(Detroit, Mich. –August 3, 2017) – Hamilton Anderson Associates (HAA) announced today the addition of Renee Cruse as director of interiors. Cruse brings an extensive expertise in interior design to the firm with over 25 years of work experience in historic preservation, innovative office planning, hospitality and residential design. Cruse will oversee the variety of the firm’s current interior design projects across Detroit and will use her expertise to expand the firm’s presence in the interior design discipline.
Renee Cruse
“Bringing in Cruse to fill this role is a huge win for the firm as we continue to see employee and new project growth this year,” said Rainy Hamilton Jr., founder and CEO of HAA. “Her unique perspective and approach to interior design will have a significant impact on our firm. She will be a vital player to help HAA’s leadership team continue to advance its expertise in all disciplines of design, while also helping to open up new opportunities to grow the firm.”
Cruse has spent her entire career as the lead interior designer at the University of Michigan where she served as the project manager for a number of projects including the North Quad, East Quad, College of Engineering Beyster Building, Munger Graduate Residences and the Ross School of Business’ executive residence. Additionally, she led projects in interior design for technology environments such as conference rooms, open collaboration and classrooms.
“Joining Hamilton Anderson Associates allows me to play a role in revitalizing Detroit using creative design – two of my passion areas,” said Cruse. “HAA’s involvement in projects like Brush Park, Paradise Valley and Orleans Landing provides an incredible opportunity for me, and I look forward to using my experiences in working on similar projects to help make a huge impact on Detroit.”
Cruse is a current member of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and is a certified professional interior designer under the IIDA criteria, which required her to pass the National Council for Interior Designers Qualification (NCIDQ). She earned a bachelor’s degree in interior design from Eastern Michigan University.
To learn more about HAA and all of the projects they are involved with, visit www.hamilton-anderson.com.
