Stories by: Derek Jones, AIA, LEED AP®, Perkins&Will

Derek Jones, AIA, LEED AP®, Perkins&Will

Derek is a Principal at Perkins&Will. The son of academic parents, Derek grew up in a Los Angeles home steeped in scholarly inquiry. Libraries were integral to daily life — an extension of his book rich home. Derek’s mother emigrated from Beijing, and as a boy, Derek frequently traveled with his parents to Japan and China. While pursuing a Masters of Fine Arts in Japan, the scale of Derek’s artwork grew larger and larger until he realized that his creative talents were meant for architecture. Derek’s experiences abroad as a cultural outsider informs his approach to design, including his ability to question accepted norms and view library, cultural, and community projects with an analytical eye. As a design leader, Derek focuses on choreographing cultural experiences by bridging disciplines to find richer, more relevant purpose. In this way, he uses design to help clients tell their stories of physical and cultural place.

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Smarter Spaces. Stronger Connections: How Smart Technologies are Making Academic Libraries Cool Again

Derek Jones, AIA, LEED AP®, Perkins&Will // Jessica Figenholtz, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP® BD+C, Perkins&Will // 07.16.25

Author: Derek Jones, AIA, LEED AP®, Perkins&Will

Smarter Spaces. Stronger Connections: How Smart Technologies are Making Academic Libraries Cool Again

Derek Jones, AIA, LEED AP®, Perkins&Will // Jessica Figenholtz, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP® BD+C, Perkins&Will // 07.16.25

Smarter Spaces. Stronger Connections: How Smart Technologies are Making Academic Libraries Cool Again

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Smarter Spaces. Stronger Connections: How Smart Technologies are Making Academic Libraries Cool Again