Ci Design Inc. is expanding its international presence with the opening of a new office in the heart of London. The new international hub will strengthen the architecture firm’s reach while working collaboratively with its seven U.S. offices in Baltimore, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Dallas, Texas; the DC Metro area; Greenville, South Carolina; Raleigh, North Carolina and Marlboro, New Jersey.
The new London office is located in Moor Place within the City of London’s Financial District.
“We chose London as a strategic gateway to the U.K., Europe, and other international markets,” said Christopher M. Ladd, Vice President and COO of Ci. “These regions are experiencing tremendous growth in our core practice areas, particularly Mission Critical and Science & Technology. Establishing a presence in London allows us to better support our existing clients, expand our international talent and build lasting partnerships with industry leaders around the world.”
Founded in 2009 by Christopher M. Ladd and John Larsen, Ci began as a small firm with a handful of employees in Baltimore and Boston. Today, the firm has grown to more than 150 professionals and serves a diverse portfolio of regional, national and international clients.
“Establishing our office in London’s historic commercial district positions us at the center of one of the world’s most influential business communities,” said John Larsen, president and CEO of Ci. “Our firm first established itself as ‘Concepts International,’ Ci for short, with an international presence through projects in Dubai. We’re excited to build on that foundation as we enter this next phase of growth. The success of our U.S. offices has created the opportunity to expand globally once again, allowing us to better serve clients wherever their projects take them.”
