pieces. Many of the artifacts, artwork, and furnishings are available for purchase from this living showroom of the Soucie Horner Design Collective.
Second Place
Forest Inn, Douglas
Photo by: Eric Lanning
