San Luis Obispo design firm, RRM Design Group (RRM) recently announced they will be joining forces with Peikert Group Architects (PGA), a Santa Barbara based architecture firm. PGA is a recognized leader in the design of high quality market-rate and affordable multi-family housing, senior housing, mixed use and commercial projects along the South Coast of California. The firm has received over 60 local, state and national design awards.
Recognizing the economy is showing consistent signs of strength with increased opportunities for growth in the Architecture and Engineering industry PGA and RRM believe the time is right to join forces. A merger will present significant benefits for current and future clients by providing a stronger depth of expertise in a variety of professional design services at competitive rates. PGA clients will gain immediate access to RRM’s multi-discipline services and state-wide practice while RRM will reinforce its housing and mixed use portfolio and gain a strong market base in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
By combining each firm’s unique expertise the new firm will be able to offer a greater range of services and skills to their collective client base. Erik Justesen, RRM chief executive officer noted that the merger “capitalizes on each firms strengths and provides high value expertise to existing and future clients.”
PGA will continue to operate in Santa Barbara as an RRM company under the name of Peikert +RRM Design Group.