People
McLennan Design is a collaborative community of architects, designers, researchers, and regenerative thinkers committed to creating work that gives back more than it takes.
From our Bainbridge Island studio, we blend the closeness of a small practice with the reach and multidisciplinary depth of Perkins&Will’s international design family. Our strength lies in the mix—diverse experiences and perspectives that sharpen our thinking and deepen our impact. We work with curiosity, humility, and craft, believing that meaningful architecture emerges when people listen well, learn from one another, and design with care for place, culture, and the living world.
Meet the Team
Our studio brings together architects, designers, strategists, and sustainability leaders who share a commitment to regenerative design and human-centered practice. Each person contributes a distinct story, discipline, and point of view—and together, we shape work that is stronger, more thoughtful, and more impactful than any of us could create alone.
“Good design begins with people—listening to them, learning from them, and designing in a way that honors the places they live, work, and play.”
Jason F. McLennan
Founder & Design Principal
Jason F. McLennan
Jason is an internationally recognized thought leader in regenerative architecture and ecological design. Known for creating the Living Building Challenge, International Living Future Institute, Living Community Challenge, Living Product Challenge, Declare Label, Just Label, and helping author the WELL Building Standard as well as the new Sports and Entertainment Sustainability framework GOAL, he has spent his career advancing ideas that elevate both people and place.
At McLennan Design, Jason leads with optimism, rigor, and curiosity—helping teams push beyond convention while remaining grounded in practicality, craft, and care for the living world. He is on the Board of Perkins&Will and serves as the firms Chief Sustainability Officer.
Our Team Philosophy
We believe exceptional design grows from collaboration, curiosity, and deep respect—for one another, for our clients, and for the places we serve. Each member of our studio brings a distinct background and way of seeing, and we treat those differences as strengths that elevate the work.
We design with humility and ambition, working closely as a small, relationship-driven studio while drawing on the depth and expertise of Perkins&Will’s international community. Together, we pursue solutions that are thoughtful, forward-looking, and regenerative—architecture that advances human well-being and ecological health.
Above all, we strive to create an environment where people feel supported, trusted, and inspired—because meaningful work emerges when designers can bring their full selves to the table.
Learn more about our Approach and Ethos →
Part of Perkins&Will
Amplified by international expertise and a network of peers
McLennan Design is proud to be part of the Perkins&Will family, bringing our regenerative expertise and Bainbridge Island studio culture into a worldwide network of design excellence. Founded in 1935, Perkins&Will has long championed the power of design to improve lives and communities, advancing architecture that is equitable, beautiful, and environmentally responsible.
Through this partnership, our clients benefit from access to a international team of experts—across architecture, interiors, landscape, urban design, and research—collaborating seamlessly to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions. McLennan Design works closely with other Perkins&Will studios across North America and abroad, integrating insights from specialized performance teams to enhance active and ongoing projects anywhere on earth.
Together, we combine the agility, attentiveness, and personal relationships of a focused studio with the resources, reach, and multidisciplinary strength of a leading international practice. The result is design that is deeply rooted in place yet enriched by insights from our international network—delivering measurable benefits for people, communities, and the environments they depend on.
Learn more about Perkins&Will and our extended family of peers across the world →
Chris Hardie, Principal and Design Director from the Shanghai studio of Perkins&Will, sharing insight and perspective from his team’s international award-winning work and approach.
Join Our Community of Designers and Regenerative Thinkers
If our values resonate with you and you’re passionate about creating work that uplifts people and place, we’d love to meet you. Explore current opportunities or reach out to start a conversation about joining our team.
