Carolyn Dettmer

Carolyn Dettmer is a northern Michigan native, with family roots dating back to the 1600’s. After graduating from Petoskey High School, Carolyn attended Northern Michigan University in Marquette, drawing inspiration from the beauty of the Upper Peninsula. Carolyn continued her education at the University of Michigan, graduating from the A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. Carolyn began her architectural design career in San Francisco, California. She designed for several top firms in northern California, working in Napa Valley, Carmel, Palo Alto, and San Francisco. In 2010, Carolyn returned to her northern Michigan roots. She worked as a designer and project manager for acclaimed architect, Nicholas J. White.

Carolyn offers more than 20 years of residential and commercial building design experience. She has a holistic, client-centered philosophy, designing spaces that are a true reflection of the owner. Carolyn Dettmer Design is ready to work with you from project inception through construction to make your dream project real.

Services

Whether you call northern Michigan home year-round, or this is your special, seasonal place, whether you are looking to build new or re-model, whether you have a residential or commercial project, Carolyn Dettmer Design provides the full range of design services. We produce timeless architectural designs that reflect the client’s personality.