Woolpert’s track record and global mission-critical architecture expertise expands with the addition of Greenbox, a company specializing in data center design, workplace interiors, commercial architecture, health and life sciences, and residential architecture.
DAYTON, Ohio , Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Woolpert is a full-service, Sydney, Australia-based company specializing in providing interior and exterior design services for data centers, commercial properties, and healthcare facilities. Acquired architecture firm Greenbox Architecture. and residential customers.
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The move will expand global reach, improve capabilities and strengthen the bench strength of both companies. Woolpert is a full-service architecture, engineering, geospatial and strategic consulting firm that has become a leader in data center design in the US and UK since acquiring Sheehan Nagle Hartray Architects (SNHA) in 2022 .
Greenbox CEO Andrew Owens said he wants to join an agile, entrepreneurial organization where Greenbox has influence and a voice in shaping the architecture strategy to move the industry forward.
“Joining a technology-driven company like Woolpert will allow us to accelerate growth in AI, optimization, 3D modeling, and other related technologies,” Owens said. “But we also want to keep having fun. We want our people to have a job they love in an environment where they can grow, and we’ve found that at Woolpert.”
Woolpert President Neil Charman said cultural alignment was a key consideration when joining forces. Both Greenbox and Woolpert are Great Place to Work certified and are committed to staff satisfaction.
“From our first meeting with Andrew and the Green Box team, it was clear that their values aligned with ours,” Charman said. “Like Woolpert, they are focused on industry leadership, high performance, and a balanced approach to creating a great employee experience for their teams.”
With the addition of Greenbox, Woolpert expands its architectural services in Asia Pacific. Woolpert began offering geospatial services in the region in 2021 after acquiring Australia-based AAM. Woolpert has offices in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, as well as Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The addition of the Greenbox team expands Woolpert’s service offerings across the region.
Charman said the acquisition will further establish Woolpert as a global leader in data center design and geospatial solutions.
“Andrew and the Greenbox team have established us as the clear Asia-Pacific market leader in data center design, solidifying our ability to deliver truly global design and geospatial solutions to mission-critical industries. ,” Charman said. “Data centers have become essential infrastructure that supports nearly every aspect of our daily lives, and we are focused on strengthening our support for our growing number of clients globally. ”
About green box architecture
Greenbox Architecture is a leading architecture and interior design firm active throughout the Asia Pacific region. We specialize in data centers, workplace interiors, commercial architecture, health and life sciences, and residential architecture. Since our founding in 2009, our team has grown to approximately 70 people and has extensive local and global experience in understanding user needs and interior and exterior architectural forms. We are proud of the valuable partnerships we have built with many of our customers for over 10 years. We attribute this to the talent, dedication and loyalty of our team. They’re here for their clients and they’re here to get things done. We want others to enjoy working with us too. we always have fun. Our certification by Great Place to Work, the world authority on workplace culture, is proof of that. We are committed to acting with care and minimizing our impact on the environment through the buildings and spaces we design and our business activities.
About Woolpert
Woolpert is an architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG) and strategic consulting firm with a vision to be one of the world’s best companies. We innovate within and across markets to effectively serve public, private and government customers around the world. Woolpert is listed in the ENR Top 100 Global Design Firms, has eight Great Place to Work certifications, and actively fosters a culture of growth, inclusion, diversity, and respect. Founded in Dayton, Ohio in 1911, Woolpert has been America’s fastest growing AEG company since 2015. Woolpert has more than 2,500 employees and more than 60 offices on five continents. For more information, please visit woolpert.com.
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