Creating inspiring spaces
Explore the transformations in workplaces, learning environments and healthcare spaces across West Michigan and Northeast Indiana.
Corporate Headquarters in Plymouth MI
Corporate Headquarters in Plymouth MI
For a leading global manufacturing company, the first phase of its Plymouth, Michigan, workplace transformation was about more than modernizing an aging office. It was about creating a workplace designed to support stronger collaboration, greater flexibility, and a better employee experience.
Corporate Headquarters in Plymouth, MI
When a leading global technology company began planning an expansion of its North American headquarters, the goal was about more than adding square footage. Leadership saw an opportunity to create a workplace that reflected the modern, forward-thinking environment of its global headquarters while better supporting the way employees work today.
FASTSIGNS® Grand Rapids
When FASTSIGNS® set out to create a new workspace, the goal was to build an environment that reflected their brand while supporting the way their team works every day. They partnered with Custer to deliver a cohesive, functional office through a full-service design approach, from initial space planning to the final finishing touches.
Western Michigan University – Valley Oaks Residence Hall
When students move away from home for the first time, where they live shapes far more than where they sleep. Residence halls become places where friendships begin, study groups form, and a sense of belonging takes root. That's exactly what Western Michigan University set out to create with Valley Oaks—a new residence hall designed to redefine the first-year student experience.
Grand Valley State University – Lubbers Student Services Center
Grand Valley State University's Lubbers Student Services Center recently underwent a $6.3 million renovation focused on modernizing the admissions and registrar offices and creating a more welcoming, easy-to-navigate experience for students and visitors. The investment reflects the university's ongoing commitment to supporting student success through spaces that are accessible, functional, and designed around the needs of today's students.
42 North Partners
When 42 North Partners set out to refresh its office, the goal was not to start from scratch. The organization already had a beautiful space with strong bones. However, over time, the environment had begun to feel closed off, limiting visibility, collaboration, and the flow of natural light throughout the office.
Grillo’s Pickles
As demand for Grillo's Pickles continued to grow across the country, the company set out to create a new facility that could support its expanding operations while providing employees with a workplace that reflected the energy and momentum of the brand.
JW Marriott
Maintaining a luxury guest experience while completing a major renovation requires careful planning, precise execution, and strong coordination between project partners. That was especially true during a multi-year flooring renovation at the JW Marriott in downtown Grand Rapids.
Erin’s House for Grieving Children
For children, teens, and families navigating the loss of a loved one, having a safe and welcoming place to connect, heal, and find support can make all the difference. That's the mission at Erin's House for Grieving Children, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing hope and healing for families throughout Northeast Indiana.
Kent District Library – Cascade Township Branch
At Kent District Library’s Cascade Branch, every design decision started with a simple question: What does the community need most?
KRESA
Custer partnered with Wightman to support the vision for the new campus, focusing on the design and furnishing of the learning studios.
Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore
When Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore set out to reimagine their workspace, the vision extended far beyond a traditional office environment. The goal was to create a flexible, inspiring destination that supports collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning for both staff and the young leaders they serve every day.