CannonDesign Joins Forces With Astorino to Create New Design-Led Design Build Division
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CannonDesign, a leading integrated global design firm, is acquiring and merging with Astorino, a Pittsburgh-based multidisciplinary firm in a deal that strengthens processes, assets and opportunities for both firms. The merger increases collective capabilities, opens new markets and enhances value for clients.
The firms cited their close alignment on values, vision and culture as the foundation of the new relationship -- both CannonDesign and Astorino place a premium on design solutions that address unique challenges faced by clients.
"Together, our talented professionals will pursue outcome-based design solutions that optimize our clients' performance," commented Gary Miller, Co-Chairman and CEO of CannonDesign. "This merger brings added value and opportunity to both organizations."
The merger also extends CannonDesign's presence in the markets Astorino currently serves and positions the firm to expand capabilities into industry innovations for project delivery offering increased choices for clients. A Design-Led Design-Build division to be led from the Pittsburgh office will advance innovative methods for project delivery. Louis P. Astorino, Jr., who spearheaded Astorino's Design Led-Design Build practice group over the last decade, will lead this strategic growth initiative nationwide.
"CannonDesign is a recognized global leader, and we've partnered on projects in the past," said Louis Astorino, Jr., CEO of Astorino. "We are compatible in culture, and complementary in talent, experience and capabilities. This is a superb opportunity for our team to work with CannonDesign's professionals to expand and innovate."
While strengthening the firm's existing focus on healthcare, education and corporate commercial markets, CannonDesign will gain access to Astorino's breadth and depth of talent and experience in both standard architectural services as well as innovative processes in research, design and construction. The firm also will gain access to a valued network of relationships in Pittsburgh and Abu Dhabi, vibrant regions with high growth potential.
About CannonDesign
CannonDesign is a globally integrated design firm that shapes success for clients in the areas of health, education, science and technology, corporate, sport, and government markets by engaging diverse perspectives and expertise to collaboratively create design solutions to the greatest challenges facing our clients and society. For more information, please visit www.cannondesign.com.
About Astorino
For four decades, Astorino has been at the forefront of where people and design intersect. A full-service company, Astorino combines architectural, engineering, construction, and interior design solutions with unprecedented human-centered research to provide one seamless delivery process. This internationally recognized firm leverages its creative foundation, interdisciplinary expertise, and a strong collaborative approach to create environments inspired by how people live, learn, heal, work, and play. For more information, please visit www.astorino.com.
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