Architect 50

 

The 2nd Annual Architect 50

2009 was a tough year for U.S. firms, but we found out who leads the pack in terms of profitability, design, and commitment to green.

 
gary haney and philip enquist

Number One: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

New York's redoubtable SOM claims the top spot.


left to right: epstein's executive managing directors john patelski, jim jirsa, and michael damore

Profitable: Epstein

The Chicago firm is buoyed by government work and architect of record services.


 
robin guenther

Green: Perkins+Will

The greenest firm in the land, for the second year running.


left to right: vincent james, jennifer yoos, and nathan knutson

Award-Winning: VJAA

2009 was a year of accolades for this research-driven Minneapolis firm.


 
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Fast-Rising: DesignLAB

A small Boston firm that punches above its weight.