The transaction combines one of the largest U.S. architecture firms with a respected design practice known for corporate, higher-education and research work. It signals further consolidation in the profession while giving Corgan an immediate Durham and Research Triangle presence.
Durham, North Carolina, United States
About this story
Corgan has acquired and welcomed Duda|Paine Architects, the Durham practice founded in 1997 by Turan Duda and Jeffrey Paine. Corgan says the addition strengthens its office and higher-education expertise and expands its access to the Research Triangle’s innovation, academic and research markets. Turan Duda will continue with the combined practice; Jeffrey Paine retired in 2025. Morrissey Goodale advised Corgan.
Status and timeline
The acquisition was announced as completed on September 1, 2026. Duda|Paine’s team joins Corgan and establishes the latter’s first Durham-area presence.
Design highlights
The editorial opportunity is organizational rather than project-specific: preservation of Duda|Paine’s design culture within a substantially larger multidisciplinary platform, and the effect of consolidation on regional practice and succession planning.
