Conran and Partners Joins DLR Group, Expanding to U.S. Markets
DLR Group has expanded into Europe by acquiring Conran and Partners, an interior design firm based in London and Hong Kong. The Conran and Partners name will be retained for the London and Hong Kong locations. According to DLR Group CEO Steven McKay, this collaboration allows Conran to maintain its identity as a luxury boutique studio, thereby enhancing DLR's offerings to high-end clients worldwide. Continuing the vision of Sir Terence Conran, the studio focuses on hospitality, residential, and historic renovations. The five partners will oversee operations, and the studio's 75 professionals have the opportunity to become employee owners within DLR Group. This partnership guarantees client continuity and opens doors to U.S. markets.
Key facts
- Conran and Partners has joined DLR Group.
- The studio becomes DLR Group's first in Europe.
- London and Hong Kong offices will operate as Conran and Partners, a DLR Group studio.
- DLR Group CEO Steven McKay, AIA, RIBA, said Conran and Partners will remain a distinct luxury boutique design studio.
- The five partners—Tim Bowder-Ridger, Katy Clarke, Sebastian Conran, Simon Kincaid, and Tina Norden—will continue as principals.
- Conran and Partners' 75 design professionals can become DLR Group employee owners through stock purchase.
- DLR Group is a 100% employee-owned firm.
- The partnership provides Conran and Partners a path into U.S. markets.
Entities
Artists
- Steven McKay
- Tim Bowder-Ridger
- Katy Clarke
- Sebastian Conran
- Simon Kincaid
- Tina Norden
- Sir Terence Conran
- Eric Phillips
- Ignacio Reyes
- Farshid Moussavi
Institutions
- Conran and Partners
- DLR Group
- Farshid Moussavi Architecture
- Ismaili Center
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Hong Kong
- China
- Europe
- Middle East
- Asia
- United States
- Houston
- Texas