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Seattle-based architecture and design firm MG2 has acquired Studio C Architecture in Portland.

Studio C is known for its multifamily projects, especially affordable housing. Now, backed by additional resources from MG2, the office will have greater capacity and reach, MG2 stated in a press release.

The transition is a return home of sorts for Studio C principals Jim Walker and Brian Bennett because both previously worked for MG2.

鈥淏y joining MG2, we have the opportunity to do more, for more people, and in a shorter period of time,鈥� Walker stated. 鈥淭his has always been my vision and my goal 鈥� to serve the community and provide affordable housing to people in need.鈥�

Bennett added, 鈥淲e are excited to work with a firm that we know firsthand from past experience has the design skills, abilities and expertise of MG2 as well as a devotion to engaging with the community and making an impact.鈥�

Walker founded Studio C Architecture in 2007 with the vision that聽all projects reflect the aspirations of the community in which they are built, the press release states.聽Bennett joined the firm in 2012. Recent projects include Deskins Commons in Newberg, Deer Creek Village in Roseburg, and Summit Gardens (now under construction) in Medford.

鈥淲e are excited to welcome Jim and Brian to MG2,鈥� Mitch Smith, MG2鈥檚 CEO and board chairman, stated. 鈥淭heir strength in project design, understanding of building systems and experience in complex problem-solving will be invaluable. Their expertise, combined with their passion for affordable housing, is a perfect complement to our firm.鈥�

The Studio C office in Portland is now MG2鈥檚 seventh location. It joins Seattle; New York; Washington, D.C.; Minneapolis; Irvine, California; and Shanghai.