We cover the latest moves, promotions and celebrations across the architecture and design industry, including Buchan, Harvard Graduate School of Design, Architechtus and more.
March 9th, 2020
Inc & Co Group has announced its acquisition of the operations of Laundrapp, the U.K.’s largest on-demand laundry service. Founded in 2015, Laundrapp will join the Inc & Co Group.
Jack Mason, Group CEO of Inc & Co said “I was inspired by the work of the Laundrapp team, and the great product they have built. This business, with its ambitious growth plans, is a great fit within our group. It’s very much a part of our strategy to have forward-thinking technology, and digital products and services within the group. I’m looking forward to supporting the Laundrapp team on their mission”.
Dominik Wellmann, CEO of Laundrapp, added “I’m looking forward to working with Jack and his experienced team. It’s business as usual for our customers, the Laundrapp team, partners and suppliers, and I’m excited to be receiving additional support from the group with our ambitious growth strategy,”.
A highly creative and versatile designer, Patricia brings over 18 years of experience working across the design sector, ranging from workplace, retail, hospitality, education, residential and adaptive reuse interior design, as well as graphic design, branding and placemaking.
At Architectus, Patricia will provide creative leadership to projects, teams and clients and is currently working on the Macquarie Group project in the extended programme of specialised environments.

Harvard Graduate School of Design (Harvard GSD) has appointed Rahul Mehrotra (MAUD ’87) as the Chair of the Department of Urban Planning and Design and the John T. Dunlop Professor in Housing and Urbanization, effective July 1, 2020.
Mehrotra joined Harvard GSD’s faculty in 2010, serving as Chair of the Department of Urban Planning and Design from 2010 until 2015. He most recently served as the Director of the Master of Architecture in Urban Design Degree Program and Co-Director of the Master of Landscape Architecture in Urban Design Degree Program. He has also been a Professor of Urban Design and Planning at the School.

Buchan announced that Mathew Dalby was appointed as Principal – Interior Design in Buchan’s Sydney studio. Whilst based in Sydney, Mat will be an agile member of the team, with Buchan’s global network able to access his skill set and experience.
“Mathew brings invaluable knowledge and experience to Buchan. He strives for, and achieves, creative and technical excellence in design and has strong leadership in interior architecture and client management. We look forward to the continued success of Buchan’s interior design team with Mathew’s strategic ambition and creative vision for the company and our clients.” said Bruce Shaw, Buchan Group Managing Principal

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