Paul Harney

AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Principal, Science and Technology, Washington, D.C.

Paul Harney is a Principal and Senior Project Architect in Perkins&Will’s Washington, DC studio with over 30 years of experience, specializing in Higher Education and Science and Technology. Paul has dedicated his entire career at Perkins&Will to STEM-driven projects, including teaching and research facilities for life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering for colleges and universities across the country. Paul is also a leader in Career and Technical Education facilities that bridge the gap between skill development and the needs of a rapidly evolving economy. One of Paul’s primary interests is in helping Higher Education institutions find new pathways for innovation via collaborations with industry, and to make richer connections between learning, research, and real-world applications and experience.

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Say hello to Paul
“I decided from a very early age that I wanted to grow up to be an architect.”

Paul’s focus on higher education and science and technology projects has been a rewarding fit. As an academic, with a strong interest in science and engineering, Paul has significantly connected with the users of his projects, which only makes each project stronger. He continues to be intrigued by the complexities of designing on college campuses and shares a passion for the general sense of purpose that these buildings embody. Paul has served multiple programming, planning, and design roles for landmark buildings at universities from coast-to-coast, including the University of Virginia, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, George Mason University, Bowie State University, Cornell University, Ohio State University, Stanford University, and the University of California, Berkeley.

Bowie State University
Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Nursing
Bowie State University
Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Nursing
George Mason University
Exploratory Hall

Paul's Featured Work

Cornell University Upson Hall
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Cornell University Upson Hall
Ithaca, New York
Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM)
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Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM)
Prince George County, Virginia
Bowie State University Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing
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Bowie State University Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing
Bowie, Maryland
University of Virginia Gilmer Hall Renovation
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University of Virginia Gilmer Hall Renovation
Charlottesville, Virginia
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