FacultyPerkins&Will Faculty
Perkins&Will, an interdisciplinary, research-based architecture and design firm, was founded in 1935 on the belief that design has the power to transform lives. Guided by its core values—design excellence, diversity, and inclusion, living design, research, resilience, social purpose, sustainability, and well-being—the firm is committed to designing a better, more beautiful world. Architizer named Perkins&Will the world’s “Best Sustainable Firm” in 2023, and Metropolis named it “Firm of the Year” in 2022 for its industry leadership in advancing climate action and social justice. Fast Company named Perkins&Will one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in Architecture three times, and in 2021, it added the firm to its list of Brands That Matter—making Perkins&Will the first architecture practice in the world to earn the distinction. With an international team of more than 2,000 professionals, the firm has over 20 studios worldwide, providing integrated services in architecture, interior design, branded environments, urban design, and landscape architecture. Industry rankings consistently place the firm among the world’s top design practices. Partners include Danish architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen, retail strategy and design consultancy Portland, sustainable transportation planning consultancy Nelson\Nygaard, and luxury hospitality design firm Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR).
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Instructors
Neil Reindel
Adjunct Lecturer of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Associate at Perkins&Will
Expertise: Urban Design; Urban Planning; Architecture; Concept Development; Urban Districts; Walkability; Narrative Design; Innovation Districts; Sustainability; Master Planning
Neil is an Urban Designer at Perkins&Will and brings a background in architecture and urban thinking to his work. His experience spans internationally across civic, commercial, higher education, sports and recreation, transit, residential, science and technology, master planning, and digital practice. Neil is uniquely skilled at distilling complex ideas into simple, easily understood concepts, tying together elements of fiction and theory into fully realized design schemes. He leverages his professional and academic backgrounds to anchor his conceptual process, bringing diverse perspectives to how he approaches design. Neil is a dual master's graduate from Kent State University and holds a master's in architecture and a master's in urban design.
Tom Mozina
Adjunct Lecturer of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Design Principal at Perkins&Will
Expertise: Architecture; LEED; Human-Centric-Design; Contextual Sensitivity; Environmental Responsiveness
As a student, Tom gravitated towards professors that stressed the fundamentals like design literacy, composition, and planning. He consistently sought opportunities to intersect with educators and mentors who would challenge him, and who would provide key connections as he transitioned into the profession. This challenging work, and the subsequent relationships Tom built, paid off. Today, he is well-versed in client needs and is an expert in translating these into beautiful designs. Considering the client’s goals, unique program, and the project site, Tom develops solutions that connect architecture with environmental and cultural contexts. Tom loves to travel and seeks adventure in both urban and rural settings. Historical places like Machu Picchu, Angkor Wat and other spectacular landforms capture his interest. His passion for buildings is tempered by a greater appreciation for design created by ancient cultures and the forces of nature.