Biography
As a Principal for Gensler San Diego, Richard has helped grow the Cities and Health sector work in higher education and healthcare across the region, including work on seven University of California campuses, multiple California State Universities and community colleges, and private colleges and medical centers across California.
Richard brings a balance of big-picture design thinking and technical expertise in the detail and craft of building, leading projects from concept through construction and building a strong body of work that serves the community. He approaches education projects with an eye toward the long-term impact they can have on students and the institutions they serve, designing spaces that support learning today while anticipating the needs of future generations. He is a longtime member of USGBC and works with local schools to help develop the next generation of architecture professionals.
Education gives students the opportunity to define, shape, and impact their future. As architects, our responsibility is to create environments that inspire academic success, foster meaningful connections, and become the places where lifelong memories are made. We design not simply for the students of today, but for the people, ideas, and generations that will shape tomorrow.
Selected Projects
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Qualifications and Recognition
Master of Architecture, University of Pennsylvania; Bachelor of Arts, Architectural Studies & Art History, University of Pittsburgh
California
LEED Accredited Professional
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Bisnow, Affordability, Design and the Next Generation of Student Housing Panel
DBIA San Diego Mentor, San Diego
Mentors Young DBIA members through educational tours and presentations focused on design-build delivery, including recent tours of the Tula Conference Center and Tenochca Entry Building at San Diego State University.