Princeton, New Jersey-based Michael Graves Architecture has announced that the firm is expanding once again with the acquisition of Studio Four Design, a successful 17-person operation working with over twenty years of experience on various project types in the Knoxville, Tennessee, market.

The expansion follows five other acquisitions completed between March 2022 and June of last year. The move will allow the firm to compete in a new region, where they say they have identified a need for design services. The two share a similar organizational mission that's geared towards creating a "human-centric" architecture. Michael Graves' CEO and President Joe Furey says the addition "[encourages] us to embrace new perspectives and experiences, furthering our mission to create impactful design nationally."

Stacy Cox, Principal at Studio Four Design, added: "This merger leverages the skillsets and experiences at Studio Four Design, allowing us to take our capabilities and offerings to a new level. We’re eager to immerse our team in cross-collaboration and mentorship opportunities through MG’s vast network."

"The ongoing evolution of MG has a wider positive impact on studios operating nationally," Jeff Goines, Partner at Michael Graves' PGN DC Studio, explains further. "Since our merger with MG last year, our studio has been presented with an abundance of opportunities to work alongside others within our organization, fostering the expansion of our reach and developing the skills and knowledge of employees internally. By bringing in new voices from different regions, our teams can expand our scope, getting a firsthand look at the markets in these areas."

Founded by the late Princeton School of Architecture professor Michael Graves in 1964, the firm now operates seven offices and related studios in four states and the District of Columbia.