CEBRA joins forces with Lemay
The merger opens new global opportunities within an ecosystem of design practices led by Lemay. Both studios will continue to operate under their own identities and management with an expanded partnership and network.
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CEBRA is merging with Lemay, an international transdisciplinary design firm based in Montreal. The merger of developing a global design ecosystem, and an opportunity for both practices to amplify the reach of their design capacities.
After 25 years, this is a natural next step for the partners’ life’s work, allowing CEBRA to continue pushing artistic, people-centred architecture at an international level – together with a like-minded partner who shares the studio’s values, design philosophy, and professional ambition to create meaningful spaces.
“Becoming part of Lemay strengthens CEBRA’s global presence, but it doesn’t change who we are. We are expanding our partnership and gaining access to a strong international network that can open doors to new markets. We will continue under our own name – the CEBRA our clients, partners, and colleagues know – now as part of Lemay Group,” said Kolja Nielsen, Founding Partner and CEO of CEBRA.
Forming a global ecosystem
The collaboration lays the foundation for a new chapter – one that strengthens design leadership, multiplies creative synergies, and creates new opportunities for teams, clients and communities. CEBRA will be part of a shared design ecosystem, defined by its local identity and insights, united by a common design vision, and rooted in the Lemay Group.
Becoming part of Lemay strengthens CEBRA’s global presence, but it doesn’t change who we are. We are expanding our partnership and gaining access to a strong international network that can open doors to new markets. We will continue under our own name – the CEBRA our clients, partners, and colleagues know – now as part of Lemay Group., CEO and Founding Partner, CEBRA
“Each studio we welcome brings irreplaceable local intelligence to our global practice,” said Louis T. Lemay, President of Lemay. “CEBRA, like Lemay, has built a practice that prioritises people and place: we speak the same language,” Lemay said.
“For us, it was essential to find a partner not just in geography, but in mindset. Lemay is a like-minded practice that understands the creative power of collaboration – and shares our ambition to design spaces that leave a lasting, positive impact,” said Kolja Nielsen.
“Together, we have the creative power and operational agility to take on the most inspiring projects, whether in Europe, North America, or beyond,” he added.
CEBRA will continue its work in Denmark and abroad, maintaining a strong presence in Aarhus and Copenhagen.
Shared values, shared future
Both firms share a people-first design ethos, a deep respect for context, awareness of social and environmental impact, and a belief in forward-thinking architecture as an artistic discipline and cultural force.
Rooted in strong cultural affinity and shared values, the merger unites complementary strengths in architecture, urbanism, landscape, and sustainable development. One shared intent acts as a propeller: creating design solutions that meet clients’ evolving needs for meaningful, climate-conscious, and people-centred environments, both globally and locally.
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