WW+P and SvN Merger Creates a Global Platform for Transport and Urban Design
Transport and urban design specialist WW+P (formerly Weston Williamson + Partners) has announced a merger with Canadian studio SvN Architects + Planners, resulting in a significant expansion of the practice and the consolidation of 12 global offices under the WW+P brand.
Both firms are part of 10N, the architectural studio network of French engineering and architecture group Egis, which brings together multidisciplinary practices across regions.
Shared Expertise in Transit and Urban Development
With both studios specialising in transport infrastructure and transit-oriented development (TOD), the merger was described by WW+P CEO Ali Mowahed as a natural alignment. He noted that the combined practice aims to deliver better cities, smarter infrastructure, and more inclusive communities, supported by a strong and recognisable global brand.
Organisational Growth and Leadership Integration
Following the merger, WW+P’s workforce has grown from 168 to 410 staff, marking a substantial increase in capacity. Drew Sinclair, managing principal at SvN, will join the firm’s global executive leadership team as executive director.
Sinclair highlighted the shared values of both practices, including a commitment to context-driven design, community engagement, and a deeply sustainable and regenerative approach to planning and architecture.
A Cohesive Global Design Platform
According to Colin Hutchison, CEO of 10N, the merger strengthens Egis’ ability to offer an integrated approach to placemaking, planning strategy, architecture, and civic infrastructure design.
Launched in 2023 and rebranded as 10N last year, Egis’ architecture line was established to foster creative collaboration across disciplines, positioning design as a holistic response to contemporary urban challenges.
✦ ArchUp Editorial Insight
The merger between WW+P and SvN Architects + Planners consolidates a shared commitment to Contemporary Urbanism, rooted in transit-oriented development and infrastructure-led city making. By unifying expertise across mobility, planning, and placemaking under a single global brand, the practice positions transport architecture as a primary shaper of Spatial Dynamics within the Urban Fabric. However, while this scale of organizational integration strengthens delivery capacity and cross-regional consistency, it raises critical questions about maintaining Contextual Relevance as projects span diverse cultural and civic environments. The challenge lies in ensuring that standardized systems for transit and infrastructure do not dilute local identity or community agency. Yet, supported by the 10N network, the merger signals an Architectural Ambition to align regenerative planning, social inclusivity, and infrastructural performance within a cohesive global design platform.
