WLC Architects, a leading K-12 California firm with 4 offices, joined national firm PBK. With a combined 85+ years of experience and a common culture, the merger expands the entity's California presence and expands professional opportunities for staff.
Founded in 1974, WLC is considered one of California’s leaders in the design of educational facilities and has provided ongoing services to some of the State’s largest school districts. The firm has garnered a reputation as a passionate and client-focused firm eager to solve the challenges of its growing list of highly desirable clients. The firm is recognized for its portfolio of education facilities (K-12, Community Colleges and University projects) and its success obtaining approvals from DSA, the Office of Public School Construction and other regulatory agencies that hold jurisdiction over school facilities.
PBK, founded in 1981, is nationally renowned for its leadership in the field of educational design, incorporating next generation learning principles and cutting-edge sustainability features. Recently ranked the No. 1 education design firm by ENR, PBK has completed thousands of projects in the K-12 through college/university, health care, sports and corporate business sectors, mostly in Texas and California. The company has won more than 400 design awards.
With the acquisition of WLC, the firm has expanded to 17 offices in Texas and California with 550-plus employees offering services including architecture, engineering, interior design, planning, technology and facilities consulting. Nine corporate divisions provide services including MEP, sports, civil, structural and education.
Strogoff Consulting introduced the firms, worked closely with WLC Architects's principals, attorney and accountant, and was the primary contact with PBK throughout the merger process. The transaction resulted from a highly collaborative relationship between all of the stakeholders.
Founded in 1974, WLC is considered one of California’s leaders in the design of educational facilities and has provided ongoing services to some of the State’s largest school districts. The firm has garnered a reputation as a passionate and client-focused firm eager to solve the challenges of its growing list of highly desirable clients. The firm is recognized for its portfolio of education facilities (K-12, Community Colleges and University projects) and its success obtaining approvals from DSA, the Office of Public School Construction and other regulatory agencies that hold jurisdiction over school facilities.
PBK, founded in 1981, is nationally renowned for its leadership in the field of educational design, incorporating next generation learning principles and cutting-edge sustainability features. Recently ranked the No. 1 education design firm by ENR, PBK has completed thousands of projects in the K-12 through college/university, health care, sports and corporate business sectors, mostly in Texas and California. The company has won more than 400 design awards.
With the acquisition of WLC, the firm has expanded to 17 offices in Texas and California with 550-plus employees offering services including architecture, engineering, interior design, planning, technology and facilities consulting. Nine corporate divisions provide services including MEP, sports, civil, structural and education.
Strogoff Consulting introduced the firms, worked closely with WLC Architects's principals, attorney and accountant, and was the primary contact with PBK throughout the merger process. The transaction resulted from a highly collaborative relationship between all of the stakeholders.