Bergmeyer Celebrates Milestone Anniversary With Future-Focused Lens: 50 Years of Designing What’s Next

(PRESS RELEASE) BOSTON, MA — Bergmeyer, a pioneering multi-disciplinary design collaborative and Certified B Corporation, marks its 50th anniversary by reinforcing its commitment to shaping the future of design through collaboration, innovation, and positive impact. Since its founding in 1975, Bergmeyer has consistently pushed the boundaries of traditional design thinking, evolving from an architecture and interiors firm to become an omni-disciplinary design agency that creates transformative experiences across market boundaries. This evolution has been marked by strategic geographic expansion, starting with the establishment of its Los Angeles office in 2019, followed by the opening of its Columbus location in 2022.

This milestone celebration is further enriched by Bergmeyer’s recent certification as a B Corporation, joining a global movement of companies using business as a force for good. This certification reflects the design collaborative’s longstanding commitment to transparency, equity, and sustainability, while validating its dedication to creating positive change through purpose-driven collaboration. As a B Corp, Bergmeyer demonstrates its pledge to consider the impact of every business decision on its people, the communities we serve, and the planet, embedding this triple bottom line approach into the company’s DNA.

“As we celebrate 50 years of design excellence, we’re not just looking back at our achievements – we’re actively designing what’s next,” said Rachel Zsembery, CEO of Bergmeyer. ” Our evolution from a traditional architecture firm into a multi-disciplinary design collaborative reflects our belief that reaching our full potential requires continuously envisioning our future. For five decades, our success has been driven by an unwavering commitment to investing in our team, building meaningful client partnerships, and pushing the boundaries of design. As we move forward, this dedication will continue to guide us, shaping the future with purpose and creativity.”

At the heart of Bergmeyer’s enduring success is its people-first approach. The firm has consistently invested in cultivating unique talent and perspectives, recognizing that the growth and development of its team members is its most valuable and defensible differentiator. This commitment to people has fostered a culture that is genuinely connected, inclusive, and engaging – where serious work doesn’t preclude joy and fulfillment in the creative process.

The company’s forward-thinking heritage is evidenced by its history of bold, strategic decisions that have positioned it at the forefront of industry innovation. The 2020 transformation into a multi-disciplinary design collaborative represented a pivotal shift in the architecture industry, demonstrating how experiential design can evolve beyond traditional expectations. This evolution has enabled Bergmeyer to work at the intersection of markets, integrating a full range of services and expertise to create more comprehensive and impactful solutions for clients.

Bergmeyer’s operational excellence is built on smart, refined processes that drive consistent quality and innovation. This focus on process excellence ensures repeatable success while maintaining the agility to adapt to changing client needs and market conditions.

The firm’s meaningful impact extends beyond traditional metrics, encompassing:

• Environmental stewardship through sustainable design practices and planetary responsibility
• Transformative outcomes for internal teams and client organizations
• Leadership in experiential, user-focused placemaking and adaptive reuse
• Deep engagement with local communities and stakeholders
• Commitment to equity, transparency, and social justice

With a growing presence across key markets across the country, Bergmeyer continues to strengthen its position as an omni-disciplinary, full-service provider. The firm’s fierce independence continues to drive bold decisions that reinforces its unique approach while maintaining core values that have defined the organization for half a century.

As Bergmeyer designs for the next 50 years, its focus remains on creating lasting positive change through cross-disciplinary collaboration that transcends traditional market boundaries, investment in emerging technologies and methodologies, and continued evolution of service offerings to meet future client needs. The firm is further deepening its commitment to environmental and social responsibility while fostering the next generation of design leaders who will carry forward its legacy of innovation and impact.