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Wilmot Sanz elevates Paul Quast to Senior Associate. Though relatively new to the firm, Paul’s promotion reflects the value he brings to both clients and colleagues—particularly integrating base building systems with interior design to create cohesive, high-performing healthcare environments.
For Paul, the promotion is both an honor and a responsibility.
“Being new to the firm, it’s a recognition of the value that I bring to the office and to our clients and projects,” he says.
Paul’s expertise lies in base building, core and shell design, and building envelope systems—areas that are often complex and highly technical, yet critical to the success of a project. His focus is on ensuring that exterior systems and structural frameworks are thoughtfully integrated with interior space programming from the outset.
The result: projects that feel unified rather than segmented.
By translating design concepts into built reality, Paul helps bridge the gap between vision and execution. His deep knowledge of building envelope construction systems and detailing ensures that technical decisions reinforce—not compromise—the architectural intent.
In healthcare environments, where performance requirements are rigorous and coordination is paramount, that integration is especially important.
As Senior Associate, Paul is equally committed to mentoring the next generation of architects and designers at Wilmot Sanz. His approach centers on empowerment.
“It’s not about giving someone the answer,” Paul explains. “It’s about giving them a process for finding the answer—understanding how to determine the best solution for a specific scenario.”
By educating junior staff about systems and technical considerations, he helps them build confidence and agency within the team. This method not only strengthens individual growth but elevates the firm’s collective expertise.
Having spent just over a year working in healthcare design, Paul brings a fresh perspective to the sector. Coming from a background with limited build-to-suit experience, he views healthcare as the “ultimate build-to-suit” challenge.
The complexity of space planning and the intricate web of supporting systems—mechanical, structural, and operational—create a demanding yet rewarding design environment. The challenge lies in integrating everything efficiently and concisely, delivering high performance while remaining mindful of cost.
For Paul, that balance is both fascinating and motivating.
One of Paul’s favorite aspects of working at Wilmot Sanz is the opportunity to learn. Surrounded by deep expertise across healthcare planning and design, he describes each day as a new challenge—an opportunity to expand his understanding of the market sector, evolving technologies, and the unique demands of healthcare environments.
His promotion to Senior Associate marks an important step in that journey. As he continues to integrate core and shell expertise with interior planning and mentor emerging professionals, Paul will play a key role in strengthening the technical and collaborative foundation of Wilmot Sanz projects.
With this new role, Paul reinforces Wilmot Sanz’s commitment to thoughtful integration, technical excellence, and continuous growth—ensuring that design concepts are not only inspiring but expertly built.
