Fridstein joins Perkins Eastman as principal

According to the board of directors of top architecture and design firm Perkins Eastman, Thomas Fridstein, FAIA, RIBA, LEED AP has joined the firm as principal. Dividing his time between the New York and Chicago offices, he will serve as managing principal for the Chicago office and firm-wide resource for the firm's growing international and commercial practices. Fridstein joins with more than 30 years of experience in the development, design, and construction of notable buildings, urban spaces, and interior environments around the world. He was most recently a principal of RMJM Hillier and the group head of special projects of RMJM. Prior to the merger of RMJM and Hillier Architecture, he was the CEO of Hillier. Fridstein was previously the Senior Director of Design for Tishman Speyer Properties, where he was responsible for directing and reviewing the design of developments worldwide. In addition, a significant portion of his career was with Skidmore Owings and Merrill (SOM), where he served in a variety of leadership roles in their New York, London, and Chicago offices. Fridstein's work has received more than 25 awards, and he has authored several published articles and lectured at Harvard University, Cornell University, Illinois Institute of Technology, and the Boston Architecture Society. His global portfolio of commercial, mixed-use, resort, residential, and other building types comprises work across the US and in the UK, Spain, China, Turkey, UAE, among others. "I am thrilled to be joining this dynamic, growing firm and the many accomplished professionals who have made it so successful," said Fridstein.