Marking Strategic Step for Established Luxury Technology Brand. Cornflake, the luxury smart home technology and audio-visual specialist has been acquired by Ateliers de France Group, an international group known for its work across high-end residential, heritage and hospitality construction.
The acquisition marks a first for Ateliers de France Group in the technology space, a testament to its rising importance in the execution of super-prime construction projects at the highest levels, and provides a stable basis for Cornflake’s management team to deliver sustainable long-term growth.
Following a recent period of management transition, the acquisition ensures continuity for clients, partners and ongoing projects. Cornflake continues to operate under its established name, with the same team delivering the high-quality work the company is known for. With the support of Ateliers de France Group, the business is now positioned to grow while maintaining its focus on careful design, reliable delivery and discreet technology integration.
Cornflake continues to focus on the luxury residential, hotel and branded residence sectors, working closely with designers, developers, contractors and private clients. The partnership also creates new opportunities to collaborate on complex, design-led projects where technology, craftsmanship and construction come together from the earliest stages.
Cornflake also continues to operate from its long-standing headquarters and dedicated showroom in Fitzrovia, London, the same location it has called home throughout its 40-year history. The space remains central to the company’s operations, welcoming clients and design professionals, and supporting the work of its designers, engineers and dedicated concierge team, providing industry-leading long-term support for clients’ homes and spaces.
Alex Brown, Managing Director at Cornflake, says, “Joining Ateliers de France Group marks an important step forward for Cornflake, enabling us to firmly focus on the future, whilst our priorities remain the same – providing the highest quality service and delivery for our clients and their teams. This partnership allows us to do that with confidence, supported by the financial and operational backing of the group and delivered by the strong and ambitious Cornflake team that I am proud to lead.”
Antoine Courtois, CEO of Ateliers de France Group, says, “We are very pleased to welcome Cornflake to the group. They bring deep expertise in luxury technology integration, along with a respected brand and talented team. As a business almost as old as their discipline itself, Cornflake’s heritage and experience in the market give it deep understanding and a well-developed operation that set it apart from its competitors in the UK market for design, planning and execution with the utmost attention to detail. We look forward to supporting their development and working together on exceptional projects.”
Cornflake continues to work with its existing clients and partners, while gradually expanding its capabilities as part of the group. The acquisition reinforces the company’s commitment to consistent delivery, trusted relationships and long-term support for clients.
This move could signal a broader shift in the high-end residential and super-prime construction market. Does the acquisition of specialist integration firms by large construction and design groups suggest the sector is becoming more mature, more structured and more vertically integrated? Quite possibility.
For installers and integrators, this does point to a market where relationships, capability depth and long-term operational resilience matter as much as technical expertise, with perhaps fewer standalone operators and more alignment with global, multi-disciplinary groups shaping the highest tier of residential development.