Two Greater Hartford architectural firms announced Friday that they’re merging.
Hartford’s Smith Edwards McCoy Architects said it is joining Farmington-based Quisenberry Arcari Architects. The new company will operate in Farmington under the Quisenberry Arcari Architects name.
All Smith Edwards employees are moving to the new company, which will have 35 total employees and 14 licensed architects, making it one of the largest architectural firms in the region.
QA Architects Principal Rusty Malik said the merger was attractive because his firm was looking to add expertise in education, historical preservation and institutional work. The combined firm will also be moving into a new Farmington headquarters in September. It will occupy 10,000 square feet at 195 Scott Swamp Road, moving from its current 6,000 square feet at 318 Main St.
“Having worked together previously and knowing how well we complement each other, we recognized that joining forces will mutually benefit both firms,” said Kent McCoy, Principal of Smith Edwards McCoy Architects. “Accordingly, our professional staff and consulting teams are intent on making a seamless and positive transition.”