Perkins+Will is currently in discussions about the potential opportunity to join with London-based Pringle Brandon, an architecture and design firm based in the U.K.
The London offices would be known as Pringle Brandon Perkins+Will. The combined list of key clients would span multiple sectors including corporate & commercial, education, healthcare, media, public sector, science & technology, sports & recreation, and transportation. The partners, Jack Pringle, Chris Brandon, William Poole-Wilson, Fiona Ballance, and Linzi Cassels would continue to lead the combined businesses.
Pringle Brandon Drew would also operate as Pringle Brandon Perkins+Will. This recently launched practice, offering base build architectural services and strategic advice, is led by former Rafael Vinoly and Foster + Partners architect John Drew, and is currently working on 2.5 million square feet of commercial and mixed-use development in the U.K. +
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