Perkins’s work is defined by its 20th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective
Perkins & Will, Inc. (American, reorganized 1970) Ralph Johnson

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Perspective Sketch
Perkins & Will, Inc. (American, reorganized 1970) Ralph Johnson

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Axiometric
Perkins & Will, Inc. (American, reorganized 1970) Ralph Johnson

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Elevation
Perkins & Will, Inc. (American, reorganized 1970) Ralph Johnson

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Site Plan
Perkins & Will, Inc. (American, reorganized 1970) Ralph Johnson

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Roof Plan
Perkins & Will, Inc. (American, reorganized 1970) Ralph Johnson

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, Illinois, West Elevation
Perkins & Will, Inc. (American, reorganized 1970) Ralph Johnson

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Ground Floor Plan
Perkins & Will, Inc. (American, reorganized 1970) Ralph Johnson

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Exterior Perspective
Perkins & Will, Inc. (American, reorganized 1970) Ralph Johnson

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Section
Perkins & Will, Inc. (American, reorganized 1970) Ralph Johnson

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Interior Perspective
Perkins & Will, Inc. (American, reorganized 1970) Ralph Johnson

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Elevation
Perkins & Will, Inc. (American, reorganized 1970) Ralph Johnson

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Axiometric
Perkins & Will, Inc. (American, reorganized 1970) Ralph Johnson

Morton International Building, Chicago, Illinois, Preliminary Design Study
Perkins & Will (American, founded 1935) Ralph Johnson (American, born 1948)

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Elevation
Perkins & Will, Inc. (American, reorganized 1970) Ralph Johnson

Morton International Building, Chicago, Illinois, Exploded Axonometric Volume Study
Perkins & Will American, founded 1935

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, Illinois, Elevation
Perkins & Will, Inc. (American, reorganized 1970) Ralph Johnson

Man of Sorrows
Marion Perkins (American, 1908–1961)