Thomas Newsom Joins Perkins+Will

The Houston office of Perkins+Will, a global leader in architecture and design, recently announced the expansion of its leadership with the addition of Thomas Newsom, AIA, CDT, LEED AP, RAS as Senior Project Manager and Senior Associate.

Newsom, who joined Perkins+Will in 2002, most recently served as the Architect of Record on the million-square-foot Sky Tower at University Hospital in San Antonio.  In Houston, he will continue to lead the technical production of significant healthcare and science + technology projects, and will work in tandem with the office’s management team to further expand the firm’s regional healthcare practice.

“We are thrilled to welcome Thomas to our Houston practice,” said Managing Director Ray Beets, FAIA, LEED AP.  “His expertise in complex project delivery directly aligns with the needs of our office’s high-tech client base, and his tenure with the firm has positioned him to be an outstanding ambassador for our region.”

Newsom is a registered Architect in the State of Texas, a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP), a Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS), and a certified Construction Documents Technician (CDT).  He relocates to Houston with his wife, Heather, and their three children.

About Perkins+Will
Established in 1935, Perkins+Will is a global interdisciplinary architecture and design firm founded on the belief that design has the power to transform lives and enhance society. With a staff of 1,600 in 24 locations worldwide, the firm serves clients across a broad range of project types and grounds its work in deep research. Perkins+Will ranks among the world’s top design firms and is the recipient of hundreds of awards. Social responsibility is fundamental to the firm’s outlook, work, and culture, and every year Perkins+Will donates one percent of its design services to non-profit organizations. With pioneering tools to advance sustainable design practices, the largest green building portfolio in North America, nearly 1,000 LEED® Accredited Professionals, and a commitment to the 2030 Challenge, Perkins+Will is recognized as one of the industry’s preeminent sustainable design firms. For more information, visit www.perkinswill.com.