Perkins Eastman | Pfeiffer

In “Speaking of Sustainability,” an article from the latest issue of our annual magazine, #TheNarrative, we clarify some common #sustainability terms in an effort to create an aligned terminology that can more readily advance design performance and create better places for people and the planet. In this guide, we provide in-depth definitions for net zero energy (#NZE), carbon neutrality, resilience, DE&I (diversity, equity, and inclusion), a circular economy, indoor environmental quality (#IEQ), healthier materials, and biophilia, and provide some recommended reading for further learning. #PerkinsEastman #HumanByDesign #SustainableDesign #NetZeroEnergy #CarbonNeutrality #HealthyMaterials #Design #Architecture #gooddesignissustainabledesign

Last month, the Material Research Group from our office toured the facilities of Shaw and Sons Constructions, a company specializing in structural and architectural concrete. The team explored the facility, reviewed the showroom and mock-ups, and learned about their diverse concrete solutions. The tour concluded with a hands-on activity where they selected aggregate and created concrete pavers. Thanks to Shaw and Sons for the detailed presentation and engaging experience. #perkinseastman #pfeiffer #shawandsons #shawandsonsconcretecontractors

In an effort to increase interactions among medical staff, students, patients and their families, and their surrounding communities, Perkins Eastman is helping major institutions such as the University of Miami, University of California, San Francisco, and Kuwait University transform their medical campuses from insular islands to collegial networks. Dive into the master plans and learn more about the firm’s healthcare practice in “Rx for Change,” a story from the latest issue of our annual magazine, #TheNarrative. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eGy2j_4p, and check out the full magazine here: https://lnkd.in/edZrdXvN. #PerkinsEastman #HumanByDesign #MedicalDesign #MasterPlanning #HealthcareDesign #Design #Healthcare #Architecture

Engineering News-Record California has recognized TWO of our projects in its 2024 Regional Best Projects awards program. For our transformation of the University of Southern California’s 1931 United University Church into the new home of the university’s School of Dramatic Arts, Perkins Eastman | Pfeiffer received the “2024 Best Renovation/Restoration Project” award. The #adaptivereuse project consolidates the dramatic arts programs under one roof—with a discrete expansion at the rear, providing architectural, structural and building system upgrades, while retaining the iconic #historical features of the building and targeting LEED Platinum. The design team, Stephanie Kingsnorth, Kim McCarron, AIA, LEED AP, Jim Sarratori, AIA, Natasha N. Brewer, and Cesar Murillo, attended the school’s grand opening earlier this year. In addition, #ENRCalifornia named Lincoln International’s Los Angeles office, designed by Perkins Eastman in collaboration with Clune Construction Company, as the “2024 Best Interior/Tenant Improvement Project.” The renovation and expansion increases the firm’s #WestCoast presence while reinforcing its brand identify, and the design implements Lincoln International’s standard approach to the finishes, function, and feel to be cohesive among its other offices across the country. Read more about both awards: https://lnkd.in/eyKW3cCX. Congratulations to the teams! #ENRBestProjects2024 #ENR #PerkinsEastman #PerkinsEastmanPfeiffer #HumanByDesign #DesignAward #UniversityDesign #WorkplaceDesign #Design #Education #Award

Perkins Eastman’s #Communications Team gathered for its annual Mini Summit last week. Held in our celebrated #Pittsburgh studio this year, the team strategized and brainstormed with members of our #Sustainability, #DEI, #Marketing, #Graphics, and #Photography teams, while also meeting with Pittsburgh studio leadership. The conversations were productive, the ideas fresh, and the face-to-face time was invaluable. #PerkinsEastman #HumanByDesign #Strategy #Design #Architecture

Arts and Culture Practice Leader Bill Murray and our design team were in Denver last week to share design updates for the Loretto Heights Theatre Project with our clients. Ideas were exchanged among our team, the clients, and the operational crews as we discussed our visions for the next step of the project. The team also had the pleasure of revisiting our legacy project, Boettcher Concert Hall, designed by Norman Pfeiffer, one of the founding Principals of Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates (HHPA), Pfeiffer’s legacy firm. The United States’ first concert hall in the round and a demonstration of HHPA’s innovative design approach, Boettcher hall has retained its impact over the years. We had a great time working with our clients in Denver and look forward to continuing our collaboration. #perkinseastman #pfeiffer #denver #denvercolorado #denverarts #boettcher #boettcherconcerthall

July 1st was Canada day, and in honour of our neighbouring country we are looking back at one of our projects in Canada, the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts at Mount Royal University. Completed in 2013, the multi-floor facility is designed to LEED Gold certification and includes a concert hall with variable acoustics, ensemble and teaching studios, a recording studio, practice rooms, a multilevel lobby, and a roof terrace providing dramatic views of the campus as well as the surrounding region. The design of the Centre is based on a contemporary interpretation of the rural barn on Alberta’s vast prairies, set against a backdrop of the rugged Canadian Rockies. #perkinseastman #pfeiffer #mountroyaluniversity #performingarts #pac #respectcanadaday

Last week, Perkins Eastman staff, along with Arts and Culture Practice Leader Bill Murray, visited the Estancia High School Theater Complex project site in Costa Mesa. Our summer interns also participated in the tour, gaining valuable insights into how design-phase decisions are transformed into reality during the construction phase. We look forward to the project’s progress and anticipate its completion by summer 2025. #pfeiffer #perkinseastman #estanciahighschool #costamesa #sitetour #sitevisit

Wishing you a safe and happy Fourth of July! #perkinseastman #pfeiffer #july4th

Last week, our Library Practice Leader Gili Meerovitch, College + University Co-Leader Sharon Murphy, and Senior Associate Dianne Chia attended the 2024 American Library Association’s Annual Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. During the conference, a bus tour—sold-out in advance—visited one of Perkins Eastman|Pfeiffer’s projects: the Copley Library at the University of San Diego. With around 55 participants, the tour featured University of San Diego University Librarian Theresa Byrd discussing the Copley Library’s dramatic transformation and University of California San Diego University Librarian Erik Mitchell and his team highlighting innovative new spaces, including recent upgrades to Geisel Library. #perkinseastman #pfeiffer #ala2024 #ala #americanlibraryassociation