Generational Group Advises Ann Arbor Architects Collaborative in Sale to Tandem Engineering

The acquisition closed on February 2, 2026, bringing together two Michigan-based firms focused on sustainable design and engineering solutions.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Generational Group, a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, announced the sale of Ann Arbor Architects Collaborative, Inc. to Tandem Engineering. Ann Arbor Architects Collaborative is a multidisciplinary architecture and interior design firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, while Tandem Engineering is a certified engineering and project management firm headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

Why it matters

This acquisition brings together two Michigan-based firms that share a focus on sustainable design and engineering solutions. The deal reflects Generational Group's focus on creating impactful partnerships that drive long-term value and position organizations for ongoing growth and success.

The details

Ann Arbor Architects Collaborative has partnered with clients since 1983 to deliver responsive, sustainable design solutions across healthcare, education, municipal and corporate projects. Tandem Engineering provides fully integrated engineering and project management services to industrial, commercial, manufacturing, energy and process engineering sectors, emphasizing a collaborative approach that fosters creative technological solutions, cost savings and measurable returns on investment.

  • The acquisition closed on February 2, 2026.

The players

Generational Group

A leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Ann Arbor Architects Collaborative, Inc.

A multidisciplinary architecture and interior design firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that has partnered with clients since 1983 to deliver responsive, sustainable design solutions.

Tandem Engineering

A certified engineering and project management firm headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, that delivers fully integrated services to industrial, commercial, manufacturing, energy and process engineering sectors.

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What they’re saying

“This transaction reflects our focus on creating impactful partnerships that drive long-term value. It brings partners together around a shared vision and positions the organization for ongoing growth and success.”

— Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group (BusinessWire)

The takeaway

This acquisition demonstrates the value of bringing together Michigan-based firms with complementary expertise in sustainable design and engineering solutions, positioning the combined organization for continued growth and success in serving their clients.