Designing beautiful, awe-inspiring, uplifting places for over eight decades.

More than 80 years ago, Lawrence B. Perkins and Philip Will, Jr. founded Perkins&Will on a tenet that has since guided every design decision we make: Our “ideas and buildings” must always “honor the broader goals of society.” Put another way, people must always be at the heart of everything we do. This philosophy—combined with our relentless passion, curiosity, and daring—continues to motivate and inspire us today.

Edens Theater, Northbrook, Illinois, 1963
Edens Theater
Northbrook, Illinois, 1963
Lawrence B. Perkins & Philip Will, Jr., 1965
Lawrence B. Perkins and Philip Will, Jr.
1965
O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL 5 1993
O’Hare International Airport, Terminal 5
Chicago, Illinois, 1993
Lutheran School of Theology
Chicago, Illinois, 1968
First National Bank of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 1969
Crow Island School
Winnetka, Illinois, 1940
Perry HS
Perry High School
Perry, Ohio, 1993
Our Legacy
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We’re part of something bigger.

We’re a member of the Sidara Collaborative, a global network of leading designers, engineers, planners, and consultants committed to advancing ecological health and well-being. When it makes sense for our clients, we can offer a broad range of highly specialized services—from architecture and design, engineering, and construction management to digital strategy, sustainability consulting, and energy innovation—all under one umbrella.