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, people who can deliver a powerful design philosophy built on the principle, "ideas + buildings that honor the broader goals of society." It's a principle that Larry Perkins established back in 1935 when he founded Perkins+Will. It's what he believed then, and it's what we still believe today.

The very reason for a building – the clients' vision – is the focal point of any design solution. Perkins+Will is 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, Perkins+Will has 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.