HMC Architects recently announced that James Krueger, AIA, NCARB, has been named the firm鈥檚 new director of design. He will oversee design and lead strategies to improve the impact of HMC鈥檚 work.
Formerly serving as design principal where he led projects for HMC鈥檚 PreK-12 and civic practices, Krueger鈥檚 creative approach emphasizes the firm鈥檚 purpose of 鈥渄esign for good鈥� to support clients with high-performance solutions that aim to have a positive impact.
A graduate of California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, Krueger received his Bachelor of Architecture degree in 2001 and began his career as a junior designer at HMC that same year. He was one of the founding members of HMC鈥檚 Emerging Leaders Forum, where he served as vice-chair. He also recently served as an advisor to HMC鈥檚 Board of Directors.
Krueger鈥檚 award-winning portfolio of projects includes the County of San Diego鈥檚 North Coastal Live Well Health Center, Irvine Unified School District鈥檚 Portola High School, the City of San Clemente Marine Safety Headquarters, and the Quail Hill Community Center in Irvine, Calif. Krueger has maintained a close connection with Cal Poly Pomona, his alma mater, where he has co-taught vertical studios and participates regularly in design reviews.