Founding Partner, Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners
Tod Williams founded their New York-based architecture studio with Billie Tsien in 1986. Their studio focuses on work for institutions such as schools, museums, and not-for-profits. Some of their notable projects include the renovation of David Geffen Hall’s Public Spaces at Lincoln Center, New York, The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, and the Asia Society Hong Kong Center.
Their Current work includes the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City and the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, Chicago, both currently in construction. He and the firm’s work have been recognized by numerous citations including the Praemium Imperiale from the Japan Art Association, National Medal of Arts from President Obama and the 2013 AIA Architecture Firm Award. Tod maintains an active academic career and lectures worldwide. As an educator and practitioner, he is committed to making a better world through architecture.
