Kraemer Design Group is returning to its core business over the last year by taking on more renovation design work in downtown Detroit.
"We have half a dozen projects in Capitol Park alone that we are working on," says Bob Kraemer, principal of
Kraemer Design Group.
Among those projects are the rehabs of the Detroit Savings & Bank Building and the Farwell Building.
The 17-year-old architecture firm has made it mark doing design work for a number of high-profile renovations in downtown Detroit, such as the
Broderick Tower and
The Lofts at Merchant Row. The downtown Detroit-based firm took a hit during the recession and construction practically ground to a halt, forcing it to take on more out-of-state work in the hospitality industry, including designing hotels.
Kraemer Design Group has rebounded with the economy and taken on an increasing share of work in the Motor City’s center. Among its more recent projects are the
David Whitney Building overlooking Grand Circus Park and
The Auburn in Midtown.
"We definitely see ourselves incredibly busy for the next couple of years," Kraemer says.
The increase in conctracts has allowed Kraemer Design Group to grow its staff. The firm has hired six people over the last year, expanding its staff to 28 employees and two summer interns. It is also looking to hire four more design professionals right now.
Source: Bob Kraemer, principal of Kraemer Design Group
Writer: Jon Zemke
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