McMillan Pazdan Smith Acquires MCA Architecture, Expanding its Industrial Practice

Partnership deepens and expands MPS' industrial design capabilities across the Eastern U.S.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:23pm

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McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS), a regional architecture and advisory firm, has announced the acquisition of MCA Architecture (MCA), a Greenville, SC-based firm with extensive experience in industrial development, manufacturing, and energy projects. The partnership aims to deepen and expand MPS's industrial practice, which designs and plans advanced manufacturing environments, corporate offices, commercial campuses, and distribution facilities across the Eastern United States.

Why it matters

The acquisition combines two highly experienced teams in the industrial design and development space, allowing them to serve a growing client base in the region's most dynamic growth corridors. It also marks a milestone for MCA, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

The details

Through the acquisition, MCA's leadership and 25+ full-time workforce will become part of MPS. Notable MCA projects include over 40 million square feet of industrial development across 11 states, the Dominion Energy corporate campus in Cayce, SC, Nexans' high voltage marine cable manufacturing facility in North Charleston, SC, and Boeing's Fuselage Paint Facility, also in North Charleston.

  • MCA Architecture was founded in 1976 and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
  • The acquisition was announced on March 12, 2026.

The players

McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS)

A regionally expanding architecture and advisory firm with studios in 11 Southeastern cities, providing architecture, interior design, planning, and advisory services to clients with national reach.

MCA Architecture (MCA)

A Greenville, SC-based architecture firm founded in 1976 with extensive design experience serving clients in the industrial development, manufacturing, and energy markets.

Chad Cousins

CEO of McMillan Pazdan Smith.

Channing Addis

CEO of MCA Architecture.

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What they’re saying

“The partnership between McMillan Pazdan Smith and MCA brings together two highly talented, innovative, and experienced teams supporting advanced manufacturing and development, and thriving domestic and foreign direct corporate investments in the region. Working together, we are excited to combine and grow our clientele in the successful design and delivery of complex, high-impact projects in the nation's most dynamic growth corridors.”

— Chad Cousins, CEO of McMillan Pazdan Smith

“MCA's relationship driven philosophy aligns naturally with the collaborative spirit at MPS. Both firms prioritize trust, transparency, and a personal connection that extends beyond the architecture process.”

— Channing Addis, CEO of MCA Architecture

What’s next

The integration of MCA's leadership and workforce into MPS is expected to be completed in the coming months, further strengthening MPS's industrial design capabilities.

The takeaway

The acquisition of MCA Architecture by McMillan Pazdan Smith demonstrates the growing demand for specialized industrial design expertise in the region's dynamic growth corridors, as companies continue to invest in advanced manufacturing, distribution, and corporate facilities.