Design Forecast 2016

Message from the Board of Directors
Annual Report
In our 50th year, we surpassed the $1 billion revenue
milestone for the first time. Our global reach opens new
possibilities for us and our clients—leveraging our size,
scope, and expertise to drive innovation, creativity, and
design excellence.
A Message from the Board of Directors
We achieve a high level of inventiveness and creativity
because of our tremendous diversity and scale. With
47 offices around the world, we draw from many points
of view and support a dynamic environment where ideas
multiply faster and cross-pollination is richer. We look at
design holistically, which sets us apart. With deep roots
in architecture, interior design, and planning, we examine
every project through many lenses—inside-out, outside-in,
integrated, and branded.
Our record-setting revenues give us the ability to reinvest
in our global platform—supporting world-class research,
talent development, design delivery, and the futures of
our 5,000+ professionals to provide the best service
and outcomes for our clients. We’re financially strong
and debt-free, contributing $45.7 million in deferred
compensation to our employees through our ESOP, profitsharing,
and international retirement plans. Our local
offices keep us nimble, but in combination they give us
a scalability that allows great things to happen.
Andy Cohen, FAIA, IIDA
Chair of the Board
Diane Hoskins, FAIA, IIDA, LEED AP
Vice Chair of the Board
Board of Directors
from left: John Adams, Judy Pesek, Julia Simet,
Jordan Goldstein, Diane Hoskins, Joe Brancato,
Andy Cohen, Ray Shick, Robin Klehr Avia, Dan Winey
Yanmar Flying-Y Building, Osaka
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