Global architecture and design firm Perkins&Will has named Todd Buchanan as the new Managing Director of its Seattle Studio. With more than two decades of experience leading civic, healthcare, and aviation projects across the Pacific Northwest, Buchanan is set to strengthen the firm’s regional presence and design impact.
A Leader with Deep Regional Roots
Todd Buchanan’s career spans over 25 years, with a portfolio marked by major regional initiatives, including work on the Western State Hospital behavioral health campus and long-term programs with the Port of Seattle. His appointment reflects Perkins&Will’s commitment to strengthening design leadership in one of its most strategically positioned studios.
Vision for the Seattle Studio
Sharing his perspective on joining the role, Buchanan highlighted the firm’s purpose-driven ethos. He emphasized Perkins&Will’s focus on creating environments that support community well-being, foster creativity, and elevate human experience. Buchanan aims to blend this mission with Seattle’s innovation-driven culture to cultivate a studio built on trust, collaboration, and forward-thinking design.
A Leadership Transition with Continuity
Buchanan succeeds Kay Kornovich, who guided the Seattle Studio for nearly twenty years. Kornovich will continue contributing to the firm through project leadership, client partnerships, and her role on the Perkins&Will Board of Directors, ensuring a smooth transition and sustained strategic direction.
Strategic Significance for Perkins&Will
The leadership shift marks an important moment for the firm’s Pacific Northwest operations. With a seasoned leader at the helm, Perkins&Will is positioned to deepen its influence across civic and community-building projects, enhance client engagement, and support the region’s growing design needs.
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