Welcome to our Boston studio
Here in the home of the American Revolution, we’re proud of our rebel roots. We hold fast to our values—diversity, collaboration, and innovation—and we’re only half-joking when we tell people to run until apprehended, because we see our studio less like an office and more like a test lab. Ingenuity is embedded in the fabric of our practice, blurring traditional boundaries between disciplines. We take advantage of our city’s world-class academic institutions, actively seeking new perspectives for a fresh, dynamic atmosphere.
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In an era of high-stakes uncertainty, Jacob Werner weighs in on strategies and best practices for laboratory resilience in a new guide book for I2SL, the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories.
Our Boston studio has announced a series of internal leadership promotions, a clear indicator of the studio’s people-powered potential and optimism for the year to come. The promotions include Patrick Cunningham to principal; Abby Gillespie to senior associate; and Michael Boone, Paul Cattaneo and Danielle Fontaine to associate.
Our Designer Spotlight Series highlights some of our top talent from around the world, diving into our team’s creative philosophies and design ethos. This month, we talk to principal Gautam Sundaram. The leader of Boston’s Urban Design practice shares his research on resiliency in the face of climate change, as well as the power of merging data and cultural history in his projects.
The pilot Black in Design Mentorship Program will connect students from the Harvard GSD and Boston-area high schools with Perkins&Will professionals in an effort to promote greater representation of Black talent in the design industry.
The article underscores the transformative effect this new building has had on students and their suburban Massachusetts town.
The Exchange at 100 Federal Street has won the Harleston Parker People’s Choice award. Established in 1921 in memory of Boston architect J. Harleston Parker, the award represents “the most beautiful piece of architecture, building, monument or structure within the City or Metropolitan Parks District limits.”
Gautam Sundaram, Associate Principal
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Meet the speakers! The Future of Learning, Part III will draw from experts in higher education, technology, and innovation--come hear what they have to say about the skills needed for a new future economy: https://events.perkinswill.com/futureoflearningpt3
4By some estimates, 85 million jobs will be displaced by 2025, while 97 million new jobs are created.
So how can higher education meet the rapidly changing needs of an unknown future workforce? Join us for the Future of Learning, Part III to learn more: https://events.perkinswill.com/futureoflearningpt3
As cost of living rises in many urban markets, available affordable housing is a key differentiator in students’ school choice. David Damon of @perkinswill_BOS and Anders Carpenter of @perkinswill_SF share how colleges and universities can meet this need: https://bit.ly/2TdHfir