Hawke's Bay architect practice Paris Magdalinos Architects (PMA) has changed its name to Designgroup PMA.
The change follows national architectural firm Designgroup Stapleton Elliott (DGSE) taking over the business.
DGSE director Brian Elliott said the link between the two firms is long-standing.
Elliott and PMA founder the late Paris Magdalinos became friends after meeting at university in 1968.
They set up Designgroup New Zealand in 1989 — an association of independent architect practices sharing resources and expertise.
"We were great friends and business colleagues and were there for each other through thick and thin," Elliott said. "So when Paris became sick with terminal cancer, and son Nic took the helm, I told Paris I would keep an eye on the business for him and then went on to become the principal architect within PMA."