Brightstar Capital Partners has acquired Erdman, an architecture and engineering firm specializing in healthcare and senior living facilities.
The transaction adds Erdman to Brightstar’s architecture and design platform, which was established through the acquisition of KZF Design in 2025. The acquisition expands the platform’s capabilities in healthcare facility design and planning, while strengthening its position in sectors expected to benefit from long-term demographic trends, including growing demand for healthcare and senior living infrastructure.
Founded in 1951 and headquartered in Madison, Wis., Erdman provides architecture, engineering and planning services for hospitals, medical office buildings, and senior living communities across the United States.