KTGY, an award-winning design firm focused on architecture, interior design, branded environments and urban design, announced that it has acquired GDA Architects, a Dallas-based architectural firm specializing in high rise residential, hospitality and industrial design. The unification of the firms will bolster KTGY's presence in Texas and expand the firms' high rise portfolio, while giving GDA access to a national network of design experts. This acquisition continues the momentum of KTGY's growth trajectory.
"The acquisition of GDA was a natural fit and reinforces our promise of being - where design lives - from single family to high rise," said Tricia Esser, CEO, KTGY. "GDA's commitment to listening and partnering with their clients to deliver groundbreaking design is what first drew us to them. We were looking for a firm in Texas that shared our values and passion for design, we found that with GDA."
For over four decades, GDA has shaped the Texas skyline and transformed people's experiences. Founded in 1984 by Charles Gromatzky, the firm has built a reputation as a trusted partner, respected for their passion for exploration as well as their attention to aesthetics and environmental impact. Their impressive portfolio includes Museum Tower in Dallas, Confluence in Denver and Alexan Waterloo in Austin.
"We are thrilled to unite with KTGY," said Charles Gromatzky, Founder and Managing Partner at GDA. "Our combined high rise expertise, along with KTGY's interior designers and branding professionals, will create new opportunities to offer fully integrated work for our clients in Texas and beyond."
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Since opening their doors three decades ago, KTGY has been committed to innovative, design-driven solutions that elevate the role of built spaces in people's lives. What started as a California-based residential architecture practice, today has grown into a multidisciplinary firm representing a collective of architects, designers, branding professionals and planners - all guided by a mission to bring innovative design to all people and places. From single family communities to luxury hotels, KTGY's experts iterate with each design, bringing excitement and a fresh perspective to every opportunity, seeking insights that have helped them hone their process and create thriving environments.
The new Dallas Studio will be led by Principals, Glen Morgenweck and Ray Tse and Associate Principal Marc Sullivan. Glen, Ray and Marc will be supported by Charles Gromatzky, Principal, who will assist with the integration of the studio. Additionally, Charles will continue his business development efforts and begin to introduce GDA's clients to the KTGY team. Together, the leaders are committed to continue to partner with their clients and to discover the new possibilities ahead.
With this acquisition, KTGY will now have seven office locations coast to coast (Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Irvine, Los Angeles, Oakland and Washington, D.C.) and 400 team members.
"We are committed to supporting Glen, Ray and Marc during the integration process to ensure success," said Esser, "and are excited about the opportunities ahead for not only our Dallas office but all offices to collaborate. By leveraging our diverse specialties, we elevate how we envision spaces for our clients and truly transform people's experiences."
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