RICHÄRD | KENNEDY ARCHITECTS
Matthew Tehan is an experienced architect currently working at RICHÄRD | KENNEDY | ARCHITECTS since February 2020. Previously, Matthew held positions at SmithGroup and DLR Group | Westlake Reed Leskosky, where responsibilities included acting as the internal documentation lead and construction administration point of contact for notable renovation projects. Prior roles include Job Captain at Silberstang Lasky Architects P.C., where Matthew developed design and construction documents, and participation in various architectural competitions and volunteer initiatives. Matthew began professional training in architecture as an intern at multiple firms, gaining foundational skills in construction documents and project coordination. Matthew earned a Bachelor's of Architecture degree from Virginia Tech.
RICHÄRD | KENNEDY ARCHITECTS
Founded in 1996, Richärd | Kennedy Architects is an integrated architecture, interior design, and planning firm. Our philosophy is built on the premise that architecture can act as a catalyst for change; positively affecting both people and the environment. Over nearly thirty years, we have collaborated with clients around the world to design internationally recognized, award-winning buildings that continue to have a lasting impact on clients, communities, and the people who are at the heart of each project. Based in the desert southwest of Arizona, we are attuned to the sensitive balance between architecture and the natural environment. Our portfolio features public and private institution projects, including work for civic, libraries, higher education, academic research laboratories, and commercial clients. Our studio-based team is united by a shared belief that great architecture is transformative. Responsibility guides our approach, which is predicated on the belief that sustainable design permeates every level of work, from site to landscape, building envelope, building systems, interior spaces, and furnishings. Guided by empathy and a strong sense of curiosity, we seek out innovative ways to address the most critical challenges of our time; delivering resilient and timeless designs that blend artistry with functionality.