In a move that expands its capabilities in the luxury hospitality sector and its West Coast presence, Princeton, N.J.-based Michael Graves Architecture (MG) has acquired Kollin Altomare Architects, a Los Angeles-based architecture and design firm renowned for its expertise in hospitality design.
Founded in 1995, Kollin Altomare is a full-service boutique design and planning firm specializing in the hospitality, residential and mixed-use sectors. With offices in Los Angeles and Chicago, the team has completed the design and renovation of over 400 hospitality and leisure projects worldwide. Recent work includes The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef and the Morningstar Buoy Haus Resort at Frenchman’s Reef, Autograph Collection in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in Dana Point, Calif.; The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.; the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and the Hyatt Centric and Hyatt House to the downtown Vista district in Columbia, South Carolina.
“MG’s welcoming of Kollin Altomare Architects into the MG family aligns with our strategic vision of delivering unparalleled design expertise to clients nationwide,” said Joe Furey, president and CEO of MG. “Their leadership and exceptional portfolio of hospitality projects will significantly enhance our ability to serve luxury hospitality clients while expanding our presence on the West Coast and in the Midwest.”
Other recent MG acquisitions include Maryland-based Waldon Studio Architects, New Jersey-based Jose Carballo Architectural Group, North Carolina-based Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce Architects, Washington, D.C.-based PGN Architects, Texas-based practice technology consultancy Parallax Team and Knoxville, Tenn.-based Studio Four Design. The firm also recently established a studio in Charlotte, N.C.
“This collaboration builds on our shared commitment to exceptional design, offering an unmatched ability to deliver large-scale and highly specialized projects around the world,” said Michael Kollin, founder, president and CEO of Kollin Altomare. “By joining forces with MG, we gain access to a powerful network and an expanded toolbox of resources and expertise. This is a pivotal moment for our team as we continue to innovate in the hospitality sector while extending our reach into new markets and project types.”
Under the new company structure, Kollin will continue to lead Kollin Altomare’s 20-person team.
