Robert (Bob) Perry, AIA
Robert (Bob) Perry, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. He advances innovative, high-performance design that transforms existing buildings and strengthens urban environments.
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Jason O'Rear633 Folsom is a dynamic reuse story focused on reductions in embodied and operational carbon, a facade optimized for maximum useful daylight, and the revitalization of a key San Francisco corridor. -
Jason O'Rear"Solar Canyons" carved into 200 Park's deep floor plates deliver abundant daylight and create distinctive outdoor terraces, enhancing wellness, energy performance, and the workplace experience. -
Jason O'RearThe Amenity Center at Burlingame Point creates a striking experiential connection to the San Francisco Bay, uniting aesthetics, function, and sustainability into a cohesive architectural statement.
Robert (Bob) Perry, AIA, is a design director at Gensler whose work demonstrates how architecture can transform existing structures into high-performing, future-focused assets. His projects, including the repositioning of major commercial buildings, illustrate a commitment to sustainability, craft, and urban impact.
Perry’s design approach emphasizes innovation grounded in performance, leveraging materials, façade systems, and adaptive reuse strategies to elevate both environmental outcomes and architectural expression. His work has influenced industry conversations and earned recognition for advancing new models of building transformation.
Beyond practice, Perry contributes to the profession through mentorship and knowledge-sharing, shaping future architects while advancing design excellence on a global stage. His leadership reflects a commitment to pushing boundaries while strengthening the connection between people, place, and the built environment.
The Young Architect Award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the architecture profession early in their careers.
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Ceara O’Leary, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She is recognized for her human-centered design approach and dedication to mentoring the next generation of architects.
