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Perkins+Will To Relocate In Midtown Atlanta
10.1.09 | Atlanta, GA | Perkins+Will CEO Phil Harrison announced today that the interdisciplinary design firm has acquired a new office space for its Atlanta offices. The firm, currently located at 1382 Peachtree St. NE, will move one block south to 1315 Peachtree St. NE in summer 2010 after the 45,000-square-foot space undergoes a total renovation. "The fact that we're moving into an expanded workspace underscores that our position in the Southeast market is strong," said Harrison, who is based in the Atlanta office. "We continue to invest in our practice, and our clients will realize the benefits of a more fully integrated team."
Perkins+Will will move into the top four floors in 1315 Peachtree, a space formerly occupied by Invesco Ltd. The new space was chosen for its prime location and proximity to MARTA, which about one third of the firm's 200 employees in Atlanta use to get to and from work. The renovation effort is expected to begin January 2010. When complete, the space will exemplify the best in workplace design, according to Willard Lariscy, Managing Director of Perkins+Will's Atlanta office. "Our new space will underscore the firm's commitment to design excellence and sustainable building practices," said Lariscy. "Not only will our flexible and open concept promote collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork, the space will go beyond LEED Platinum certification to approach our net-zero energy goal."
Renovations will include: extensive shared teaming space; raised flooring system to allow for flexible technology systems, as well as underfloor air distribution for heating and cooling; wireless technology platform; highly-efficient mechanical system, including a cogeneration system that will allow Perkins+Will to generate its own power from natural gas; and, rain water capture for irrigation and plumbing. Says Lariscy. "Creating a high performance building and innovative work place environment within an existing urban context, the new Atlanta office will demonstrate the value of good design, to our employees, business partners and clients."
About Perkins+Will
Established in 1935, Perkins+Will (www.perkinswill.com) is an interdisciplinary design practice serving clients from 21 offices around the world. The firm practices architecture, interiors, branded environments, planning + strategies and urban design with clients in the aviation + transit, corporate + commercial + civic, healthcare, higher education, K-12 education, and science + technology markets. Perkins+Will routinely ranks among the world's top design firms and has received hundreds of awards, including the prestigious American Institute of Architects' "Firm of the Year Award." With more LEED Accredited Professionals than any other design firm in the world, Perkins+Will is recognized as a leader in the sustainable design movement.
Perkins+Will will move into the top four floors in 1315 Peachtree, a space formerly occupied by Invesco Ltd. The new space was chosen for its prime location and proximity to MARTA, which about one third of the firm's 200 employees in Atlanta use to get to and from work. The renovation effort is expected to begin January 2010. When complete, the space will exemplify the best in workplace design, according to Willard Lariscy, Managing Director of Perkins+Will's Atlanta office. "Our new space will underscore the firm's commitment to design excellence and sustainable building practices," said Lariscy. "Not only will our flexible and open concept promote collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork, the space will go beyond LEED Platinum certification to approach our net-zero energy goal."
Renovations will include: extensive shared teaming space; raised flooring system to allow for flexible technology systems, as well as underfloor air distribution for heating and cooling; wireless technology platform; highly-efficient mechanical system, including a cogeneration system that will allow Perkins+Will to generate its own power from natural gas; and, rain water capture for irrigation and plumbing. Says Lariscy. "Creating a high performance building and innovative work place environment within an existing urban context, the new Atlanta office will demonstrate the value of good design, to our employees, business partners and clients."
About Perkins+Will
Established in 1935, Perkins+Will (www.perkinswill.com) is an interdisciplinary design practice serving clients from 21 offices around the world. The firm practices architecture, interiors, branded environments, planning + strategies and urban design with clients in the aviation + transit, corporate + commercial + civic, healthcare, higher education, K-12 education, and science + technology markets. Perkins+Will routinely ranks among the world's top design firms and has received hundreds of awards, including the prestigious American Institute of Architects' "Firm of the Year Award." With more LEED Accredited Professionals than any other design firm in the world, Perkins+Will is recognized as a leader in the sustainable design movement.
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