Perkins&Will

03/30/2024

Our renovation and expansion of the American International School of Guangzhou honors the past while bringing new life to the 42-year-old campus.

Established in 1981 for the children of American diplomats, AISG is the first school of its kind in southern China and the oldest not-for-profit international school in Guangzhou. Our Shanghai studio built upon this legacy with a redesign that looks to the future of learning environments, offering the choice of a variety of spaces, each tuned for different learning styles. Providing access to the outdoors and views to nature, this forward-thinking interdisciplinary campus gives students support and inspiration throughout their educational journey.

Check out AISG’s feature on ArchDaily. Link in bio.

03/26/2024

Step outside (and into) your comfort zone.

The outdoor office is poised to become a global trend. Terraces and other alfresco amenities, once considered a desirable workplace perk, are now a vital tool for recruiting and retaining top talent.

Discover the benefits of outdoor work environments. Link in bio.



1) 1811 Sacramento Street in Los Angeles, California
2) C6 Bank Headquarters in São Paulo, Brazil
3) Resurgens Plaza in Atlanta, Georgia

03/23/2024

Reintroducing an icon: view_boston is the ultimate observatory experience, offering unrivaled 360-degree views of the city skyline. Occupying the top three floors of the historic Prudential Tower, the recent renovation celebrates the tower’s architectural significance, reimagining “The Pru” as an essential first stop for visitors and a place residents will return to again and again. With indoor and outdoor panoramic views, an open-air roof deck, two dining spots, immersive exhibits, and more, it’s a place designed for everyone to enjoy.

mpierce_arch, design principal in our perkinswill_bos studio, describes it as a place where guests feel like they’re floating in the sky, surrounded by clouds. “Our focus was always on creating an exceptional experience that you can’t have anywhere else: to view the city through the iconic Prudential sign; to step to the edge of the deck and feel the breeze and hear the sounds of the streets below; to see Boston differently,” he says.

03/20/2024

Robert Goodwin, design principal in our perkinswill_ny studio, envisions the future workplace in mixed-use communities like the West Village to be something like this: “Even though people think of the Village as this small-scale, informal, brownstone neighborhood, the next generation of office workers and tenants are looking for a much more loft-like, fluid, and flexible environment.”

Unlike the sky-high developments proliferating across New York City today, 799 Broadway—at 12 stories high—offers a more intimate and social environment. It brings the workplace outdoors, catering to the needs of a new generation of creatives through sustainable, healthy, and human-centered design.

Learn more in an article by gbdmagazine. Link in bio.

03/14/2024

A leading global tech brand’s first home in Ireland repurposes Dublin’s former postal sorting office into a modern workplace.

Drawing on the creative culture that fuels Dublin today, The Sorting Office brings the city’s colour and energy inside. Ribbons of lighting echo the urban skyline, murals by local artists line the atrium, and vibrant monochromatic fit-outs flood each floor with a different colour palette.

The journey through the space is inspired by walks through Dublin itself. Layouts mimic the variety of nearby blocks and parks, and workspaces are located between breakout, sensory, and wellness spaces on every floor. The entire roof level is dedicated to a peaceful sensory space and garden terrace to nurture the five senses.

Throughout The Sorting Office, nods to the building’s postal past blend with digital screens celebrating the brand’s identity. It’s a space where history meets innovation, designed to inspire creativity and foster community.

03/12/2024

03/12/2024

Building bridges: The U.S. could learn a lot from Canada’s approach to transit-oriented development.

The U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act marks a significant step forward, allocating funds toward enhancing public transit, rail systems, clean energy, and electric vehicle infrastructure. These investments are vital to the future prosperity of the nation, and if deployed in the right way, they could also help build healthier communities. Explore several examples in Canada that illustrate how transportation projects can be developed with urban design tactics and a mix of uses to improve connectivity, social equity, sustainability, and resilience. Link in bio.

03/08/2024

See how street-level activation transforms cities and helps optimize real estate investments. The developers of global success stories Malmö Live in Sweden, Marine Gateway in Vancouver, and ARQ Vila Mariana in São Paulo share insights as to how thoughtful design, civic engagement, and strategic tenant selection can enliven communities and contribute to a project’s economic success. Link in bio to learn more.

03/04/2024

Everyday architecture shouldn’t be banal. It should elevate and enrich the human experience.

Preserving the essence of our cities goes beyond their iconic skyscrapers. We must consider the humble, everyday spaces that define a great urban experience. Because urban fabric is more than just buildings; it’s the spaces in between—streets, sidewalks, and parks—through which people move and connect. Our Chief Sustainability Officer, Jason McLennan, believes there’s no better time than now to reinvest in our urban fabric—to design consistently beautiful, thoughtful, functional buildings at every scale and in full support of healthy, sustainable communities.

