Billie Tsien and Tod Williams
Billie Tsien and Tod Williams have worked together since 1977 and have deliberately stayed small, focusing on a few projects at a time and choosing to work slowly in a world characterized by speed. Their architectural designs are based on a profound sense of optimism and the conviction “that is possible to make places on earth that can give a sense of grace to life.” True craftsmen, Tsien and Williams design with exquisite attention to detail in surprising ways, creating welcoming environments for their residential, institutional and cultural clients. Some of their best known buildings include The American Folk Art Museum, The Scripps Institute for Childhood and Neglected Diseases, the Cranbrook School’s Natatorium and the Phoenix Art Museum.