Four Architecture Firms Merge to Form Multidisciplinary Practice FUSION
In 2025, FUSION was established as FUSION AE through the collaboration of ID Studio 4 from Dallas and Sperides Reiners Architects based in Minnesota. This newly formed multidisciplinary practice now includes four U.S. architecture and design firms: ACi Architects from Winter Park, Florida, and Reztark Design Studio, which operates in both Ohio and Florida. FUSION provides a range of services, including architecture, engineering, interiors, graphic design, and brand development, across multiple sectors. Their offices are located in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Minneapolis, Orlando, and Tampa. The leadership team comprises Eric Reiners (president), Brett Kratzer (Chief Strategy Officer), and Brian Chandler (Chief Operating Officer). This merger responds to industry trends where larger firms are acquiring specialized practices, as smaller firms face challenges in maintaining shared infrastructure.
Key facts
- FUSION combines ID Studio 4, Sperides Reiners Architects, ACi Architects, and Reztark Design Studio.
- The merger began in 2025 with ID Studio 4 and Sperides Reiners Architects forming FUSION AE.
- FUSION now offers architecture, engineering, interiors, graphic design, and brand development.
- FUSION has offices in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Minneapolis, Orlando, and Tampa.
- Eric Reiners is president, Brett Kratzer is Chief Strategy Officer, Brian Chandler is Chief Operating Officer.
- Each practice retains its team, project leads, and studio culture.
- AIA data: billings at firms under 10 staff fell 50% from 2015-2023; firms over 50 staff rose 40%.
- About 75% of U.S. architecture firms have fewer than 10 employees.
Entities
Institutions
- FUSION
- ID Studio 4
- Sperides Reiners Architects
- ACi Architects
- Reztark Design Studio
- FUSION AE
- Populous
- Fentress
- OJB
- CannonDesign
- Ennead
- Cityfi
- AIA
Locations
- Dallas
- Minnesota
- Winter Park
- Florida
- Ohio
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Minneapolis
- Orlando
- Tampa
- United States