Callison Acquires New York Based Barteluce Architects & Associates
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Dec. 16, 2011 – Global architecture and design firm Callison today announced the acquisition of New York based Barteluce Architects & Associates. The move expands Callison’s luxury retail client base and strengthens its delivery capabilities.
This acquisition will grow Callison’s New York team to over 75 architects. Since Jan. 1, 2011, Callison has added more than 200 professionals to its global offices and the company plans to make more strategic acquisitions and investments in the future. The company achieved 35 percent revenue growth for the fiscal year ending on Sept. 30, 2011.
“The acquisition of Barteluce Architects & Associates represents a unique opportunity for Callison to add additional talented employees to service many of the world’s leading luxury brands,” said John Jastrem, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Callison. “For more than 20 years Barteluce Architects & Associates have been delivering the best architectural services in the luxury retail space. The quality of Dan’s leadership and the strength of his team make this a fantastic addition to Callison. We are committed to providing all our clients with the global expertise and world-class design services that our firms are recognized for.”
“John Jastrem and the leadership team at Callison have a vision and embrace the values that best fit the culture of our company. Like them, we take pride in offering the best service to our luxury retail clients and look forward to an exciting future,” said Daniel Barteluce, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Barteluce Architects & Associates. “This is a powerful partnership that will benefit our teams and better serve our client’s global expansion.”
Founded in 1989, Barteluce Architects & Associates has established an international reputation for creative excellence and architectural expertise in luxury retail environments. Key clients include Burberry, Chanel, Cartier, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tiffany & Co., Wynn and other high-end luxury retail companies.
“We are excited to have the Barteluce team join our Callison New York and London offices. Our joint aspirations for design and client service philosophy of providing high quality work and our mutual dedication to customer service makes our offices a great fit out of the gate,” said Leigh Dennis, Principal and Managing Director of Callison in New York and London.
The Callison brand represents high quality work and dedication to customer service which integrates seamlessly with the Barteluce philosophy to deliver solutions to every project that are driven by the client’s image, objectives and needs.
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Founded in 1975, Callison is a global architecture firm specializing in retail, corporate, mixed-use, urban planning, residential, hospitality, mission critical and healthcare in markets worldwide. With offices in Seattle, Beijing, Dallas, Dubai, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, New York, Scottsdale and Shanghai, Callison is one of the largest design firms based in the United States. Callison creates places that amplify market share for Fortune 500 companies and international leaders with a design approach that drives business goals. For more information please visit, Facebook, Twitter or our Web site.
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