Creating a Family Compound

Vision

After outgrowing her previous Engelsma-built home, this client sought something beyond the constraints of traditional neighborhoods. She envisioned a property that would combine her personal sanctuary, space for family connections, and accommodate her thriving flower business, Sparta Bloombar.

Challenge

The project required finding substantial acreage in an area with strict development restrictions, then creating a cohesive master plan for three separate structures. Township regulations complicated the vision by prohibiting shared driveways, while challenging septic requirements demanded precise lot configuration and placement.

Engelsma’s team spent six months securing the ideal agricultural property, then developed a comprehensive master plan that navigated complex township regulations.

Solution

Rather than simply building a home, we created an integrated family compound featuring:

A primary residence

Designed for privacy and connection to nature

Innovative driveway design

That maintained regulatory compliance while preserving the compound feel

Renovation of an existing structure

For the client’s best friend

A separate home

For the client’s brother

A purpose-built barn

For Sparta Bloombar floral business

Distinction

This project showcases Engelsma’s ability to address complex lifestyle requirements beyond typical residential construction. By understanding the client’s desire for community, family connection, and entrepreneurial space, we transformed raw acreage into a harmonious compound where life, family, and business converge within a shared environment.

The simultaneous construction of multiple structures required precise coordination of resources and schedules—a testament to Engelsma’s integrated project management capabilities and team of 75 specialists working in seamless collaboration.

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