Newcastle architecture firm GT3 is looking to opportunities in the US market thanks to a new partnership with a Boston-based design firm.
The practice has joined forces with Sasaki, which also has offices in New York, Denver and Shanghai, to create an alliance of more than 400 architectural design specialists. The firms say the combined expertise will benefit projects in various sectors and specialisms including sports and leisure, masterplanning, workplace design and landscape architecture.
Sasaki employs about 300 people and has delivered projects around the world, including what is claimed to be Europe's largest urban development scheme in Greece, an international school in Chile and an exhibition centre in China. Meanwhile, GT3's team of about 50 has created designs for everything from leisure centres to offices, from its Tyneside and Nottingham bases.
Simon Dunstan, director at GT3 Architects, said: "This is a valuable alliance for both organisations that opens up numerous opportunities in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ and the US. When we met with the Sasaki team, we were able to explore a number of potential projects and very quickly established a shared culture with lots of common values – the perfect bedrock for our alliance.
"The pandemic has clearly demonstrated that remote working is no barrier to collaboration, a concept that is at the heart of our relationship. We’re really excited to be working closely with the Sasaki team to share knowledge, research, expertise and staff as well as utilise technology and best practice to suit the specific needs of all our clients and projects. This announcement marks the culmination of extensive discussions and hard work behind the scenes and we’re looking forward to growing our presence in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ and America – supporting our teams and clients along the journey."
Sasaki CEO James Miner said: "Sasaki has an incredible 70-year legacy and global reputation, which gives new generations of leaders an amazing platform on which to grow our business. We continuously seek to balance our history with forward looking curiosity and innovation to remain relevant in today’s world.
"Our alliance with GT3 provides a great opportunity to bring new voices and expertise to clients in a way that we could not before. We're excited to work alongside GT3 to grow our collective portfolio in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ, and collaborate with them here in the US and beyond."
