Philip Will, Jr
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Philip Will, Jr (Rochester NY, 1906 - Venice FL October 24, 1985) was co-founder of one of the nation's top architectural firms.
Will graduated with an Architecture degree from Cornell University in 1928. He was a member of the Sigma Phi fraternity.
While at Cornell, Will met Lawrence Perkins and they later founded Perkins+Will in 1935. The young firm first gained national attention when it associated with Eliel and Eero Saarinen on the design of the Crow Island School in Winnetka, Illinois (1939-40). [1] Under Will's leadership, Perkins&Will won 26 national awards, including the American Institute of Architects' 25-year awards for a design of enduring significance. Will served two terms as President of the American Institute of Architects (1960-62) [2].
Will served as a Cornell Trustee from 1963 to 1973 and as Chairman of its Buildings and Properties Committee. After 1973, Will continued to serve as a Trustee emeritus.
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- Blyth Park Elementary School, Riverside, Illinois
- Clyde Lyon Elementary School, Glenview, Illinois
- Cornell University, Hollister Hall, Ithaca, New York
- Crow Island School, Winnetka, Illinois
- First National Bank (now Chase Tower), Chicago, Illinois
- Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, Illinois
- Heathcote Elementary School, Scarsdale, New York
- Keokuk High School, Keokuk, Iowa
- Linton High School, Schenectady, New York
- New Trier West High School (now New Trier High School, Northfield Campus), Northfield, Illinois
- Rugen Elementary School, Glenview, Illinois
- United States Gypsum Building (now demolished), Chicago, Illinois
- Winnetka Public Library, Winnetka, Illinois
