MIAMI—Perkins&Will welcomes Rosa Maria Colina—an established design and real estate industry leader with both architectural and client-side experience—as managing director of the firm’s Miami studio. She succeeds Larry Kline, who led the studio for over a decade and will continue with the firm as a principal.
“Here in Miami, there’s no shortage of ambitious projects on the horizon, and with the incredible skill and talent of this Perkins&Will team, we’re already in a formidable position to win them,” Colina says. “My goal is to leverage my diverse professional background and experience managing large, high-performing teams to take the Miami studio’s success to the next level.”
Colina has practiced at some of the most recognizable names in architecture, commercial real estate, and hospitality. For more than 20 years, she practiced at three prominent New York-based design firms, building a portfolio that spans residential, retail, hospitality, museum, institutional, and mixed-use projects across the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
Later, she served as vice president of design and construction at Related Companies, one of the most prolific privately owned commercial real estate developers in the U.S., and then as vice president of global residential design services for Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. In these roles, Colina directed the design and construction processes for luxury residential and mixed-use projects in New York and Florida, overseeing all phases from pre-development to occupancy.
“Rosa Maria’s blend of design expertise, project leadership, and development experience is exactly what our Miami studio needs as we continue to grow our presence across South Florida and Latin America,” says Lindsey Peckinpaugh, president of Perkins&Will. “Having worked as an architect and as a client, she brings a unique perspective that will strengthen our relationships and elevate our work.”
