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Collaborating with clients in Washington, DC and all over the world to create healthy, sustainable places to live, learn, work, play, and heal.

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What does it look like when design puts people, community, and well-being at the center?

@asid_hq’s National Awards recognize projects that advance health and well-being, foster more inclusive communities, and respond to environmental challenges. This year, we’re proud to have three of our projects recognized across two FOCUS categories.

@bowiestateuniversity, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐉𝐫. 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫
𝘍𝘖𝘊𝘜𝘚 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺: 𝘓𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘮 𝘔𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵
The Center provides customized, technology-rich learning environments for communication arts and humanities disciplines. Murals and gathering spaces celebrate Bowie State’s history as a diverse institution while honoring Dr. King’s ideals of empowerment, justice, equity, love, and community.

𝐎𝐚𝐤 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞
𝘍𝘖𝘊𝘜𝘚 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺: 𝘓𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘮 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳
As North Texas’ first affordable housing development designed to be inclusive and welcoming to LGBTQIA+ seniors, Oak Lawn Place creates a strong sense of belonging and community. The 84-unit development also connects residents to public transit, the Resource Center’s Community Center, and its Clinic—all within walking distance.

@nemours 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭
𝘍𝘖𝘊𝘜𝘚 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴: 𝘓𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘮 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳
The ADU brings together advanced clinical capabilities and a supportive environment designed around the needs of families. Located within the existing children’s hospital, the unit provides calming spaces for expectant mothers during extended stays while allowing their babies to remain close following birth and newborn care. by @perkinswill_dc

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Our hearts are full after a meaningful week of giving back. Across four incredible events, our team came together to raise funds, lend a hand, and support organizations and causes making a difference across DC.

1. 💙 Whitman-Walker Walk to End HIV — We joined more than 1,000 walkers and runners at Anacostia Park for the 40th annual Walk & 5K to End HIV, to support accessible HIV care, honor those we’ve lost, celebrate survivors, and help end the stigma surrounding HIV.

2. 🚲 BellRinger — For the fourth year, our team is riding to support lifesaving cancer research at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. With a fundraiser at @dachashaw that brought in $1,500, we surpassed our annual fundraising goal of $15,000!

3. 🥊 Haymakers for Hope — Tyler Haley stepped into the ring at Beltway Brawl VII after more than four months of training and fundraising for cancer research. With support from Davis Construction and Sienna / ALKS Associates, Tyler raised more than $24,000, contributing to an incredible $570,000+ raised by fighters throughout the event. @davisbuilds @alksassociates

4. 🌱 DCBIA Community Improvement Day — We spent the day at East Capitol Urban Farm in Ward 7, working alongside DCBIA and project partners to refresh and improve this important community space. From planting and repairs to new gathering spaces and amenities, the day’s work will help the farm continue to serve the neighborhood for years to come. @universityofdc

#communityimpact #givingback #socialpurpose by @perkinswill_dc

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19 days ago

@bowiestateuniversity’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Center is woven into the fabric of campus—a place every student will pass through at some point during their academic journey. Customized, technology-rich learning environments create a stage where students at Maryland’s oldest HBCU are “empowered to speak” and “destined to soar,” while celebrating Bowie State’s history as a diverse institution and Dr. King’s ideals of empowerment, justice, equity, love, and community.

“This is an artistic, highly technical, beautiful facility,” says Dr. Otis Thomas, Department Chair of Communications at Bowie State University. “This is one of a kind. You won’t see this any place else.”

Watch this video featuring Dr. Otis Thomas and Carl Knutson to hear more about the building’s design and impact, and learn more at the link in our bio. taken in Bowie, Maryland by @perkinswill_dc

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Happy #NationalInternDay!

Meet our 2026 Summer Interns in the @perkinswill Washington, DC studio—Cristina, Karim, and Josie!

We’re grateful they chose to spend part of their summer with our team, bringing fresh perspectives, curiosity, and creativity to our work. From design conversations to collaboration across projects and disciplines, it’s been a pleasure to learn alongside them and watch them grow throughout the summer.

#perkinsandwill #architecture #design #summerinternship by @perkinswill_dc

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2 months ago

What defines student success? Beyond academics, it's belonging, equity, and access to meaningful support. Purposefully designed spaces bridge institutional resources with the lived student experience, prioritizing flexibility, inclusivity, and well-being. From counseling suites to resource hubs, great design empowers every student to thrive.

Take a look at how we're impacting the higher education space at the link in our bio.

Featured projects —
Bentley University, Student Center
📸: Anton Grassl
University of Virginia, Old Ivy Road Building
📸: Halkin Mason Photography
Emory University, Cox Hall
📸: Katie Bricker
Weill Cornell Medicine, Feil & Weill Family Residence Hall
📸: Chris Cooper by @perkinswill_dc

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4 months ago

“Have the courage to face the uncertainties of the future.”

These words from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1964 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech inspired the facade of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center at @bowiestateuniversity, where the quote is translated into waveforms expressed through the building’s louvres and windows.

