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Home of University of Michigan President Santa Ono after renovation

From left, University vice president and CFO Geoff Chatas and Tim Carlson, design manager for the project, take members of the media on a tour of the home of University of Michigan president Santa Ono in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Oct. 2, 2023. The home underwent a renovation this summer that reportedly came in under the $15 million budget.
From left, University vice president and CFO Geoff Chatas and Tim Carlson, design manager for the project, take members of the media on a tour of the home of University of Michigan president Santa Ono in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Oct. 2, 2023. The home underwent a renovation this summer that reportedly came in under the $15 million budget.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
The library with crown molding and a Steinway piano that belongs to the music school is seen on a tour of the home of University of Michigan president.
The library with crown molding and a Steinway piano that belongs to the music school is seen on a tour of the home of University of Michigan president.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
University photographer Roger Hart takes photos of the library with a Steinway piano that belongs to the music school during a tour of the home of University of Michigan President Santa Ono.
University photographer Roger Hart takes photos of the library with a Steinway piano that belongs to the music school during a tour of the home of University of Michigan President Santa Ono.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Pewabic Pottery tiles are used on the fireplaces in the home, including this one in the library.
Pewabic Pottery tiles are used on the fireplaces in the home, including this one in the library.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
This is one of the areas used as official university event space for special events.
This is one of the areas used as official university event space for special events.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
This is one of the areas used as official university event space for special events.
This is one of the areas used as official university event space for special events.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
A pendant light fixture in one of the areas used as official university event space for special events.
A pendant light fixture in one of the areas used as official university event space for special events.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
One of the areas used as official university event space for special events.
One of the areas used as official university event space for special events.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Ann Arbor News photographer Jacob Hamilton takes photos of one of the areas used as official university event space.
Ann Arbor News photographer Jacob Hamilton takes photos of one of the areas used as official university event space.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
One of the areas used as official university event space for special events.
One of the areas used as official university event space for special events.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
The windows in the study from 1933 were preserved during the renovation of the home.
The windows in the study from 1933 were preserved during the renovation of the home.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
The fireplace in the bedroom features Pewabic Pottery tiles as are the other fireplaces in the home.
The fireplace in the bedroom features Pewabic Pottery tiles as are the other fireplaces in the home.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
University photographer Roger Hart takes photos or video of the president's bedroom.
University photographer Roger Hart takes photos or video of the president's bedroom.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Part of the living area on the second floor of the home.
Part of the living area on the second floor of the home.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Photos on display in the kitchen on the second floor of the home of University of Michigan president Santa Ono.
Photos on display in the kitchen on the second floor of the home of University of Michigan president Santa Ono.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
The kitchen on the second floor of the home.
The kitchen on the second floor of the home.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Pewabic Pottery tile was used on the fireplace in a guest room.
Pewabic Pottery tile was used on the fireplace in a guest room.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
The rear bluestone patio was rebuilt and it is now ADA compliant.
The rear bluestone patio was rebuilt and it is now ADA compliant.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
The only request by President Santa Ono was three cherry blossom trees, one of them seen at left.
The only request by President Santa Ono was three cherry blossom trees, one of them seen at left.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
A squirrel seems interested in the group of media members starting a tour.
A squirrel seems interested in the group of media members starting a tour.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
The library includes a Steinway piano that belongs to the music school.
The library includes a Steinway piano that belongs to the music school.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
The rear bluestone patio was rebuilt and is ADA compliant with the ramped access, at left.
The rear bluestone patio was rebuilt and is ADA compliant with the ramped access, at left.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
The only request by President Santa Ono was three cherry blossom trees. Two of them are seen here.
The only request by President Santa Ono was three cherry blossom trees. Two of them are seen here.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News