DHK ARCHITECTS JOINS THE 10N COLLECTIVE, EXPANDING EGIS’ GLOBAL PRESENCE
Leading South African architectural studio dhk Architects recently announced that it has joined 10N, a collective of expert practices in the fields of urbanism, architecture and design, brought together by Egis Group. This strategic move enables dhk to expand its access to a broader global network of opportunities beyond South Africa, while continuing to build on its strong local presence. dhk’ s brand and company leadership will remain in place under the 10N Collective.
10N Collective has deep roots in the communities it serves, building authentic, lasting relationships across cities and cultures. Individually, each firm within the collective delivers expertise that’ s people-focused, creative, responsible and tenacious. As the latest addition, dhk joins globally recognised architectural and urban design studios: WW + P Architects and 10 Design, headquartered in London; Spanish firm FIA( Fenwick Iribarren Architects); U + A, based in Dubai; and Omrania, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Headquartered in Paris with a global presence across five continents, Egis is a leading force in architecture, engineering, consulting and mobility solutions.
Colin Hutchison, CEO at 10N Collective, said:“ dhk’ s commitment to superb built quality in architecture and public realm, coupled with an amazing track record of historical building retrofit and interior design brings deep knowledge and huge skill sets to our 10N collective. Perfectly placed to help further raise the bar in our vision for designing and delivering future cities, we are truly thrilled to be able to welcome them onboard.”
Derick Henstra, Chairman at dhk Architects, said:“ This agreement represents decades of hard work, diligence and dedication by our teams whose collective talents have helped dhk to become the design force it is today. We celebrate their achievements with gratitude. We also look forward to a productive, creative, and mutually beneficial relationship with our new colleagues who are highly recognised as leaders in their respective fields. The decision to join the Egis Group presents an opportunity to bring our talents and experience into the network for the benefit of our whole team, and the global group.” dhk. co. za
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