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PERKINS EASTMAN NAMES NEW CO-MANAGING PRINCIPALS IN PITTSBURGH, PA

Jeff Young and Lee Pellegrino appointed to new leadership roles, effective January 1, 2019 Perkins Eastman Architects DPC 115 Fifth Avenue New York, New York (August 21, 2018) – International architecture and design firm Perkins New York, NY 10003 Eastman is excited to announce the appointment of new leadership in its Pittsburgh, PA office. 212.353.7200 Jeff Young and Lee Pellegrino will co-manage the Pittsburgh office, effective January 1, 2019. PERKINSE AS TMA N.COM The move is a part of Perkins Eastman’s continued efforts to expand its presence in the Mid- Atlantic.

“Promoting Jeff and Lee to their new roles is a natural progression for our firm,” said J. David Hoglund, President and Executive Director. “Each of them brings a unique perspective to our organization as we continue to grow and evolve both regionally and internationally.” Charlotte As Young and Pellegrino move into their new positions as Co-Managing Principals, Alan Dallas Schlossberg, Principal and Executive Director, is set to take on a broader, firm-wide management role. Having more than 30 years of experience leading a range of planning and design Dubai assignments throughout the country, Schlossberg will continue in his role as Perkins Eastman’s Guayaquil national higher education practice area leader, as well as provide focus in expanding the practice Los Angeles nationally and internationally. “On behalf of the entire Executive Committee, I want to say how Mumbai excited we are for this transition,” said Schlossberg, “We cannot wait to see what the future holds for both Jeff and Lee, and where their leadership and passion takes the Pittsburgh studio.” New York Pittsburgh A Pittsburgh native, Jeff Young, AIA has more than 21 years of experience leading a variety of San Francisco commercial, corporate interiors, and mixed-use projects. His passion for engaging clients throughout the design process helps him to develop innovative solutions that support each organization’s business objectives. This expertise is showcased in recent projects for Google, Stamford Philips, SAP, JLL, Shorenstein and Faros Properties, among others. Toronto

Washington DC Lee Pellegrino AIA, LEED Green Associate, has been with the firm for more than 22 years providing planning and design leadership within Perkins Eastman’s healthcare and senior living practices. During his tenure he has overseen the management and delivery of some of the firm’s most challenging projects, including assignments for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Goodwin House, The New Jewish Home, and Hebrew SeniorLife.

About Perkins Eastman Perkins Eastman is a globally-based design firm founded on the belief that design can have a direct and positive impact on people’s lives. The firm’s award-winning practice draws on its 1,000 professionals networked across 15 offices worldwide. By keeping the user’s needs foremost in

the design process, the firm sets out to enhance the human experience in the places where people live, work, play, learn, age, and heal. Perkins Eastman’s portfolio comprises work in a wide range of specialized project types: Civic & Cultural, Healthcare, Higher Education, Hospitality, Large Scale Mixed-Use, Office & Retail, Planning & , Primary & Secondary Education, Residential, Science & Technology, Senior Living, Sports & Exhibition, Transportation & Infrastructure, and Workplace. For more information visit perkinseastman.com.

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