Corgan CEO Scott Ruch (left) and Mike Aziz, partner at Cooper Robertson and now principal at Corgan. [Photos: Corgan]

Corgan, the Dallas-based global architecture and design firm, has acquired Cooper Robertson, a New York–based practice known for its influential work in architecture, planning, and urban design.

“Cooper Robertson’s body of work exemplifies the power of design to strengthen communities and elevate the user experience,” Corgan CEO Scott Ruch said in a statement. “Bringing their talent and perspective into Corgan furthers our ability to deliver design excellence across more typologies.”

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Corgan said that the strategic move expands both firms’ opportunities, providing Cooper Robertson the scale and resources to extend its reach, while broadening Corgan’s expertise across public, cultural, and educational environments. Together, the firms aim to advance “a shared vision of delivering visionary, place-making projects that enrich the built environment and the communities they serve.”

According to Corgan, Cooper Robertson has shaped spaces that connect people and places as designers of the Gateway Arch Visitor Center; as executive architects for the recently completed Studio Museum in Harlem and the Princeton University Art Museum; as master planners for Battery Park City and Hudson Yards’ urban design framework; and as architects and planners of numerous cultural, educational, and waterfront projects.

Cooper Robertson will maintain its client relationships while gaining access to Corgan’s global network, research resources, and multidisciplinary expertise, Corgan said.

‘A powerful alignment of design values and vision’

Via the acquisition, Corgan will expand its depth in higher education, civic, and cultural markets, strengthening its ability to deliver comprehensive, integrated design solutions that respond to the evolving needs of cities, campuses, and communities worldwide.

“The joining of Cooper Robertson with Corgan is a powerful alignment of design values and vision,” said Mike Aziz, AIA, LEED AP, partner at Cooper Robertson, and now principal at Corgan. “Corgan’s depth in innovation, research, and technical excellence, combined with our history in cultural, civic, educational, and urban design and planning, allows us to amplify our shared commitment to shaping meaningful places.”

Corgan said that Cooper Robertson’s team will integrate into Corgan, ensuring a seamless blending of cultures, values, and design philosophies.

Corgan noted that the addition strengthens its Northeast presence, complementing established offices in Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C.

With more than 1,200 employees across 20 locations worldwide, Corgan is ranked the No. 1 data center, No. 3 aviation, and No. 4 architecture firm overall in the U.S. and recognized as an Interior Design Giant.

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