Company News
With key hire, Perkins+Will’s London studio bolsters workplace strategy services The London studio of global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will has announced the appointment of a new associate principal, Jason Turner, who joined the firm in early March. With over 25 years experience working in interior design, Jason brings to the firm expertise in strategic advice on workplace, culture and people. Jason has prior experience overseeing business growth and project delivery, having worked on interior projects for some of the world’s largest corporations, from Facebook and Microsoft to Rio Tinto and AstraZeneca. Other clients have included the Bank of China, SMBC, and Deutsche Bank. The appointment of Jason comes at a time of continued growth for Perkins+Will’s London office and demonstrates the confidence of the practice in maintaining and expanding its business operations in the capital and the wider EMEA region. Jason has experience working abroad in Asia, spending a number of years in the region overseeing large projects in Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong. He has also delivered Workplace Strategy and Concept Design proposals for the offices of a global management consultancy across five European capitals. Closer to home, Jason also oversaw base build modifications and fitouts for the London headquarters of the world’s largest publicly traded hedge fund company, Man Group. With the appointment of a new associate principal specialising in strategic advice, Jason will bolster Perkins+Will’s reputation in project delivery, while expanding its expertise and capacity to take on new projects in related sectors. Jason will be joining the interiors team, which has overseen office fitouts for clients such as The Economist, Deloitte, News UK, Microsoft, and Linklaters.
Successful candidates get to earn while they learn for a company renowned for its work in fitting out some of the world’s most prestigious hotels and restaurants, commercial buildings and super-prime private residences. Examples of EE Smith projects where apprentices have developed their skills include: Tom Kerridge’s new restaurant at the ‘Corinthia’ hotel in London; the capital’s largest new hotel project, a 350-bed venue in Leicester Square; as well as installing 453 bathrooms in the Battersea Power Station development. EE Smith can trace its roots back to a single, small shop in Leicester in 1897. It is still based in the city but now operates in over 100,000 sq. ft of facilities.
Steven Charlton, managing director of Perkins+Will’s London studio said: “Bringing Jason into our team will benefit us with his wealth of knowledge and expertise, built up from an international career in workplace strategy and business development. The depth and breadth of his engagement with FTSE 100 companies will be crucial as we continue to grow the practice here in London and the wider EMEA region.” Jason Turner, associate principal of Perkins+Will’s London studio said: “I am thrilled to join Perkins+Will’s London office at such an exciting time, helping to lead the interior team’s business development. Having worked across Eurasia for several years with large corporate clients, we have an exciting opportunity to apply this experience to continue Perkins+Will’s rise as a major player in the London market.”
The company currently has 300 staff, annual revenues approaching £50 million and a significant forward order book. It has made major investments in cutting edge technology to continue leading the market in the provision of high-quality joinery and interiors in the UK as well as handling several projects overseas. These include £1.5 million to double the spray shop and CNC capacity and further enhance its manufacturing and finishing capabilities. Its portfolio of past projects is extensive and diverse and includes work on the UK Supreme Court, the Francis Crick Auditorium, The Savoy Hotel in London and the United Airlines Heathrow T2B departure lounge. John finished: “Apprenticeships are the lifeblood of our company.” April 2019 Luxury Interiors Magazine 07