Experienced Design Professional Will Expand Studio’s Expertise in the Academic and Cultural Arts Sectors
Pickard Chilton, an award-winning architecture studio best known for its innovative and cutting-edge design of corporate headquarters and campuses, announces that Kristin Hawkins AIA has joined as Associate Principal.
Ms. Hawkins brings more than 30 years of global design expertise across a diverse portfolio. Her philosophy centers in the power of place; that transformative, responsible architecture is both a poetic and pragmatic response to cultural and physical context. Prior to joining Pickard Chilton, Ms. Hawkins was a Partner at Pelli Clarke & Partners, where she led major projects in the academic, master planning, corporate office and cultural arts sectors.
“Kristin’s thoughtful approach to design combines intuitive, visual creativity with analytical problem solving. Her ability to embrace each project’s unique challenges and build strong client relationships perfectly aligns with our culture,” said Pickard Chilton Principal William Chilton, FAIA, RIBA. “Her extensive experience designing and leading a tremendous portfolio of complex, unique projects will allow the studio to broaden and develop additional areas of practice.”
Ms. Hawkins’ recent work includes the multi-award-winning Chengdu Museum of Natural History in Chengdu, China; West Palm Point, a 470,000 GSF class A office tower in West Palm Beach, Florida; and a confidential next-generation condominium tower in midtown Manhattan. She also led the design of the Red Building at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, CA; the Center for Innovation in Medical Professions at Cleveland State University; and Future VU, the master plan for Vanderbilt University.
“I have long admired the design excellence and collaborative, equitable culture of Pickard Chilton. The firm’s integrity is further exemplified by its established commitment to climate action and affirmed support of women in the field,” added Ms. Hawkins. “I look forward to contributing my passion, energy and professional experience to the studio’s stellar work.”
Ms. Hawkins holds a Master of Architecture from Yale University and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from The University of Virginia School of Architecture. A dedicated educator, she is a long-standing and current faculty member at the Yale School of Architecture and has lectured and served as a juror for institutions and organizations nationally.
ABOUT PICKARD CHILTON
Pickard Chilton is an international architectural practice noted for its expertise in the design of large, complex, and often high-profile buildings including corporate headquarters, high-rise commercial office and multi-family towers, hotels, and academic and life science facilities. The firm’s layered perspective informs all its work, presenting clients with a sophisticated, knowledge-based approach that emphasizes design vision, placemaking, integrity, a focus on client objectives, and exceptional service. Since 2006, projects totaling over 80 million square feet have been designated or targeted LEED Gold or Platinum, representing corporate, commercial, residential, and institutional buildings in design, under construction, or completed – one of the highest amounts in the United States. Headquartered in New Haven, Conn., the firm’s recent completed projects include the Tokyo Midtown Yaesu tower in Tokyo, Japan; T3 RiNo in Denver, Co.; The Eight in Bellevue, Wa.; and, 325 Main, Google’s new headquarters in Cambridge, Ma. Current projects include CoStar Group’s new corporate campus in Richmond, Va.; 530 Howard Street in San Francisco; Northwestern Mutual’s North Office Building in Milwaukee, Wi; Mutual of Omaha’s new headquarters in Omaha, Ne;. and Linkpillar 1 at Takanawa Gateway City in Tokyo, Japan; as well as commercial and residential developments in Austin, Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston, San Francisco, and Stuttgart, Germany. Please visit www.pickardchilton.com for more information.