An explosion of water onto a natural environment. This bathroom addition was inspired by one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Nature-inspired design at an urban scale. This adaptive-reuse of an existing office tower looks to the landscape of Alaska for its geometry, material, and experience.
The Living Ribbon
Queens, NY
Adaptive Re-use of a ruin from the 1964 World's Fair. The Living Ribbon both integrates the historic structure into the natural surrounding park, and wraps the building to create a new premier sports stadium.
The Trailhead
Tiburon, CA
Net-Zero Energy Visitor Center and educational exhibit. The Trailhead brings sustainability to the forefront of its design by integrating its energy-generating systems into the visitor's experience.
722 Washington Blvd Apartments
Los Angeles, CA
Net Zero Energy apartment complex containing 50 affordable housing units and retail space. Located in a dense community in South Los Angeles, 722 Washington utilizes a solar-optimized building form to create layers of access to the public and private.
UnFurled
Los Angeles, CA
Perkins + Will's entry into the 2017 Architects for Animals Giving Shelter event. The modular, intertwining structure is a big hit with the kittens.
CALA - The Center for Architecture + Urban Design
Los Angeles, CA
Located in Downtown Los Angeles, CALA combines the AIA Los Angeles and the A+D Museum under one roof in addition to a theater, library and classrooms.
Venice Beach Lifeguard Tower
Venice, CA
A twisting wooden tower which naturally becomes a spiral staircase for lifeguards to ascend. This low cost, experimental design utilizes one simple form to create a shelter, viewing deck, and shading device.
Shanghai World University and Technology Center
Shanghai, China
Master Plan of a new University and Technology Hub on the former site of the Shanghai 2010 World Expo. The entire site is expected to achieve Net-Zero energy and water, mainly from turbines that generate energy from the current of the Huangpu River.
Los Angeles River Cultural Center
Los Angeles, CA
Located atop the banks of the Los Angeles River, this cultural center compliments the LA River Revitalization Project with a skateboard oriented museum and educational center with access to the river's edge.