At the heart of campus life, the Center serves as a hub for learning, creativity, and connection. A tribute wall honors Dr. King's life and legacy, while artwork and graphic elements throughout the building celebrate the importance of using one's voice to create positive change. In the spirit of Juneteenth, the Center reflects a shared belief in the power of education to advance opportunity and inspire future leaders.

“Every student receiving a Bowie State education will pass through this building at some point in their curriculum,” says Bowie State University President Aminta H. Breaux. “The skills they learn here will give them the self-confidence and practical tools to navigate real-world challenges in future career paths.”

Learn more at the link in our bio.

#Juneteenth #ItsNotAMoment #ItsAMindset taken in Bowie, Maryland by @perkinswill_dc

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4 months ago

Step inside Virginia Tech's new home for hands-on engineering: Mitchell Hall.

A soaring central atrium anchors the 284,000 SF building, connecting a wide range of laboratory environments that reflect the multidisciplinary nature of modern engineering teaching and research. As the new home of Aerospace & Ocean Engineering, Mitchell Hall will be a hub for research that reaches well beyond the classroom.

A network of accessible Green Links knits the building into the campus through inclusive pathways that connect the building with the landscape.

Targeting LEED Silver, Mitchell Hall will be healthy, collaborative, and built for discovery. Completion expected 2028.
📍 Blacksburg, Virginia

#HigherEdDesign #EngineeringEducation #CampusArchitecture #SustainableDesign #STEMDesign #Aerospace by @perkinswill_dc

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4 months ago

Trying something new can be the hardest part.

For Wellness Wednesday, meet Kate Currie, a Senior Interior Designer in our Washington, D.C. studio. Outside of work, she’s a passionate CrossFit athlete and co-owner of Cardinal CrossFit in Chantilly, Virginia. In this video, Kate shares her advice for stepping outside your comfort zone, staying motivated, and finding balance between work and personal well-being.

#WellnessWednesday #WellnessWeek #HealthyIsHappy taken in Washington, D.C. by @perkinswill_dc

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#FirmwideFeature: Teaching laboratories and instructional spaces are about transmitting knowledge and training the next generation of innovators. These carefully designed environments help students move from concept to application through hands-on experimentation, observation, and discovery. Integrated tools and technology help bring theory to life, while durable, thoughtfully selected materials support the rhythm of continuous use and learning.
We believe transparency encourages greater participation in STEM disciplines by putting important work on display and embracing “teaching in the open.” Naturally lit, comfortable environments where learning is visible, collaborative, and engaging help fuel the pipeline of future researchers and scientists.

Featured Projects:
— University of Massachusetts Lowell, Francis College of Engineering, Perry Hall, Lowell, Massachusetts
📸: Greg Premru
— Havard University, Maxwell Dworkin Building, Boston, Massachusetts
📸: Eric Chapman
— University of Cincinnati Health Sciences Building, Cincinnati, Ohio
📸: Connor Steinkamp
— Bowie State University Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing, Bowie, Maryland
📸: Nick Merrick

#perkinswill #design #architecture #learninglab #STEMeducation #teachingspace #handsonlearning #learningenvironment by @perkinswill_dc

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5 months ago

At The Field School, classrooms now breathe with possibility. Science labs buzz with discovery as students gather around expanded worktables. The Aude Building pulses with collaborative energy, its reimagined spaces reflecting the school's vibrant identity. Below, in the transformed Harris Family Athletic Training Center, athletes train in light-filled rooms overlooking Washington, DC. Then rises the Innovation Center. A glass-wrapped stage where makers, artists, and thinkers converge. Four phases, one transformation: learning unleashed, community ignited, futures forged.

Click the link in our bio to learn more.

#perkinswill #design #education #washingtondc by @perkinswill_dc

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This past spring, we welcomed students from @catholicuniversity’s Integrated Design Studio into our studio to explore how ideas evolve through collaboration, technical dialogue, and multidisciplinary teamwork. In collaboration with kpff_inc, @tyliininternational, and @interface, our team members led workshops and discussions that introduced students to the collaborative process behind architecture, structural engineering, and building materials.

Several Perkins&Will team members, including Catholic University alumni, were proud to connect with students throughout the semester, sharing perspectives from practice while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the profession.

#DevelopingtheDesignersofTomorrow #UniversityCollaboration #CatholicUniversityofAmerica by @perkinswill_dc

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At NORC’s (National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago) new workplace, data becomes something you can see, experience, and connect with. Designed to celebrate the work of researchers, analysts, and collaborators, a branded installation wall transforms survey research into an immersive architectural moment.

Using computational design, we translated responses from NORC’s long-running “happiness survey” into a field of wooden blocks, each representing an individual survey response. Variations in stain saturation reveal patterns within the data, while painted edges highlight respondents who identified as “very happy.”

The result is a warm and engaging installation that reflects NORC’s mission of transforming research into meaningful insight while creating a memorable arrival experience for employees and visitors alike.

Link in bio to learn more!

#workplacedesign #brandedenvironments #interiordesign by @perkinswill_dc

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