Grand Rapids Magazine – Just who is J. Peterson?
WHEN ASKED HOW best to describe himself, Joel Peterson answers confidently and without hesitation. “Creative,” says the father of three and owner of a much talked about East Grand Rapids business. “I’m both creative from a design point of view and in my approach to business.”
Spring Parade of Homes entry designed to fit in with its East Grand Rapids neighbors
Architect Rob Sears says he made sure he really liked the “updated urban farmhouse” he designed for the Greater Grand Rapids 2014 Spring Parade of Homes. “I live across the street,” said Sears, owner of Sears Architects Inc. “I facetiously told the owner this has to be the best project our firm has ever done […]
Fall Parade of Homes features modern home in a traditional neighborhood setting
Ten years ago, home builder Joel Peterson said he would not have shown off a Parade of Homes entry in a 100-year-old neighborhood while building a $589,000 house on speculation across the street. But today’s new home buyers want to live in a walkable neighborhood close to the city, says Peterson. Full Story
