SANDOW Companies acquires global design platform ARCHITONIC, accelerating international expansion and long-term growth plans

DAAily Platforms, the globally leading digital media company focused on architecture and design, and SANDOW Companies, a design-centric holding company operating leading media, platforms and services businesses, today announced that ARCHITONIC, the global inspiration platform for design professionals, will join SANDOW Companies.

The acquisition marks a strategic step for SANDOW Companies, further strengthening its portfolio and reinforcing its long-term commitment to serving the global architecture and design community through best-in-class platforms, services and content.

For ARCHITONIC – home to a global community of architects, planners and interior designers – the move provides a powerful foundation for accelerated growth. Under new ownership, ARCHITONIC will be positioned to advance its premium offering and deliver even greater value through innovative tools and solutions for both users and brand partners alike.

This acquisition also unlocks meaningful collaboration across SANDOW Companies and its broader ecosystem of platforms, including Material Bank, the world’s largest marketplace for searching, sampling and specifying architecture, design and construction materials. Together, these businesses will enable deeper cross-pollination, new services and enhanced opportunities for specifiers and brands worldwide.

Adam I. Sandow, Founder and CEO of SANDOW Companies, said:

“ARCHITONIC is one of the most respected global platforms in architecture and design, with an extraordinary community and a deeply trusted brand.

Bringing ARCHITONIC into the SANDOW ecosystem is a natural and strategic step as we continue to build connected platforms that support the design industry across the world. We are excited to invest in ARCHITONIC’s future, expand its reach and elevate its experience for the global design community.”

ARCHITONIC has been acquired from DAAily Platforms, the parent company of ArchDaily and designboom. The transaction reflects DAAily Platforms’ strategic decision to sharpen its focus on its core editorial mission, led by its globally recognised flagship brands.

With this renewed focus, ArchDaily and designboom are strongly positioned to further expand their influence, accelerate growth and reinforce their leadership in architecture and design media. At the same time, ARCHITONIC will continue its development in an environment closely aligned with its specialised market and long-term initiatives.

Martin Zelger, CEO of DAAily Platforms, commented:

“This is a pivotal moment for DAAily platforms. By placing ARCHITONIC within SANDOW Companies, we are strengthening our focus on our core strength: our editorial platforms. This move enables ArchDaily and designboom to continue evolving with clarity and ambition, driving innovation for our community and delivering deeper value for our partners. We also look forward to continuing our collaboration with SANDOW Companies, ensuring strong outcomes for everyone we serve.”

With this transition, Patrick Loechle, former Chief Sales, Marketing & Product Officer, has been appointed CEO of ARCHITONIC and will lead the company into its next phase of growth.

Patrick Loechle, CEO of ARCHITONIC, said:

“This move positions ARCHITONIC to move forward with confidence and momentum. Under SANDOW, we have ownership that truly understands our industry and shares our belief that the future of premium is not about more, but about better – better curation, better relationships and better outcomes for architects, designers, and brands. Together, we will continue to build a platform that stands for relevance, responsibility and trust.”

ARCHITONIC’s long-standing Editor-in-Chief and brand ambassador Simon Keane-Cowell, meanwhile, remains in post. He commented:

“By joining SANDOW Companies and its prestigious stable of design media titles and platforms, ARCHITONIC is in the very best of company. This acquisition not only underpins our commitment to curatorial and editorial excellence – both online and offline – it also provides, via fresh innovation and collaboration, new and rich seams of opportunity for even greater levels of memorable A&D storytelling.”

About SANDOW Companies

SANDOW Companies was founded by visionary entrepreneur Adam I. Sandow in 2003, with the goal of reinventing the traditional publishing model. Today, SANDOW Companies operates at the intersection of design, materials and luxury, delivering innovative content, platforms and integrated solutions. The mission is to build smart businesses – driven by innovation and design – that deliver powerful products, services and experiences to a highly selective and engaged audience.

Its diverse portfolio includes SANDOW DESIGN GROUP, a unique ecosystem of design media and services brands, including Interior Design, Luxe Interiors + Design, Metropolis, Azure, Design Milk, Architizer, DESIGNTV by SANDOW, SURROUND Podcast Network, ThinkLab, The Agency by SANDOW and The STUDIO by SANDOW. Other SANDOW brands include Leaders Magazine, Curator, Mediajet and FlyBox.

About ARCHITONIC

With more than 16 million design professionals worldwide each year, ARCHITONIC is the leading global platform connecting architects, interior designers and professional specifiers with the world’s most premium brands, products and ideas. At the intersection of design intelligence, inspiration and specification, ARCHITONIC provides trusted orientation in an increasingly complex market. Through expertly curated product presentations, in-depth editorial storytelling and powerful digital tools, the platform enables professionals to discover, evaluate and specify with confidence.

For over two decades, ARCHITONIC has partnered with the world’s leading manufacturers, setting the industry benchmark for how design products are presented, contextualised and experienced online. Continuous innovation in intelligent search, personalised workspaces and data-driven discovery has further strengthened its role as an indispensable daily resource for design decision-makers.

Today, ARCHITONIC stands as an authoritative, premium ecosystem – where quality, relevance and trust define how design professionals work, choose and create.

About DAAily Platforms

DAAily Platforms unites the world’s leading architecture and design platforms, ArchDaily and designboom, serving as gateways to the largest global communities of architects, designers and creative professionals. ArchDaily is the world’s most visited and influential architecture platform, relied upon daily by professionals and students for insights, news and projects. designboom, the world’s first online design magazine founded in 1999, shares culture, creativity and innovation, and remains an essential daily resource for architects and designers. Together, the platforms reach 2.5 billion page views and more than 25 million social media followers annually, offering unmatched reach, insight and influence across the architecture and design industries.

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