Perkins Eastman Architects
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Perkins, L. Bradford, author.
Title: The architect’s guide to developing and managing an international practice / Bradford Perkins, FAIA, Perkins Eastman Architects.
Description: Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, [2021]
Identifiers: LCCN 2020055819 (print) | LCCN 2020055820 (ebook) | ISBN 9781119630166 (cloth) | ISBN 9781119630159 (adobe pdf) | ISBN 9781119630173 (epub)
Subjects: LCSH: Architectural practice, International.
Classification: LCC NA1996 .P345 2021 (print) | LCC NA1996 (ebook) | DDC 724/.7—dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020055819
LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020055820
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To the many friends I have worked with in countries around the world over the past fifty years and to my family who have shared my interest in international travel, culture, history, and cuisine.
I had a lot of help from a wide variety of people.
Special thanks to my research assistant Judith Perkins Schiamberg
Thanks to the many architects who shared insights and stories included in this book:
And to many of the members of the AIA Large Firm Roundtable who helped me obtain images of their projects to illustrate the book
Thanks to my Perkins Eastman colleagues who contributed to many aspects of this book. Special thanks to those who contributed to the country write ups and technical chapters.