Perkins+Will Expands San Francisco Office Capabilities, Names Sara Andersen as Interior Design Discipline Leader

SAN FRANCISCO, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading design firm Perkins+Will named Sara Andersen Interior Design Discipline Leader and Senior Associate for its San Francisco office. Andersen, a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of experience managing design projects, will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the office's Interior Design practice.

"Setting the standard for innovative design in the built environment for high-tech companies, institutions of higher learning and governmental entities in both adaptive reuse and new building projects is what Perkins+Will does," said Russ Drinker, Managing Director of the San Francisco office at Perkins+Will. "We've brought Sara Andersen on board to build our interior design practice. Her experience in shepherding leading-edge interior design projects from conception to completion make her a great fit for our growing practice."

Andersen is a seasoned manager of high-profile design projects, with over 20 years of experience developing and nurturing client relationships, ensuring design specifications, and meeting financial and cultural client objectives. She has managed the design process on many different kinds of builds including new construction, tenant improvement and relocation projects. 

"Perkins+Will has long been a leader in working with forward-thinking companies, universities and other institutions in the technology and research fields," said Andersen. "I look forward to guiding the interior design process on landmark projects that continue to push the envelope."

Andersen's previous client work includes Accenture, SAP, UBS, Florsheim and Herman Miller. Andersen has a B.A. in Architecture from Lehigh University and an M.A. in Architecture from Washington University.

For more information about Perkins+Will and Sara Andersen, visit http://www.perkinswill.com.

About Perkins+Will
Established in 1935, Perkins+Will is an international integrated design firm founded on the belief that design has the power to transform lives and enhance society. Serving clients across a broad range of markets and disciplines, Perkins+Will ranks among the world's top design firms and has most recently earned the National Building Museum Honor Award for Civic Innovation in its inaugural year.  With more than 1,000 LEED® Accredited Professionals and the largest green portfolio in North America, Perkins+Will is recognized as one of the preeminent sustainable design firms in the country. 

Perkins+Will San Francisco has a broad practice in architecture, interiors, urban design, and preservation /reuse. Projects are for diverse clients, including corporate, civic, commercial, higher education, science, and technology. Notable Bay Area projects include the Ferry Building, the SF Conservatory of Music, the Clark Center at Stanford, Ohlone College's Newark Center, and the Treasure Island master Plan. The office also works throughout the US, and internationally in Singapore, Korea, Panama, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and China. More information on Perkins+Will and its services can be found at www.perkinswill.com.

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