Home Services

Modern Luxury Meets Heritage

In the heart of Ann Arbor’s scenic Geddes neighborhood, where winding roads and mature oaks define the landscape, many homes carry a classic 1940s charm. However, while the architecture of the past is beautiful, its layout often fails to meet the needs of modern families.When the owners of one such Dutch Colonial sought to transform their cramped, segmented living space into a breathtaking "Great Room," they collaborated with the award-winning team at Rochman Design Build. The result? A...

Health + Wellness

Restoring Smiles—And Lives

Dr. James Olsen has turned a neighborhood dental office into a haven for people seeking relief from chronic pain Article by Christopher Ankney | Photography by Stacy Anderson One patient who Dr. James Olsen remembers most vividly could barely manage the walk from the waiting room to the exam chair during her first appointment. She was a young mother, recovering from a car accident, whose world had shrunk to the two hours a day she could stand to be out of bed. There were headaches and...

Finance + Legal Services

Personal Wealth Care

Charlie Cook helps clients plan for the future while living in the present Article by Maria Karpiel | Photography by Stacy Anderson January has arrived! And with it, gyms around Ann Arbor are filling up, recipe book sales are surging, and conversations around healthy eating—and mental health—are taking center stage. It’s a moment when many of us naturally pause to consider what we want to feel different in the year ahead. And while we often focus on the physical or emotional aspects of...

Arts + Culture

The Healing Power of Music

The A2SO brings the profound benefits of music to the Ann Arbor community Article by Will Walker Orr It’s undeniable that music is one of the most powerful mediums of human expression. Varied in both form and breadth across the many cultures it unites, it has a profound capacity to conjure the sublime.   What many people may not realize is that music also carries lasting benefits for our health and well-being. Research shows it can lower blood pressure, heart rate, and cortisol...