HOUSTON, TX — Goree Architects, Inc. (Goree), a Houston-based automotive, commercial, and interiors architecture firm, announces it has acquired Whitfield Associates, Inc. (WAI), a full-service architectural, planning, and interior design firm located in Dana Point, California. The acquisition creates a new entity, Goree Whitfield, Inc., which will operate as a subsidiary of Goree and continue to focus on providing design and architecture services. The purchase will serve the needs of Goree's west coast automotive customers and create a satellite office as Goree expands its offerings and reach.

The acquisition will further strengthen Goree's position as a leader in retail automotive facility design. WAI opened in 1975 and has expertise designing automotive facilities for numerous brands. As a former Brand Architect for BMW of North America and MINI USA for nearly a decade, WAI's reputation will help Goree, a Brand Architect for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, expand its Brand Architecture capabilities.

"Whitfield Associates was built on many similar values as Goree and aims to provide the highest level of service to clients while delivering exceptional projects," said Steven Craney, President of Goree. "The two business were a perfect match, and we're excited to continue providing Whitfield's clients with outstanding service through our new subsidiary, Goree Whitfield."

Gary Whitfield, Founder of WAI, will join Goree as Senior Vice President and continue to provide his clients with the same services they are accustomed.