Michael Graves Architecture acquires Walter Robbs — its third firm in eleven months

2023-01-31T18:18:00-05:00

Michael Graves Architecture is once again expanding in the Mid-Atlantic market with the newly-announced acquisition of the well-known North Carolina-based firm Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce Architects.

The move comes after successive acquisitions of Maryland's Waldon Studio Architects and the New Jersey-based Jose Carballo Architectural Group last year. The newly-formed company will retain its current Partners, while the trio of Wesley Curtis, Ken McDaniel, and Matt Messick will now serve as its three Principals.

“When evaluating this acquisition, we immediately recognized the talent and deep experience within the Walter Robbs team, particularly in the higher education, K-12, community, and sports sectors. As we learned more about each other, we realized our values were aligned, and that our collaboration would create instant synergy,” MG CEO Joe Furey explained in a press statement. “We were immediately impressed with Walter Robbs’ portfolio, its people, and the collaborative nat...

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Michael Graves Architecture acquires Walter Robbs — its third firm in eleven months