Capita Symonds snaps up leading architect

Multidisciplinary consultant Capita Symonds has acquired the assets and business of Percy Thomas Architects for an undisclosed sum.

The acquisition will position Capita Symonds as one of the top five architectural practices in the UK with 300 staff across the UK and will further enhance the consultancy's standing as the UK's fastest growing creative consultancy.

Percy Thomas Architects will now operate as Capita Percy Thomas.

Andrew Murray, executive director of Capita Symonds Building Design division, said: "The combination of the resources and strong commercial expertise of one of the UK's largest multidisciplinary consultancies with the creativity and flair of Percy Thomas will both augment our standing in current markets and also open the door to new possibilities in other growth sectors."