Urban Accessories is growing. Architerra is now part of our team. That means more capability—delivered with the same design-led standards, craft, and responsiveness you already expect from UA. 

Architerra brings expertise in bioretention planters, site furnishings, and modular planter wall systems to the UA lineup. All their products will now be fabricated in our Tacoma facility to the same standards and with the same finishes you already trust. A more cohesive, coordinated landscape package means fewer problems to solve, fewer vendors to juggle, and more control from design through installation. 

It’s a partnership that just makes sense. Both our companies are rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We share a commitment to our craft and our customers, and a belief that landscape products should be as thoughtfully designed as they are well-made — a belief woven into our DNA. 

Urban Accessories was co-founded by an architect in 1972 to bring architectural metalwork back into public space. Since then, we’ve shaped streetscapes through original and custom tree and trench grates, drain covers, and cast pieces that elevate everyday experience for people around the world. 

Architerra was founded in 2016 by a team uniting landscape architects and hands-on installers to fill a market gap for well-designed, expertly fabricated landscape systems. Our planters and site furnishings are designed to be durable, beautiful, and adaptable to the demands of any site. 

But it’s not just our stories that overlap — it’s our values. 

Design-led 

Every product and project begins with design thinking, and both Architerra and Urban Accessories protect that vision through detailing, fabrication, and installation support, ensuring the final result matches the original intent every time. 

Integrated manufacturing 

Both teams are designers and makers. Keeping the entire process in-house—design to pattern-making to casting & fabrication and finishing—means fewer surprises and greater control. 

Built to last 

We make products for the real world. Our durable materials and expert fabrication hold up under everyday use, every type of weather, and anything else you can throw at them. 

Sustainable at our core 

With a commitment to recycled materials, efficient in-house fabrication, and a local supply chain, we both keep our products out of landfills and our carbon footprints small. 

These values will continue to guide our work as we move forward together.  

If you’ve worked with UA before, your day-to-day process doesn’t change: your contacts, quotes, and support remain the same. But this partnership means we can offer what neither company could do alone: more complete systems, tighter coordination across product families, and more ambitious product development — all without sacrificing the craft, collaboration, and attention to detail you’ve come to expect from Urban Accessories. 

Looking ahead, we’re excited to see what new possibilities this unlocks for our customers, our partners, and the outdoor places we all share. 

FAQ 

Why did Urban Accessories acquire Architerra? 

• To bring complementary site and landscape product capabilities together, so clients can coordinate fewer vendors while getting tighter integration between cast components, planters, and green-infrastructure elements. 

Is Architerra going away? 

• No. The Architerra team and products you know are all still here, and the name will remain in use as “Architerra by Urban Accessories.” 

What’s changing for Urban Accessories clients? 

• The same UA people, products, and processes remain in place, now supported by new products and capabilities through Architerra. 

Will active Architerra projects or quotes change? 

• No. Current quotes, lead times, and active projects continue as planned, managed by the same team through completion. Revised quotes will be handled directly by Urban Accessories. Any questions should be directed to us at [email protected]. 

Are materials, finishes, and fabrication changing? 

• All current catalog options remain available. Now, all metal products from both companies will be cut or forged using a high-definition laser cutter for greater precision. New powder coating options for Architerra products will debut in the coming months. 

Will pricing change? 

• We have no plans to change pricing. If there are any future pricing updates, they will be communicated clearly and in advance. 

What new benefits should customers expect? 

• Customers should see shorter lead times, faster quote turnaround, and more responsive service through expanded capacity, dedicated sales support, and project management resources. 

Do we now have a single quote/submittal package when scopes include products from both Architerra and Urban Accessories? 

• Yes. The intent is clearer coordination and accountability through a single point of entry for new inquiries via Urban Accessories. 

Will my contacts or support channels change? 

• For existing work, your contacts remain the same. Questions about Architerra product details and technical information can still be directed to Clayton Morgan at [email protected]   

Who should I contact for new projects and new inquiries? 

• Going forward, we’ll handle new inquiries through Urban Accessories, so you’ll have one point of entry and clear accountability. You can direct all questions and business inquiries to [email protected].