Envision Design Joins Perkins+Will

Perkins+Will has acquired Envision Design, a design firm specializing in sustainable corporate interiors.  The 15-person practice, where ever professional is LEED accredited, will move into Perkins+Will’s Washington, DC office. Envision’s Ken Wilson...

Study Explores Asthma Triggers in Built Environment

Design firm Perkins+Will has released a new report on the impact of the built environment on asthma. “Healthy Environments: A Compilation of Substances Linked to Asthma” identifies 374 substances commonly found in the buildings that are known or suspected...
Hilton Milwaukee Renovates Lobby Lounge

Hilton Milwaukee Renovates Lobby Lounge

Aiming for the vibe of an old-school cocktail lounge, Hilton Milwaukee has wrapped up its redesign of the lobby lounge. Known as Monarch Lounge, the space boasts an Art Deco charm, thanks to details such as rich wood architecture, a stone and metal fireplace, and...

Former Marriott in Hartford Converts to Sheraton

A Marriott hotel near Hartford, Connecticut, has reflagged as Sheraton Hartford South Hotel. A $6 million renovation will transform the property and bring it to brand standards. Plans call for a revamped lobby, guestrooms outfitted with oversized desks and ergonomic...