Brakels, Archer Join Architectural Staff

René Brakels and Cassie Archer / Courtesy of Derek Hayn, Centerbrook Architects

Centerbrook, CT – Centerbrook Architects & Planners recently announced two new hires with René Brakels and Cassie Archer joining the architectural staff.

Brakels joins Centerbrook with a diverse background of 15 years in the architecture industry. Most recently he served as a job captain at RGB Architects in Providence, Rhode Island. Archer comes to Centerbrook from Kenneth Boroson Architects in New Haven where she was a senior job captain.

Both Brakels and Archer joined Centerbrook in February and are working on Quinnipiac University projects.

“We look for well-rounded people who have a spark. We were delighted to find René and Cassie who are full of energy, care about people and are driven to excel at the craft of building,” said Centerbrook Principal Jim Childress, FAIA. “They are already proving to be great additions to our staff.”