Nulty acquires Klaasen Lighting Design
(Worldwide) – International lighting design consultancy Nulty has announced the acquisition of Klaasen Lighting Design (KLD), broadened its geographical footprint, while adding a 40-year brand to the fold.
The acquisition will significantly enhance Nulty’s presence across Asia and Europe, particularly in Singapore, where KLD has been an influential player for 30 years. The decision to integrate KLD into Nulty is the result of a long-standing relationship between two renowned practices.
KLD will integrate into the Nulty team, with founder Martin Klaasen assuming the role of Managing Partner. Klaasen will work closely with Nulty founder, Paul Nulty, and Managing Partner Mark Vowles to oversee projects in Asia-Pacific region.
Jordan Faust, a trained lighting designer and landscape architect, will become Managing Partner for Nulty’s new European division, merging with it’s Lisbon studio. With extensive experience designing lighting schemes worldwide, he will collaborate with Ellie Coombs, Managing Partner of Nulty London, to secure projects across Europe, leveraging the team’s expertise and network.
Paul Nulty, Founder of Nulty, comments: “Today marks an exciting new chapter as we welcome Klaasen Lighting Design into our Nulty family. As we look to consolidate our position as a market leading brand alliance in key markets, Martin and his team will fuel our growth plan and provide an injection of new talent and specialist expertise. We’re delighted to have them on board to take Nulty to greater heights.”
Martin Klassen, found of Klaasen Lighting Design, says: “This is a gratifying moment in my career and a moment where I can with great confidence and enthusiasm step into the future – one that will be exponentially multiplied by the integration of our two experienced teams. Both Paul and I have had aligned vision for a long time, and therefore it makes total sense for us to enter this next phase together, with Klaasen now an intrinsic part of the Nulty story.”
