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Altoon + Porter Architects renamed Altoon Partners

Altoon + Porter Architects renamed Altoon Partners

The global practice, with offices in Los Angeles, Amsterdam, and Shanghai, specializes in retail, residential and mixed-use developments.


By By BD+C Staff | April 16, 2012
Marina City, Qingdao, China, one of the projects completed by Altoon Partners.
Marina City, Qingdao, China, one of the projects completed by Altoon Partners.
This article first appeared in the May 2012 issue of BD+C.

Altoon + Porter Architects has adopted a new firm name, Altoon Partners, to reflect the current structure of the partnership. 

“With the retirement of co-founder Jim Porter from the firm, it is important to recognize the significant contributions of the current generation of partners,” said Founding Design Partner Ronald A. Altoon. FAIA.  

The global practice, with offices in Los Angeles, Amsterdam, and Shanghai, specializes in retail, residential and mixed-use developments.

Over 27 years of practice the firm has completed hundreds of master plans, concept studies, or construction projects in 43 countries valued at over US$11 Billion, building long-term relationships with clients and collaborators. BD+C

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