Built on decades of trust and collaboration, a shared approach to thoughtful design brings GastingerWalker& and INVISION together for their next chapter.
Effective March 16, 2026, GastingerWalker& and INVISION will unite under the INVISION brand, bringing together nearly 200 architects, designers, planners, and leaders across the country. The merger reflects a shared commitment to collaboration, strong client relationships, and design that responds to the people and communities it serves.
For more than 45 years, GastingerWalker& has built its practice around close partnerships with clients, a collaborative design process, and work rooted in community context. That approach aligns naturally with INVISION’s 111-year legacy of delivering thoughtful architecture across healthcare, education, civic, workplace, and cultural environments. Together, the firms bring complementary strengths, regional insight, and a broader platform to support clients nationwide.
The unified INVISION will serve clients from offices in Iowa, Missouri, Florida, Texas, and Georgia, offering expanded capabilities across planning, architecture, and interiors. Clients will continue working with the teams they know and trust, now supported by a wider network of expertise, deeper resources, and expanded geographic reach. Leadership continuity and shared values remain central as the firm moves forward.
As part of The HFW Companies network, the merger also strengthens opportunities for collaboration across architecture and engineering disciplines. This connection supports more integrated project delivery and creates additional flexibility to meet the evolving needs of clients across markets and regions.
The merger creates new opportunities for employees as well, supporting professional growth, cross-office collaboration, and the exchange of ideas across studios. By bringing together diverse perspectives and experience, the firm is positioned to take on more complex projects while maintaining the personal, relationship-driven approach that defines both practices.
This next chapter reflects a shared focus on people, partnerships, and purpose. With one team and one brand, the unified INVISION moves forward with a strong foundation and a clear direction — continuing to design spaces that support learning, healing, working, and gathering in meaningful ways.