C2AE

Create ahead.

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About the firm

C2AE is an architecture and engineering practice founded in 1966 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. With nearly 60 years of experience, it plans, designs, and delivers facilities and public infrastructure for municipalities, school districts, manufacturers, and community organizations. Ninety percent of its work comes from repeat clients, reflecting a people-first approach and a commitment to economic development in the communities it serves.

Established
1966
Firm type
Architecture & Engineering · Civil Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Landscape Architecture · Mechanical Engineering · Structural Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

People

Bill KimbleGovernment Leader

Capabilities

Architecture and Design

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From initial concepts to construction documents, C2AE delivers architectural and design services for schools, recreation centers, municipal buildings, and manufacturing facilities - integrating interior design, site planning, and landscape architecture into cohesive built environments.

  • Architecture
  • Interior Design
  • Site Design
  • Landscape Architecture

Engineering

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Structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and transportation disciplines are delivered as an integrated practice, supporting building projects alongside outdoor and linear infrastructure for municipal, institutional, and industrial clients.

  • Structural Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering

Water and Wastewater Engineering

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Deep regulatory knowledge and community-scale expertise support water treatment plants, distribution systems, wastewater facilities, and combined sewer separation for municipalities across Michigan and New York.

  • Water Engineering
  • Wastewater Engineering

Helps communities manage infrastructure assets, plan capital improvements, and communicate maintenance needs through spatial data tools.

  • Infrastructure Asset Mapping
  • Capital Improvement Prioritization
  • Stakeholder Communication Mapping

Industries

Arts & Culture · Education · Government · Healthcare · Historic Preservation · Manufacturing · Parks & Open Space · Sports & Recreation · Transportation · Wastewater · Water Supply

Projects

Cosma Castings

Battle Creek, Michigan · Manufacturing · Client: Cosma Castings