Chicago-based design practice the Gettys Group has announced the relocation of its Asian headquarters in Manila. Located within the urban business district Ortigas Center, the new office will be led by 15-year veteran Ben Nicholas, who will serve as managing principal. Manila studio director Dave Li will spearhead sales and operations for the Asian market base.
“In moving the Gettys Group’s Manila office from Quezon City to Ortigas Center, we have tripled our capacity to design and document projects in Asia,” says principal Dan Welborn. “We are thrilled to continue our commitment to helping grow the Asian market as well as developing its deep pool of talented designers and architects in order to deliver world-class projects around the world.”
“The Gettys Group’s Manila-based team has a deep understanding of the opportunities that this burgeoning region offers,” says Li. “We now have an even stronger home base from which we can further solidify the Gettys Group’s authority throughout Asia.”