The Phnix, Lemay. Photo credit: Adrien WilliamsCEBRA, an architecture studio in Denmark, is merging with Montreal-based design firm, Lemay.This new development is the Canadian firms vision of developing a global design ecosystem, and is an opportunity for both practices to maximize the reach of their design capacities.This union, rooted in strong cultural affinity and shared values, aims to bring together strengths in architecture, urbanism, landscape, and sustainable development. One shared intent, in particular, acts as a propeller: creating design solutions that meet clients needs for meaningful, climate-conscious, and people-centered environments, both locally and on a global scale.Centennial Planetarium Calgary, Lemay. Photo credit: Jamie AnholtEach studio we welcome brings irreplaceable local intelligence to our global practice. This acquisition proves that architectural excellence is all about connecting passionate professionals with a shared design philosophy, driven by all that design can accomplish.CEBRA, likeLemay, has built a practice that prioritize people and place: we speak the same language, said Louis T. Lemay, president of Lemay.The right partnerships drive meaningful expansion. CEBRAs exceptional design expertise, European presence and shared values make them an ideal partner as we build our global presence.Following this merger, the firms will retain their respective brands and leadership, while building a shared roadmap for collaboration, co-creation, and growth.Innovation Campus, CEBRA. Photo credit: CEBRAFor us, it was essential to find a partner not just in geography, but in mindset. Lemay is a like-minded practice that understands the creative power of collaborationand shares our ambition to design spaces that leave a lasting, positive impact, said Kolja Nielsen, founding partner and CEO of CEBRA. Together, we have the creative power and operational agility to take on the most inspiring projects, whether in Europe, North America, or beyond.This news follows the recent merger of FXCollaborative, an architecture and urban design firm based in New York, with Lemay. Going forward, the three firms will be part of a design ecosystem that is international in reach, integrated in process, and grounded in a unified design philosophy.The post CEBRA Joins Lemay to Expand Shared International Ambitions appeared first on Canadian Architect.