Eighteen months ago Nederveld practically had no presence in Ann Arbor. Today the Grand Rapids-based architecture firm has a four-person office on the city's near north side.
Three of those four people were hired within the last year as the 60-person firm (which also has an office in Holland) expanded its presence eastward. It is expected to hire another 2-3 Ann Arbor employees within the next 90 days.
"We wanted to expand and the timing was right," says Terry Sanford, principal of Nederveld. "We're really excited about the Ann Arbor market."
Nederveld leaders have been interested in Ann Arbor for some time. They see it as Michigan’s most vibrant area outside of their own Grand Rapids home.
The company became interested in Ann Arbor after working with local Tree Town developer Peter Allen. Nederveld's office is at 920 N Main St. a few doors down from Allen’s office. However, that might change soon as the company grows its Ann Arbor office.
"We're hoping we'll grow out of that space within three years," Sanford says.
Source: Terry Sanford, principal of Nederveld
Writer: Jon Zemke
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