Awards and Proclamations
Print and Video Credits
Philanthropic Endeavors
Commercial Clients List
Professional Organizations
Awards and Proclamations
Senator Henry E. Stallings II • Proclamation of Excellence
Congress Woman Barbara Rose Collins • Proclamation of Excellence
Mayor Dennis Archer • Proclamation of Excellence
Native Detroiter • Outstanding Business Person of the Year
Michigan Department of Commerce • Outstanding Business Person 3 years
Detroit Public Schools • Outstanding Community Service 6 years
Catherine Ferguson Academy School for Pregnant Teens • Sex Equity/Diversity Project Award 4 years
Michigan’s List of Registered Designers
Dallas Friends • Outstanding Business Person of the Year
Affirmations • Outstanding Person of the Year
Men of Color • Person of the Year
Triangle Foundation • Person of the Year
Gay & Lesbian Pride Board • Pride Award
A. Philip Randolph Career & Technical Institute Practicum Program • Employer’s Award
Legacy Of Success • Living Legend Award
Charles R. Drew • Educator of Excellence Award
Nominated Stonewall Book Award
Toastmasters International • Humorous Speech Winner 2009 Area
Toastmasters International • Humorous Speech Winner 2009 Division F
Toastmasters International • Humorous Speech 3rd place District
Toastmasters International • International Speech 2010 • Winner, Area
Toastmasters International • International Speech 2010 • Winner, Division
Toastmasters International • International Speech 2010 • 2nd place, District
Toastmasters International Leadership Program Competent Leader Award • June 2010
Toastmasters International • Advanced Communicator Bronze Award • June 2010
Toastmasters International • Advanced Communicator Silver Award • June 2010
Toastmasters International • Triple Crown Award • June 2010
Guinness Book of World Records • Member of District 47 Speech Team • 80 hours of continuous speeches • June 13th 2010
Toastmasters International • Advanced Communicator Gold Award • December 2010
Toastmasters International • Advanced Leader Bronze Award • December 2010
Toastmasters International • International Speech Contest 1st place Winner Coral Gables Fl • Janurary 2011
Toastmasters International • International Speech Contest 1st place Winner Coral Gables Fl • Janurary 2012
Print Credits
Philanthropic Endeavors
Professor of English to students from the following Countries
- Mexico
- Peru
- Canada
- Argentina
- Venezuela
- France
- Italy
- Columbia
- Dominican Republic
- Japan
- China
- Costa Rica
- Panama
- Honduras
- Haiti
- Guatemala
- Puerto Rico
- Brazil
- Spain
- Aruba
Professor of Spanish to students from following countries
- Mexico Mayan
- Canada
- Korea
- Belize
- United States
- Italy
- France
- Holland
- Brazil
Catherine Ferguson Academy, School for pregnant teens
Educator and Mentor
Affirmations
Board of Directors
Men of Color AIDS Education and Prevention
Board of Directors
Mentor, Youth Rescue
Triangle Foundation
Human Rights Advisor
Goodwill Second Chance Last Opportunity
Designer
Business Professional Women, Hattitude luncheon 2010
Speaker
Haiti Relief 2010
Randolph Voc/Tech Center
Educator, Internship program
University of Miami, Interior Design & Architectural Department
Educator, Internship program
University of Michigan, Interior Design & Architectural Department
Educator, Internship program
Lawrence Technological University, Architectual Department
Educator, Internship program
Henry Ford Highschool, Mumford Highschool, Redford Highschool, Cass Tech Highschool
Educator, Internship program
Booker High School, Film & Music Department
Educator, Internship program
Community Outreach
Hosted monthly dinners with National and Local Political Leaders and Law Enforcement Chiefs along with Community Activist to insure equal rights for all
AIDS Fundraisers
Sponsored and Promoted
Trinity Christian Fellowship Center
Youth Mentoring Outreach Program
Make a Wish Foundation
Charity Show Host
Operacion Sonrisa, Nicaragua
Interior Designer Consultant
Commercial Accounts
Professional Organizations past and present
Lorenzo Buttram-Hubbard
Award Winning Architectural & Interior Designer, & International Speaker
Designer, and Socialite; Born the son of 60’s fashion model and debutante Sylvia, and R&B pioneer Dickie Diamond, aka Mr. Wiggles. Lorenzo, from a young age possessed an entrepreneurial spirit, and gift for the arts. While still in high school he bested hundreds of other youth for the coveted chair of Fashion Segment Host for a local television network. After completing his studies in New York, Lorenzo Founded Viggiano Interiors in 1988, while continuing his family’s commitment to public service, serving as a Law Enforcement Officer. In a short time, Viggiano Interiors became one of Detroit’s most recognized full service interior design firms, securing a substantial number of residential and commercial clients. A leader in the industry, Lorenzo, through innovation, and determination has created a unique market niche for himself where none existed before. Clients not only get award winning architectural and interior designs, quality furnishings, and service, they get in-depth personalized attention with his unparalleled style.
“That’s Got To Go!”
Life style television show
Initially a freelance designer of residential interiors, Lorenzo held the prestigious position of staff
and resident designer for several luxury brands including Taubman, and Stroh. Commercially, a slew of large-scale projects have garnered him praise, from hospitality and entertainment splendors, state of the art medical facilities, movie sets, and educational campuses. Purchasing the dilapidated Hall mansion in the historical Boston Edison area of Detroit gave Lorenzo a chance to showcase his design skills and appreciation for some of the masters. After undergoing extensive renovations, his home served as an example of his well-respected work for many years.
Never complacent, he launched the pilot of his first life style television show, “That’s Got To Go!”, Starred in COI Vision’s comedy, “Frat House”, was added to Michigan’s first list of Prestigious Designers, received numerous print credits, and accolades for his works including Businessman of the Year, and Congressional, and Senatorial recognitions, and medals.
Award Nominated
“Where I Was, Where I Am, Where I’m Going”
After regaining the ability to walk after a tragic accident in 2000, Lorenzo took on new challenges; penning his first book, Award Nominated "Where I Was, Where I Am, Where I'm Going", studying in the prestigious Universitario Dominico Americano, and Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra in Santo Domingo, and Spain, and achieving the title of Award Winning International Speaker, with more than 100 awards. honors and titles to his credit. Due to high demand, Lorenzo has expanded his business to include an International clientele, becoming an Architectural and Interior Designer of choice for some of the most prestigious families of Europe, and the Americas, while also starring in, and producing television's lifestyle show "On The Town With Lorenzo”; known for interviewing more guest than any other lifestyle show in the seasons it’s aired, guest hosting design segments for Nuestro Hogar in Central and South America, and being a contributing Architectural, Interior and Men’s Fashion columnist for Revue, and JetSet Magazines.
Each year, Lorenzo mentors to youth organizations, and trains interns to work in the industries of architecture, design, and the arts. This, along with countless shows, and lectures allows him to accomplish his goal of exposing others normally not in touch with the arts to explore its colorful, and thought provoking world.