Our tiered design studio offerings allow clients to select materials that fit their budget, while we continue to uphold our values of product quality and timeless design. With founders rooted in the architecture and design industries, you can expect a turnkey result regardless of when we join your renovation– anywhere from first design to finished build.
As a full-service residential design + build firm located in Grosse Pointe, we have grown our reputation for implementing creative solutions to complex home renovations and ground-up construction projects. Our principal strength is our knowledge and passion for beautiful design and quality. Beyond our experience, we bring timeliness, organization and professional oversight to the entire project team. Our high-touch approach ensures that we complete our projects on-schedule and within budget, while providing our clients with a single point of contact for all construction and architectural needs.
Holcomb Development Company is a full-service real estate development and design-build firm located in Metro-Detroit. We have grown our reputation for implementing creative solutions to complex real estate development transactions and construction projects. Our principal strength is our knowledge of multiple development and construction delivery methods. Beyond our experience, we bring timeliness, organization, and professional oversight to the entire development team. Our in-house & high-touch approach ensures that we complete our projects on-schedule and within budget.
Gene facilitates and oversees daily construction activities and on-site construction management and development work. Gene works with our large sub-contractor network and in-house construction team to deliver quality projects on budget and on time. Prior to founding Holcomb, Gene worked for a Grosse Pointe Farms-based real estate development and construction management company for over 15 years. Previously, he was an award-winning commercial real estate broker, and he has extensive experience in property management and lease negotiations. Gene has a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Siena Heights University. He is a licensed builder and has completed 30 hours of OSHA's construction-safety training. He resides in Grosse Pointe Farms with his wife Marisa, Children Elliott, Graham, Charlotte, Alice and dogs Roxy and Harry. Gene enjoys cooking and has an avid interest in the restaurants new and old throughout Detroit.
Andrew facilitates and oversees daily operations of the commercial real estate, construction management and development activities. Prior to founding Holcomb, Andrew worked for a Grosse Pointe Farms based real estate development and construction management company for over a decade. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration – finance from Wayne State University and is a licensed builder. Andrew is passionate about sustainable and affordable building techniques and solutions. He is a member of the board of trustees for the Grosse Pointe Farms Foundation and the Grosse Pointe Crisis Club. He resides in Grosse Pointe Farms with his wife Ellie, his son Owen and their golden retriever Lucy. He is an active sailor and enjoys racing on the Great Lakes in the summer.
Becca is a born designer. Across mediums, she has been creating impactful designs since she began her career. Becca’s profession is also her passion, and her deep knowledge of design allows her to bring a broad range of aesthetics to her projects. She has brought that passion and knowledge to historic restorations, new builds, commercial spaces and residential projects, both single and multi-family apartment buildings. She loves to collaborate with her clients and strives to create unique and livable spaces that grow with them timelessly.
Matt received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2018 and his Master of Architecture in 2019. He has a passion for revitalizing historical cities through creative design that considers an understanding of how environments evolve. His design philosophy is to ensure that the historical basis of a design is maintained while comprehending near-term societal trends and future re-use strategies. Before joining the team, he was involved in multiple historical renovations and new multifamily construction projects around the city of Detroit. In his free time he enjoys rock climbing with his two cats.
Carly is an experienced designer and project lead, managing work across commercial interiors, multifamily housing, adaptive reuse, and custom residential projects. She began her career in New York City after earning a B.Arch from Pratt Institute, building a strong foundation in technical rigor and design creativity. Now based in Detroit, Carly has led major projects like the Phoenix Suns and Mercury HQ and United Wholesale Mortgage's Corporate campus. She enjoys spending time with her family and young daughter Molly, working with ceramics, and taking on DIY renovation projects in her free time.