What kind of company is qualified to exercise its influence on how people work? How people think? How people create?

We believe it's a company of leaders, whose culture is built on integrity and trust. Those that value the power of teams and promote collaboration as a foundational principle. A company that is entrepreneurial and creative, where it is acceptable to take risks and make mistakes. One that encourages continuous learning that emanates from personal humility. A company that can deliver a powerful design philosophy built on the principle, "ideas + buildings that honor the broader goals of society." These are the principles that Larry Perkins and Phil Will established in 1935 when they founded Perkins+Will. It's what they believed then and it's how we practice today.

The very reason for a building – the clients' vision – is the focal point of any design solution. We are bound to a philosophy that places people at the center of our work. We build relationships – ultimately a shared understanding that reflects the client's mission, culture, community and ideals. Although our designs may address many people, many places and many cultures, our work speaks to one human being at a time. Our design philosophy distinguishes between buildings that are merely built and buildings that are lived in. With those ideals in mind, we have made a commitment to advancing the way the world designs, builds and uses its buildings. Sustainability plays an essential role in everything we do. It's our personal commitment to creating solutions that contribute to human well-being and enhance the long-term health of our planet.