Carrier Johnson + Culture, a leading multi-disciplinary design firm, is thrilled to announce its merger with Communita | Atelier, a Seattle-based landscape architecture firm celebrated for its innovative and sustainable designs. This strategic union represents a significant step forward for both firms, expanding their reach and service offerings within the Pacific Northwest.
Founded in 1990, Communita | Atelier has garnered widespread recognition for its ability to seamlessly blend nature and urban environments. The firm’s expertise in creating harmonious and functional spaces that intertwine landscape, architecture, and urban planning has consistently set them apart. Carrier Johnson + Culture, established in 1977, brings a strong foundation in architecture, interiors, and urban design, known for its forward-thinking approach that integrates technology and culture to create vibrant spaces that cater to diverse client needs.
This merger creates a powerful synergy, offering clients a comprehensive and holistic design experience. By combining the strengths of both firms, the integrated entity will deliver a wider range of services, encompassing architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning. This comprehensive approach allows for more integrated and impactful design solutions that cater to the evolving needs of the market.
“The merger opens exciting opportunities in the Pacific Northwest,” remarked Ben Gist, Managing Principal, Seattle at Carrier Johnson + Culture. “With Communita | Atelier’s landscape expertise now part of our team, we can offer even more integrated and impactful designs.”
Alex Shkerich, Founding Principal of Communita | Atelier, expressed similar enthusiasm: “This merger allows us to scale our vision while staying true to our commitment to sustainable, thoughtful design. We’re excited for what’s ahead.”
The integrated firm will continue to focus on innovation, sustainability, and a culture-focused design approach, delivering design solutions for a wide array of projects, ranging from large urban developments to smaller, more cohesive environments.
Carrier Johnson + Culture, an award-winning firm with offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Atlanta, specializes in workplace, multifamily, mixed-use, affordable housing, public, higher education, hospitality, and commercial projects. The firm’s unique, holistic design approach ensures a seamless and integrated experience for their clients and project users.
This merger marks a significant moment for both firms, propelling them into a new era of design leadership in the Pacific Northwest. The combined expertise and shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and a people-centric approach position them as a powerful force in the ever-evolving design landscape.
