Press Releases September 16, 2026

Perkins&Will Welcomes New Interior Design Leadership to Its Seattle Studio

Clark Pickett joins the firm as a Design Principal, specializing in diverse project types including commercial, hospitality, healthcare, science, and education.

SEATTLE—Global architecture and design firm Perkins&Will has hired Clark Pickett, an architect and interior designer with more than thirty years of industry experience, to lead interior design in its Seattle studio. As a Design Principal, Pickett will collaborate with project teams to advance design excellence across practices, including workplace, healthcare, and higher education.

“Clark is a conceptual and strategic thinker with an impressive national and international body of work,” says Todd Buchanan, Managing Director at Perkins&Will. “His strong design and planning skills will help us deliver truly integrated projects for Seattle and beyond. We’re fortunate to have him on board.”

Clark Pickett

Pickett’s recent work includes design leadership for the JP Morgan Client Centers in Miami and San Diego, Amazon’s Blackfoot Building Amenities and Coworking space in Seattle, and the Life and Mind Building at Oxford University. He also led the interior design of Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary in Scotland, creating a therapeutic, human-centered environment that prioritizes staff well-being alongside that of patients and visitors.

“I’m excited to be part of a firm where design excellence, placemaking, research, and the integration of interior design are at the core of its values,” says Pickett. “The diversity of projects in the Seattle studio offers exciting opportunities to make an impact for our clients, and there’s an undeniable passion and energy here.”

An Integrated Practice

Pickett’s portfolio reflects high design standards, a deliberate harmony between architecture and interior design, and a focus on research-based principles aligned with Perkins&Will’s work and ethos.

“Whether it’s an office or a surgical suite, I strive to create functional, imaginative, and meaningful environments where people can thrive,” says Pickett. “I look forward to working with the talented teams at Perkins&Will to consider every element—space, light, details, cultural relevance—to create holistic experiences.”

The firm’s recent work in Seattle includes the soon-to-be-completed Hughes Tower for Providence Swedish Medical Center; the Gateway Building, an award-winning 13-story, transit-oriented office development; and Museum House, a 506-unit residential tower on First Hill. Across these projects, interior designers collaborated with architects and client teams to intentionally integrate design concepts and materials throughout the interiors and exteriors, resulting in cohesive projects with a strong sense of place.