Cushing Terrell Expands Seattle Footprint With Graphite Design Group
Seattle’s architectural landscape shifts as Cushing Terrell absorbs local firm Graphite Design Group. The acquisition secures Graphite’s contracts, client base, and its 14-year design legacy, aiming to cement a larger presence in the Pacific Northwest while diversifying Cushing Terrell’s commercial, retail, and mixed-use expertise across all 50 states.
The integration brings Graphite’s team into the Cushing Terrell fold, an organization founded in 1938 with a sprawling footprint now covering nine states. Greg Matthews, President and CEO of Cushing Terrell, noted that the move follows a history of project partnerships between the two firms, signaling a strategic effort to consolidate regional influence. Graphite, established in 2012, has cultivated a reputation for high-profile work that defines parts of the Seattle skyline, blending commercial retail development with community-focused cultural projects.
Peter Krech, founding principal at Graphite, emphasized that the merger aligns with the firm’s focus on human-centric design. By joining a multidisciplinary team of over 600 experts, Graphite transitions into a new chapter that leverages Cushing Terrell’s broader engineering and design resources. This consolidation merges Graphite’s specialized local portfolio with the national reach of its parent firm, focusing on sustainable, client-tailored solutions for future developments.
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