Archinect - News2024-12-26T16:28:09-05:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150344562/michael-graves-architecture-acquires-pgn-architects-its-fourth-firm-within-one-year
Michael Graves Architecture acquires PGN Architects — its fourth firm within one year Josh Niland2023-03-30T15:12:00-04:00>2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/33/331234adcc94b72c6ac711cd0b7b1791.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/3110/michael-graves-architecture-design" target="_blank">Michael Graves Architecture</a> has expanded once again with its newly-announced acquisition of Washington, D.C.’s <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/74097219/pgn-architects" target="_blank">PGN Architects (PGN</a>). The addition marks their fourth such move in the past twelve months, following successive mergers with Mid-Atlantic firms <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150301670/michael-graves-architecture-is-expanding-with-the-acquisition-of-waldon-studio-architects" target="_blank">Waldon Studio Architects</a>, <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/22864039/jose-carballo-architectural-group-pc" target="_blank">Jose Carballo Architectural Group</a>, and <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150337593/michael-graves-architecture-acquires-walter-robbs-its-third-firm-in-eleven-months" target="_blank">Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce Architects</a>, respectively. </p>
<p>The Princeton-based MG announced the merger on Thursday as an attempt to bolster its expertise in the multifamily market and sectors. PGN Partners Jeff Goins and Sean Pichon will remain in leadership roles, while MG President and CEO Joe Furey will oversee the integration along lines related to the firm’s long-term strategic plan.</p>
<p>“When evaluating this acquisition, we immediately recognized the talent, forward-thinking design approach, and deep level of experience within the PGN team, especially in the multifamily sector with many mixed-use projects. As we learned more about each other, we realized our values al...</p>