Urban fabric buildings featured:

1. Peterborough Arena and Aquatic Complex in Ontario, Canada
2. Sugar House Island Primary School in London, England
3. ASHRAE Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia
4. 1222 22nd Street in Washington, D.C.
5. Family Tree Clinic in Minneapolis, Minnesota
6. Innolabs in Long Island City, New York

03/04/2024

Each and every day, we honor and celebrate the courageous women who challenge norms, open doors, and blaze new trails in our industry and beyond. As Women’s History Month begins, we’re excited to share inspiring stories of the essential work they do to build a more beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive world. Link in bio to explore a bounty of content celebrating our clients and colleagues who champion J.E.D.I. while working with care and perseverance to improve communities.





Here are five remarkable projects led by some of the visionary women in our firm:

Princess Nora Bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—the largest women’s university in the world—was led by Pat Bosch, principal and design director in our Miami studio.
State Library Victoria in Melbourne—a revitalization of Australia’s oldest and largest public library—was led by Elif Tinaztepe, principal in our Denmark studio, SHL - Schmidt Hammer Lassen.
Sacramento Valley Station Area Plan in California—a new model for urban living—is being developed by Geeti Silwal, principal and urban designer in our San Francisco studio.
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy in DeSoto, Texas—a STEM-focused elementary school named after one of the first African American mathematicians employed by NASA—was designed by Vandana Nayak, principal in our Dallas studio.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Birthing Center—a boutique delivery care model—was led by Marie McFaddin Henson, senior medical planner and principal in our Seattle studio.

03/01/2024

The Architect’s Newspaper has revealed the cream of the crop of innovative thinking, sustainability, performance, beauty, and holistic design from around the world. Check out our two winning designs, two editor’s picks, and two silver medalists in AN’s 2023 Best of Design Awards:



🔸Civic Winner: Princeton Municipal Center in Princeton, Texas // “The goals assigned here and the ambition are all things that we want to reward in civic design. Not only did they talk about all the right things, but they delivered,” says E.B. Min, jury member.



🔸Infrastructure Winner: Kendall/Massachusetts Institute of Technology Gateway in Cambridge, Massachusetts // “The MIT/Kendall Gateway is actually operating as functional infrastructure, not just a public landscape. It is a point of transportation, not just an element leading you to that critical public infrastructure,” says Michelle Franco, jury member.



🔸Editor’s Pick - Adaptive Reuse: Austin Community College, Highland Campus, Phase II in Austin, Texas

🔸Editor’s Pick - Interior Workplace: Confidential Client in Chicago, Illinois

🔸Honorable Mention - Commercial Sports & Entertainment: Simon Fraser University Stadium in Burnaby, British Columbia

🔸Honorable Mention – Healthcare: UT Southwestern Medical Center at RedBird in Dallas, Texas

03/01/2024

If you think carbon reduction is just about the planet, you’re missing the big picture

Environmentally responsible practices aren’t only for developers who want to “go green.” Sustainable strategies can have real economic benefits, too. Our clients share five takeaways that can help developers and owners build a more profitable portfolio. Link in bio.

Featured projects:
1. arupgroup’s office in London
2. 365 Railway in Vancouver
3. Oscar Ibirapuera in São Paulo
4. usgbc HQ in Washington, D.C.

03/01/2024

A machine for healing: When rushuniversity Medical Center opened its hospital Tower in 2012, it was the first Chicago-area hospital specifically designed to provide treatment in the face of crises such as global health emergencies like COVID-19. Because of its unique approach to design, construction, and staff, Rush has become a critical community resource in the fight against such threats to public health.

Discover how Rush’s “butterfly” plan continues to show that good design can not only saves lives but also improve them. Link in bio.

02/28/2024

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (ebrd_official)’s new Canary Wharf Headquarters is a paragon of green design.

Founded in 1991 to aid nations making the transition to market economies, the EBRD spent nearly 30 years in the same building. Today, its new London workplace reflects its vision of sustainability, well-being, and social responsibility while supporting a culture of choice, collaboration, and innovation. With a focus on sourcing environmentally friendly materials, the design team aimed for a net-zero carbon fit-out, using items designed for disassembly and reuse. The result is an exemplar of sustainability that is simultaneously a warm, inviting space where everyone feels welcome and inspired. Link in bio.

02/20/2024

A creative community grows in an old San Francisco shipyard.

In today’s world where cities are becoming increasingly homogenous, preserving historic structures like Pier 70’s Building 12 can offer a greener, more profitable path forward for developers, as well as a more authentic experience for both tenants and visitors. Find out how Building 12 makes the future through the past.

02/20/2024

Converting old buildings into new uses, a practice known as adaptive reuse or repurposing, is one of the most sustainable ways to build.

Communities are recognizing the value of preserving the historical character of their neighborhoods, while the evolving market is compelling owners and developers to rethink their existing real estate. In this article, explore how the practice of repurposing is changing and how high-tech programs like life sciences laboratories are being integrated into old building stock.