Having completed more historic renovation projects in Detroit’s urban core than any other firm, Kraemer Design Group’s local expertise in adaptive reuse and cultural resource management is unrivaled. Not only do we take the time to understand and research a building’s complete story, we even have dedicated historians on staff to guide us through the process. Many of our projects are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
We have successfully helped numerous clients apply for and receive critical historic tax credits and know the National Park Service requirements like the back of our hand. KDG researches historical data through photo archives, databases, libraries and government plan rooms and fully investigates and documents the interior—both through field measurements and extensive photography.
Our firm has successfully applied for millions of dollars in Michigan tax credits and Ohio tax credits, and we have excellent working relationships with SHPO Michigan and SHPO Ohio. We also have experience dealing with hazardous materials remediation, which is common to all historic rehabilitation projects. Mechanical systems, incoming utilities, electrical components, structural analysis, vertical transportation, exiting requirements and overall building integrity are all examined.
Check out a few of our historic consulting projects below:
