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Michael Graves Architecture (MG), an award-winning global leader in planning, architecture, and interior design based in Princeton, New Jersey, proudly announces the acquisition of Kollin Altomare Architects, a Los Angelesbased architecture and design firm renowned for its expertise in hospitality design. This strategic move marks a significant expansion for MG, broadening its footprint while enhancing its capabilities in the luxury hospitality sector. This acquisition follows MGs recent growth, which includes the addition of Maryland-based Waldon Studio Architects, New Jerseybased Jose Carballo Architectural Group, North Carolinabased Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce Architects, Washington, D.C.based PGN Architects, Texas-based practice technology consultancy Parallax Team, and Knoxville, Tennesseebased Studio Four Design. The firm also recently established a studio in Charlotte, North Carolina.MGs welcoming of Kollin Altomare Architects into the MG family aligns with our strategic vision of delivering unparalleled design expertise to clients nationwide, said Joe Furey, president and CEO of MG. Their leadership and exceptional portfolio of hospitality projects will significantly enhance our ability to serve luxury hospitality clients while expanding our presence on the West Coast and in the Midwest.Founded in 1995, Kollin Altomare is a full-service boutique design and planning firm specializing in the hospitality, residential, and mixed-use sectors. With offices in Los Angeles and Chicago, the team has completed the design and renovation of over 400 hospitality and leisure projects worldwide. Their recent work includes The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchmans Reef and the Morningstar Buoy Haus Resort at Frenchmans Reef, Autograph Collection in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in Dana Point, California; The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills; the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess; and the Hyatt Centric and Hyatt House to the downtown Vista district in Columbia, South Carolina. This collaboration builds on our shared commitment to exceptional design, offering an unmatched ability to deliver large-scale and highly specialized projects around the world, said Michael Kollin, founder, president, and CEO of Kollin Altomare. By joining forces with MG, we gain access to a powerful network and an expanded toolbox of resources and expertise. This is a pivotal moment for our team as we continue to innovate in the hospitality sector while extending our reach into new markets and project types.This acquisition marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in which we expand our horizons, create transformative opportunities for growth, and build on the rich legacy of Michael Graves with renewed purpose and ingenuity, said Paul Altomare, partner and COO of Kollin Altomare.Under the new company structure, Kollin will continue to lead Kollin Altomares 20-person team. Guided by Furey, Kollin Altomare will be purposefully integrated into the larger MG organization, providing critical expertise in the hospitality sector. As part of MGs network, Kollin Altomare will leverage advanced design capabilities, including cross-regional collaboration and mentorship opportunities, while maintaining its strong commitment to client relationships. With combined resources, the firm is well-positioned to tackle new opportunities.For over 50 years, MG has provided clients across the globe with pioneering, humanistic solutions in architecture, product design, interior design, master planning, graphic design, and branding across many market sectors, including hospitality, civic, education, workplace, and residential. Recent projects include The St. Regis Hotel in Cairo, Egypt; a Fortune 100 company headquarters at Midtown Center in Washington, D.C.; The Loutrel Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, and 1776 by David Burke featuring Topgolf Swing Suites in Morristown, New Jersey. About Michael Graves ArchitectureFounded in 1964 by AIA Gold Medalist Michael Graves, Michael Graves Architecture (MG) has a unique multidisciplinary practice that offers strategic advantages to clients worldwide. MGs work is a consequence of continually striving to learn and listen to their clients while aiming to deliver the highest level of service possible. The firms clients range from Fortune 100 companies and global manufacturers to start-ups, from government to cultural, educational, and healthcare institutions, and from real estate developers and retailers to homeowners and consumers. MG has one of the leading design practices in the world, offering services in architecture, product design, interior design, master planning, graphic design, and branding, and underpins clients success with design strategy consulting, feasibility studies, and research. For more information, follow link here.About Kollin Altomare ArchitectsKollin Altomare Architects specializes in the planning, design and renovation of hospitality, leisure, and mixed-use developments. For over 25 years, the firm has been delivering responsibly creative and inspired design solutions to major hotel brands, developers, and investors. The firms mission is to create exceptional hospitality experiences that surpass all expectations. With offices in Long Beach, California, and Chicago, the firm has designed and reimagined more than 400 hospitality projects for brands including Fairmont, Four Seasons, Hilton, Hyatt, InterContinental, Loews Hotels, Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Viceroy, Westin, and others. Kollin Altomare has contributed to more than 130 skylines, with projects spanning the East and West coasts, Hawaii, Latin America, the Caribbean, Ireland, Argentina, and beyond. Licensed in 35 states and territories, the firms leadership team includes members of the American Institute of Architects, NCARB, the U.S. Green Building Council, and the International Society of Hospitality Consultants. Key personnel are LEED-certified in building design and construction. 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