Hamilton Anderson Associates
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Rainy Hamilton Jr., Kent Anderson |
| Headquarters | Detroit , United States |
Area served | National (United States) |
| Products | Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Interiors, Urban Design |
Hamilton Anderson Associates (HAA) is a multidisciplinary design firm headquartered in Detroit, established in 1994 by entrepreneurs Rainy Hamilton Jr. and Kent Anderson. Combining expertise in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, interiors, and urban design, the firm delivers innovative solutions for urban environments. Based in Paradise Valley, Detroit, HAA ranks among the largest African-American owned architectural practices nationwide, emphasizing modern and creative designs that improve the built environment.
Projects
- DTE Energy Co. Navitas House: HAA acted as the Architecture Firm of Record for the adaptive reuse of this historic Salvation Army facility in Detroit, now accommodating 140 DTE IT staff members.
- Ronald McDonald House: Completed in 2015, this $4.3 million initiative expanded and relocated the Southeastern Michigan location by 10,000 square feet, incorporating interior elements inspired by the Detroit Red Wings.
- Orleans Landing: HAA served as Architect of Record for Detroit’s inaugural residential development along the East Riverfront.
- Brush Park: A $70 million mixed-use project preserving historic residences while introducing 400 modern housing units; HAA fulfilled roles as Master Planner, Site Designer, and Architect for several structures.
- Wayne State University Anthony Wayne Apartments: Announced in 2017, HAA is responsible for designing over 800 on-campus residential units with commercial spaces located on the ground level.
- MGM National Harbor: Selected as Associate Architect of Record for MGM Resorts’ casino resort near Washington, D.C., overseeing casino floor design and early planning stages.
- Paradise Valley Cultural & Entertainment District (PVCED): Part of a $52.4 million redevelopment initiative celebrating Detroit’s African American cultural heritage; HAA will renovate its headquarters and construct a 16,000-square-foot expansion within this district.
- Little Caesar’s Arena: Participated as Associate Architect.
- Motown Historical Museum: Led a significant $50 million expansion project including interactive exhibits and preservation of historic homes; HAA served as Architect of Record.
- Hudson Building Site Redevelopment: Collaborated with SHoP Architects to create a mixed-use retail and residential development on the former Hudson’s Department Store location acquired by Dan Gilbert’s Bedrock.
- Detroit Works Project: Selected in 2012 to contribute expertise to Detroit’s comprehensive long-term urban planning effort.
These projects illustrate HAA’s leadership in urban revitalization and highlight its competitive edge through integrating multiple design disciplines to foster business expansion across national markets.