Sims Design Group Associates LLC, often simplified as SDG Associates, is an American architectural firm, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.. It is the city of Detroit’s oldest Black-owned architecture firm.[1]

SDG Associates
Sims Design Group Associates LLC
Formation1964; 60 years ago (1964)
FounderHoward Sims
TypeLimited liability company
Headquarters607 Shelby, Suite 704,
Detroit, Michigan, United States
ServicesArchitectural design, engineering, project management
Key people
Howard Sims (1964–2016),
Harold Varner (1973–?)
Websitesdg-assoc.com
Formerly called
Howard Sims & Associates (1964–1975),
Sims–Varner (1976–?)

History

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It was founded in 1964 in Ann Arbor by architect Howard Sims, under the name Howard Sims & Associates.[2] In 1968 the office was moved to Detroit.[2] In 1969, the firm incorporated and Sims was given the role of president.[3] Architect Harold Varner joined the firm in 1973.[4] By 1976, the firm name was changed to Sims–Varner to reflect a new Varner partnership, and Varner as the executive vice president.[4]

It now operates as SDG Associates.[4] As of 2019, Wesley Sims (son of Howard Sims) is the CFO and COO of SDG Associates.[1]

List of work by SDG Associates

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Piper, Matthew (2019-07-15). "The legacy of black architects in Detroit". Curbed Detroit. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  2. ^ a b "Sims-Varner and Associates". Docomomo US. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  3. ^ a b c "Architect finds there's still life after basketball". Detroit Free Press. 1982-02-15. p. 1C. Retrieved 2024-01-24 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "A designer's designer Architect Howard Sims helped create blue print for post-rebellion Detroit". The Michigan Chronicle. 2016-04-04. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  5. ^ "Second Baptist Church". SAH ARCHIPEDIA. 2018-07-17. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  6. ^ Mondry, Aaron (2019-07-16). "Notable buildings in Detroit designed by black architects, mapped". Curbed Detroit. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  7. ^ Weddell, Dorothy (1974-08-27). "Elmwood III Apartments Going Up After 20 Years". Detroit Free Press. p. 3. Retrieved 2024-01-24 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ a b Jesse, David (April 1, 2016). "Trailblazing architect Howard Sims dies at 82". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
  9. ^ a b c Hill, Eric J.; Gallagher, John (2003). AIA Detroit: The American Institute of Architects Guide to Detroit Architecture. Wayne State University Press. pp. 18, 160, 242. ISBN 978-0-8143-3120-0.
  10. ^ a b Benedetti, Marti (April 4, 2016). "Noted Detroit architect Howard Sims dies at 82". Crain's Detroit Business.
  11. ^ "Stroh Brewery Sims-Varner". Jet. Earl G. Graves Ltd. March 1987. p. 73.
  12. ^ "Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History". SAH ARCHIPEDIA. 2018-07-17. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
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