tp bennett acquires Dubai-based design consultancy Bluehaus

We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Bluehaus, renowned for its architectural, design and engineering consultancy services, based in Dubai, UAE, with offices across the Middle East. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in tp bennett’s international expansion and reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable architecture and design.

The acquisition of Bluehaus will enhance our international reach and bring on-board Bluehaus’ extensive experience of design and delivery in the Middle Eastern region. Bluehaus’ award-winning track record of high-quality design will complement our diverse projects and expertise across the UK and beyond. The collaboration will support our commitment to create world leading sustainable design at a global scale, with an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach.

“We are excited to welcome Bluehaus to tp bennett,” said Julian Sharpe, Principal at tp bennett. “This coming together of the two practices is a natural evolution of a relationship that has developed over more than 15 years of successfully collaborating and delivering projects together. This synergy aligns with our vision to expand our global footprint and leverage Bluehaus’ exceptional talent and experience across interior design, architecture and engineering. It enables us to deliver sustainable design services to clients that are increasingly demanding a strategic global partner.”

The partnership will deliver value across both markets by responding to rising demand for design that integrates advanced sustainability and smart technologies, with sophisticated thinking around how spaces support people and performance. Clients of both firms can expect a broader range of services and expertise, ensuring the highest standards of design and delivery. Combining our architecture and interiors expertise with Bluehaus’ local design capability will enable a distinctive approach in a region that demands and drives ambitious, innovative design.

“We are proud to join forces with tp bennett,” said Ben Corrigan, Founder and Managing Director of Bluehaus. “We have genuinely shared values, both as designers and business leaders. Crucially, our commitment to design quality and providing an exemplary service for clients make this partnership a natural fit. We look forward to collaborating on groundbreaking projects across a range of sectors including hospitality, cinemas, entertainment, retail, healthcare, education and workplace.”

Bluehaus has amassed an impressive client list over its 23-year history, working with the biggest and most prestigious clients across the region such as Dubai Holding, PIF, EmiratesNBD, Jumeirah, Emaar and Seven as well as occupiers including Credit Suisse, Accenture, Blackrock, Amazon and Sales Force.

The acquisition is effective immediately and Ben Corrigan continues to lead the Middle East offices, ensuring stability and continuity in the region. He also joins the tp bennett Board.

“This partnership marks a bold new chapter for tp bennett and a significant milestone in our international growth journey” said Katia Polidoro, Principal at tp bennett. “Together, we are bringing a distinctive proposition to the region, uniting interior design, architecture, masterplanning and MEP engineering in a way that is both cohesive and impactful. Our independence and scale mean we are hugely invested in our clients, while delivering quality projects with purpose. It is this combination of agility, human touch, personal service, and creative excellence that drives the outcomes our clients value most.”